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The Black Hawk Hotel

4.5(317)
Hotel

About

The Black Hawk Hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort in downtown Cedar Falls. Its 28 rooms and suites balance period details with contemporary amenities, including a new two-bedroom Owner’s Suite for extended stays.

For events, the hotel offers versatile spaces accommodating 10 to 150 guests, supported by attentive staff ready to tailor your gathering. Bar Winslow, a Prohibition-inspired cocktail lounge, provides a stylish setting to start or end your business day just steps from local shops and restaurants.

Best for

  • Historic downtown corporate stays
  • Client dinners with craft cocktails
  • Medium-sized meetings & events (10–150)

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Character
Second longest continuously operated hotel in the U.S.
Dating back to the early 1850s, the hotel embraces its rich history with period-appropriate decor, historic artifacts, and vintage photographs that celebrate Cedar Falls’ heritage.
Atmosphere
Prohibition-inspired craft cocktail bar
Bar Winslow offers a cozy, historically themed setting to start or end your evening with carefully crafted cocktails, open Sunday through Saturday with extended weekend hours.
Location
Central downtown setting near shops and Riverwalk
Situated on Main Street, the hotel provides easy access to local restaurants, eclectic shops, and the nearby Riverwalk, making it convenient for both business and leisure guests.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 317 reviews