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A decorative wrought iron gate with a floral pattern, leading to a room with wooden flooring and a visible bed.

A large, historic house with a porch decorated with string lights and a sign advertising bed and breakfast services.

A wooden bed with a headboard, a wooden door, and a patterned carpet.

A staircase with a wooden railing, a chandelier, and patterned wallpaper.

1. The Weis Mansion

0.3 km from Grout Museum of History

Cindy

SAR 486

SAR 544 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with modern chairs, a long reception desk, and large windows allowing natural light.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with skylights.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a digital menu display.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

0.8 km from Grout Museum of History

Patrick

SAR 436

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a glass ceiling, seating area, and large windows offering views of the city.

A hotel with a modern glass facade, a prominent sign, and a pedestrian bridge.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs, a brick wall, and a high ceiling with visible structural beams and lighting fixtures.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

3. Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

0.4 km from Grout Museum of History

Amanda

SAR 443

SAR 500 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern bar area with high glass windows, red bar stools, and a seating area with grey upholstered sofas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a brick wall and a white railing.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door with a keypad lock.

4. Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

0.5 km from Grout Museum of History

Joan

SAR 393

SAR 444 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a small table, and a window with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a red bathtub.

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with a doormat.

A spacious kitchen with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a dining table.

5. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown

0.4 km from Grout Museum of History

Cory

SAR 179

SAR 201 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A couple walking through an outdoor area with a modern building in the background.

A breakfast setup with a fruit tray, juice bottles, and a coffee pot on a wooden table.

A modern building with large windows and a well-maintained lawn with outdoor furniture.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a long sofa, and several colorful chairs.

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG

10.2 km from Grout Museum of History

Trina

SAR 417

SAR 467 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard stand, and a changing room with towels.

A modern lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a blue patterned rug.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

3.8 km from Grout Museum of History

Amy

SAR 380

SAR 425 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A historic hotel with a classic brick facade, multiple storefronts including a bar and a barber shop, and a fire escape on the right.

A hallway with a 'Mill Race' sign, a bookshelf, and two brown leather chairs.

A kitchen with dark cabinetry, granite countertops, and a built-in dishwasher.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a wooden wardrobe, a bed with a floral bedspread, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

8. The Black Hawk Hotel

9.7 km from Grout Museum of History

Daniel

SAR 426

SAR 477 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and dining setup.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinetry, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

A water park with a large inflatable slide, a waterfall feature, and a pool with lane markers.

9. Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

3.7 km from Grout Museum of History

Cristine

SAR 380

SAR 425 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A balcony with a view of a river, a highway, and surrounding greenery.

A breakfast area with a counter, coffee machine, and various food items.

A modern lounge area with wicker furniture, a clock, and a view of the outdoors.

A store with shelves stocked with snacks and drinks, and a wall with a 'Treats' sign.

10. Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

9.7 km from Grout Museum of History

Susan

SAR 490

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio with stone fire tables, wicker chairs, and a pergola with string lights.

A table set with clear glasses and a tall glass vase with a candle, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a store.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

8.9 km from Grout Museum of History

Chuck

SAR 405

SAR 454 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large arched windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious living area with a chandelier, a sofa, a chair, and a desk with a lamp. There is a staircase with a railing leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a red chair.

A Country Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

4 km from Grout Museum of History

Michelle

SAR 307

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a large illuminated sign, parking area, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a framed artwork on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a lifeguard chair, and a poolside area with chairs and a notice board.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

13. Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

3.9 km from Grout Museum of History

Melissa

SAR 387

SAR 448 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a microwave.

A breakfast area with a stone wall, wooden tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a sign for Daybreak Breakfast.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a sofa, a small table with a plant, and a sign for Days Inn.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

8.6 km from Grout Museum of History

Daisy

SAR 252

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a hot tub.

A reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a patterned rug, and a wall with framed informational signs.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a bed.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is a Comfort Suites location.

15. Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

8.7 km from Grout Museum of History

Robert

SAR 342

SAR 383 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel with a large parking lot, a well-lit entrance, and a prominent hotel sign.

A restaurant interior with a brick wall, bar area, and multiple seating options.

A casino with multiple gaming tables and a bar area with multiple screens.

A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

16. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

5.7 km from Grout Museum of History

Monica

SAR 271

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by chairs and a tiled floor.

A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a door.

A waffle maker with instructions, a waffle maker, a syrup dispenser, and a cash box.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

8.9 km from Grout Museum of History

Jim

SAR 327

SAR 366 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a children's play area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a staircase, bar seating, and a 'Delight in the day' sign.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a clear blue sky.

18. Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

8.5 km from Grout Museum of History

Debra

SAR 348

SAR 390 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a microwave.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls, tiled floor, and a pool ladder.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a breakfast bar, and various appliances like a coffee maker and toaster.

19. Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

3.5 km from Grout Museum of History

Raunak

SAR 239

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, green chairs, and a lifeguard stand.

A compact living area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a wooden wall, a black reception desk, a television, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

20. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls

4.8 km from Grout Museum of History

Melissa

SAR 252

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Grout Museum of History

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Weis Mansion	10.0 Exceptional 69 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls	8.8 Excellent 588 reviews	View
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls	8.8 Excellent 65 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls	8.6 Excellent 591 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown	6.8 471 reviews	View

Top Grout Museum of History Hotel Reviews

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"just like the resort in all"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent

"Looked brand new, comfortable beds, good breakfast"

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was great. Rooms are equipped with old and worn furniture."

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Waterloo/Cedar Falls

8/10 Good

"Good I will stay here again"

Suburban Studios Waterloo

8/10 Good

"Great"

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent

"We added breakfast and it was very good! The rooms are nice, comfortable beds, large showers. The pool wasn’t open. The BBQue restaurant that adjoins was excellent. Parking was plentiful and close."

Motel 6 Waterloo, IA - Crossroads Mall - Cedar Falls

8/10 Good

"The staff was amazing and very accommodating, the rooms have a musty odor as well as damp feeling, the fridge was dripping water into my food and didn't stay cold, the lights behind the bed wouldn't turn off. construction around the area mad it a bit difficult to navigate at night but thats not the Motels fault. if you need a place to sleep for a couple day this is perfect for you."

Other attractions near Grout Museum of History

An indoor ice hockey rink with a player in motion, bright overhead lights, and empty spectator stands.

Young Arena

8.2/10 (89 reviews)

Catch an event at Young Arena during your trip to Waterloo. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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A water park with slides, a water fountain, and a sign that reads "Lost City."

Lost Island Waterpark

8.0/10 (115 reviews)

Bring the family to Lost Island Waterpark and enjoy this exciting theme park in Waterloo. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Waterloo Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at Waterloo Convention Center during your trip to Waterloo. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Phelps Youth Pavilion

7.6/10 (23 reviews)

You can take time to visit Phelps Youth Pavilion during your travels to Waterloo. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Waterloo Center for the Arts

7.4/10 (60 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Waterloo Center for the Arts during your trip to Waterloo. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and casinos.

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John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum

8.6/10 (40 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum during your travels in Waterloo. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this family-friendly area.

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South Hills Golf Course

8.0/10 (31 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Waterloo at South Hills Golf Course. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Grout Museum of History?

Grout Museum of History is located in a family-friendly area of Waterloo known for its beautiful waterfalls and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Grout Museum of History?

Adjacent to Grout Museum of History, Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown and Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls.

How many hotels are there near Grout Museum of History?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Grout Museum of History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Grout Museum of History, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Grout Museum of History.

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What can I see and do near Grout Museum of History?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park and Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens. Be sure to get some family photos at Waterloo Center for the Arts, Lost Island Waterpark, and Palmer's Family Fun while you're out sightseeing near Grout Museum of History. If you've got some time to explore the area around Grout Museum of History, you may want to make a stop by Young Arena, South Hills Golf Course, and Phelps Youth Pavilion.

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Our top choices for Grout Museum of History hotels

1. The Weis Mansion

2. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

3. Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

4. Best Western Plus Waterloo & Cedar Falls

5. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Waterloo Downtown

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

8. The Black Hawk Hotel

9. Hampton Inn Waterloo Cedar Valley

10. Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown

11. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA

13. Holiday Inn Express Waterloo Cedar Falls by IHG

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Evansdale Waterloo

15. Comfort Suites Cedar Falls Industrial Park

16. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University

18. Spark by Hilton Cedar Falls

19. Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo

20. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls

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Top Grout Museum of History Hotel Reviews

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Waterloo/Cedar Falls

Suburban Studios Waterloo

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Motel 6 Waterloo, IA - Crossroads Mall - Cedar Falls

Other attractions near Grout Museum of History

Young Arena

Lost Island Waterpark

Waterloo Convention Center

Phelps Youth Pavilion

Waterloo Center for the Arts

John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum

South Hills Golf Course

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