Ramada Inn Convention Center

205 West 4th Street

Waterloo, IA US

Rating: 3 , MOBIL 3 STARS, MICHELIN 3, OHG 3, STARS 3

The Ramada Hotel at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center is conveniently located in the heart of Waterloo. The Ramada is connected via sky walk to the Convention Center. The Ramada is approximately one mile from John Deere Plant, Young Arena, Allen Hospital, McElroy Auditorium, Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo Industries, and Grout Museum. The hotel is also minutes away from the Isle of Capri Casino, University of Northern Iowa, UNI Dome, Covenant Medical Center, Crossroads Shopping Center, College Square Mall, Eagle Ottawa, Tyson Fresh Meats and Lost Island Waterpark. The Ramada Hotel & Convention Center offers complementary high-speed wireless Internet, complimentary access to River Plaza Athletic Club, Red River Steaks & BBQ Restaurant, Red River Lounge, spacious indoor pool, whirlpool, free indoor covered parking, Over 20,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, free airport shuttle, high speed internet, and dining on site.

Area Attractions

CORPORATE LOCATIONS

* Allen Hospital - 1 mile * Covenant Medical Center - 4 miles * John Deere Engine Works - 2 miles * John Deere Tractor Assembly - 1.5 miles * John Deere Waterloo Works - .5 miles * McElroy Auditorium - 2 miles * National Cattle Congress - 2 miles * University of Northern Iowa - 7 miles * Waterloo Industries - .5 miles * Eagle Ottawa - 3 miles * Wonder Bread - 1 mile * IBP/Tyson - 7 miles * Con Agra - 5 miles * Chicago Central/CN - 1 mile

Directions

North-Hwy 63

From North Hwy 63, continue along Hwy 63 to Commercial Street; turn right go four blocks.

North-Hwy 218

From North Hwy 218, do not follow detour sign; take I-380 to downtown; take Downtown/Sullivan Brothers exit to West Fourth Street; turn right; go two blocks

South-Hwy 63

Traveling south on Highway 63, continue along Highway 63 to Commercial Street (first stop light after crossing bridge over the Cedar River); turn left, go four blocks

South-Hwy 218

Traveling south on Highway 218, do not follow detour sign at Ansborough Avenue; continue along University Avenue to Highway 63 N; follow Highway 63 N to Commercial Street; turn right; go four blocks

East

Traveling south on Highway 20, take Highway 63/Sergeant Road exit; turn right onto Highway 63/Sergeant Road; continue along Highway 63 to Commercial Street; turn right; go four blocks

Airport

Follow signs for Hwy 218 South into Waterloo. Take the exit marked "Downtown/Sullivan Brothers Convention Center". Stay in far left lane. At 2nd street make a left onto West 4th. Hotel is approx. 3 blocks on right hand side.

West

From West on Hwy 20, take Hwy 63/Sergeant Road exit; turn right onto Hwy 63/Sergeant Road; continue along Hwy 63 to Commercial Street; turn right; go four blocks.

South I-380

From South on I-380, take N 380/Waterloo exit to downtown; take Downtown /Sullivan Brothers exit to West Fourth Street; turn right go two blocks.

North

Traveling north on I-380 or traveling west on Highway 20, take N 380/Waterloo exit to downtown; take Downtown/Sullivan Brothers exit to West Fourth Street; turn right; go two blocks

Meeting Facilities

14 Meeting Rooms

The Ramada Inn and 5 Sullivan Brothers convention center can accommodate groups up to 3,500 people. We specialize in meetings, conventions, banquets, and trade shows.

Connect to the Sullivan Brother Conv. Center

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40,000 sq feet of flexible meeting and convention floor space

Total # of Meeting Rooms - 14 Total Measurement, All Rooms - 32956 Total Capacity, All Rooms - 35551 Capacity, Largest Room - 2000 Measurement, Largest Room - 180ft * 106ft Capacity, Smallest Room - 65 Measurement, Smallest Room - 35*20 Banquet: 8-1500 Open Square: 4-282 Board Room: 30-100 Reception Style: 8-1500 Classroom: 2-1000 Theatre Style: 2-2000 Conference Room: 30-100 U-Shaped: 2-229 Connects to 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, and can accommodate up to 3,551 people at one time. Several break out rooms, as well as hospitality rooms.

Restaurants

The Red River Restaurant and Lounge is located inside the Ramada Inn Convention Center. It features ribs, brisket, and pork slowly smoked for hours and hours in our own smoker over selected hardwoods and finished with our own Red River Sauce.

Featuring Choice Iowa Meats Slowly Smoked over Select Hard WoodsHappy Hour Wednesday and FridayRed River SaloonRoom Service Available all day -Red River Steaks and BBQ Restaurant -Serving Breafkast, Lunch and Dinner (on site)

Recreation

Take time to relax and have fun. Our heated indoor pool is open every day for your enjoyment.

After a long hard day, treat yourself and slip into our inviting hot tub.

Five Sullivan Brother Convention Center (adjacent)Grout Museum (2 blocks)Waterloo Industries (3 blocks)Young Arena - Waterloo Black Hawks (4 blocks)John Deere Water Works (0.5 mi)Cattle Congress Grounds (1 mi)McElroy Auditorium (1 mi)Allen Hospital (2 mi)Covenant Medical Center (2 mi)Crossroads Shopping Center (2 mi)Isle of Capri Casino (2 mi)John Deere Engine Works (2 mi)Lost Island Waterpark (2 mi)John Deere PEC (3 mi)Eagle Ottawa (5 mi)Tyson Plant (5 mi) College Square Mall (6 mi)UNI Dome (8 mi)University of Northern Iowa (8 mi)

John Deere Operations

Tours are available at three of the five John Deere factories to see the entire tractor production process; the assembly of engines, component parts and agricultural tractors. Must be 12 years of age. Call for reservations: 319-292-7697

Lost Island Waterpark

5 miles - Featuring five water slides, a wave pool, the Lazy River, 18 hole goofy golf. Wheelchair accessible golf and a go-cart track. Groups welcome and picnic areas available.

University of Northern Iowa

Landmarks on the UNI campus Include the Campanile Clock and Bell Tower, Maucker Union and Marshall Center one-room school. UNI - DOME 319-273-3663 Home of the UNI Panthers, the 16,400 - seat UNI-Dome is the site of various sporting events, major events and exhibitions.

Old Warehouse Antiques

The largest antique mall in the state, featuring multiple vendors.

Antique Galleries

Thirty shops in one building. Selection of furniture, primitives, stoneware, china, glass, jewelry, doll, clocks, toys, trade publications

Crossroads Mall

4 miles- Newly renovated, regional shopping mall, features over 75 shops and eating establishments including Yonkers, Dullards and JC Penney.

Drivetrain & Service Parts Operations

Waterloo Iowa is the home of the John Deere Waterloo Operations. comprised of the John Deere Engine Works and the four Factories of the John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works. The John Deere Waterloo Operations has over 195-acres of manufacturing floor space located on 2.185-acres of land and employs approximately 5,000 people from Waterloo, Cedar Falls and the surrounding area.

Cedar Valley Nature Trail

Trailhead: River Road, South 1-380, Evansdale, (319) 266-6613. A 52 mile, multi-use trail linking Waterloo/Cedar Falls with Cedar Rapids, this linear park runs on a converted railroad and features beautiful scenery and historical landmarks. A trail pass is required. No motorized vehicles allowed. Open daily 6:00am - 10:30 pm year round.

Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey

(USHL Hockey) Young Arena, West 1st and Commercial Street, Waterloo

Waterloo Family Skate Center

1101 Black Hawk Road (319) 233-3817

Waterloo Bucks Baseball

(Northwoods League) Waterloo Riverfront Stadium.

TRANSPORTATION

* RENTAL CAR - Avis Rental Car 319-233-1111 or 319-234-6667

Young Arena

.1 mile

UNI Dome

7 miles

RECREATION

* Game Room * Swimming * Baseball * Exercising * Jogging * Nature Preserves * Amusement Park * Raquetball * Soccer * Treadmill * Volleyball * Weightlifting * Bicycling * Bowling * Cardio Vascular Exercise * Fine Dining * Golfing * Karaoke * Night Club * Shopping * Sports Events * Theater * Basketball * Fishing * Hunting * Museum/Gallery * Stationary Bike * Tennis * Water Sports * Billiards/Snooker * Childrens Activities * Football * Ice Skating * Sunbathing * Jet Skiing * Stair Stepper * Table Tennis * Wrestling * Waterloo Family Skate Center * Hoing Rice Softball Complex * Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex * Waterloo Blackhawks Hockey * Waterloo Bucks Baseball

Hawkeye College

College Square Mall

Univ of Northern Iowa

McElroy

Young Arena

Cattle Congress

John Deere Engine Works

Allen Hospital

Covenant Medical Center

Room Information

Corner King

Our spacious rooms offer two full size beds, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, cable TV with HBO and voicemail.

Standard King Bed Room

Our King rooms offer a sofa sleeper as well as a very nice work area. Each room includes a coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, cable TV with HBO.

Standard Two Double Bed Room

Each of our guest rooms are comfortably appointed and feature; coffeemakers, hairdryers, iron and boards, voice messaging, data ports, HBO, and laptop accessibility

Bathroom

Each of our two room Suites has a spacious living room completely separate from a private bedroom. Each living room features a double sofa sleeper, wet bar, microwave, refrigerator and TV. Each bedroom includes a comfortable king size bed, double closet, TV, and separate vanity. Adjacent to the bedroom is a full bathroom with shower tub and additional vanity. All of our suites are located on the secure executive level.