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The University Inn

4711 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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The University Inn
Ranked #12 of 13 hotels in Cedar Falls
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Churubusco, Indiana
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2011

Friendly staff...Cute picnic area out front with shade. Rooms clean and spacious. Hope your not looking for fancey. But if your looking for a decent place to stay that won't break the bank, this is your place. Just spent 1 night while dropping off son at school. Call hotel directly for best rates. I happen to speak to the owner... More

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Omaha, Nebraska
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011

While this is a pet friendly motel, they do insist you take a smoking room when you bring your dogs. They did air it out as best they could, and while it did not reek of smoke, there was a slight, stale smoke smell. It did not ruin our stay, and the bed & linens did not smell. I liked... More

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Seal Beach, CA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 29, 2011

I've stayed here several times and it is my preference because they still offer a couple smoking rooms AND you can open the windows in the room - huge plus. Room 51 is very cool, especially in the summer, it looks over someone's lovely garden and yard. Make sure you double confirm your reservations - they sometime have a problem... More

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Blue Grass
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2011

My daughter is a student at UNI and had to stay in Cedar Falls for a couple of days after school was out so she stayed at University Inn for a couple of days. She was by herself so I was looking for someplace safe. She enjoyed her stay, said the room was great, she felt safe, the front office... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2011

I stayed here with a few friends in March. We went to a concert in Cedar Falls and then headed back to our room after. It was nice because the hotel was only about a 1/2 mile from the venue. Also, the room was very comfortable and the people were nice. We didn't have enough towels but all we had... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2011

Stayed here for a wedding and it was a great place to stay. The customer service was great and the owner was very friendly. Took them no time before we were checked in and the room was just as I asked. The rooms were very comfortable and very roomy. Everything was very clean and this place is very well kept.... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2010

This is the most worst hotel ever , i booked my hotel reservation online the manager/owner patrick wagner has no custer service skills and should not be runing a bussiness because he does not know what the hell is is doing. he didnt even know what priceline was. he got there at 1am and didnt get in the room til... More

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4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2010

I stayed at the University Inn while attending an event at UNI. There is an older and newer parts of the hotel. I stayed in the newer part. It was a little odd having a door to the outside and a door to an inside hallway. The room was large and very clean. I even ran my finger over the... More

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Seal Beach, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 30, 2010

Stayed at the University Inn for Sturgis Falls weekend. Booked the room because of the great price and was pleasantly surprised by the value. Rooms are not luxurious but very comfortable and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. My sisters also booked a room and they were very pleased as well. I stayed in Room 51, which is in... More

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Moline, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2008

Stayed here for one night in the single bed room. It was excellent for the price, but I'm not sure I will stay here again. I will probably shell out more money next time. I stayed in a "nonsmoking" room in the front area that really had bad odors. I'm pretty sure it was from the carpet. Kind of a... More

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Additional Information about The University Inn

Also Known As:
The University Hotel Cedar Falls
The University Inn Cedar Falls, Iowa
Address: 4711 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Region: United States > Iowa > Cedar Falls
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free Parking Pets Allowed
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Ranked #12 of 13 hotels in Cedar Falls
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