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Graduate Iowa City, hotel in Iowa City

Conveniently located on the campus of the University of Iowa, this hotel is 5 minutes from Carver Hawkeye Arena. The hotel features a restaurant and rooms with a 37-inch flat-screen HDTV.

Did not have a breakfast. Was that an option?
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,215 reviews
Price from$114.68per night
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City, hotel in Iowa City

Featuring an indoor pool and free WiFi, The University of Iowa is 3 mi from this hotel in Iowa City. Travelodge Iowa City provides each room with a seating area. Free on-site parking is available.

The front desk staff, Heather, was incredibly accommodating. I had an issue with inadvertently booking a smoking room and she went above and beyond to resolve this and got us a nonsmoking room.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
543 reviews
Price from$66.60per night
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights, hotel in Iowa City

Located a 6-minute walk from Kinnick Stadium, Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights offers 3-star accommodations in Iowa City and has a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

Good location. The bed was comfortable. Nice place and the staff were nice.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
196 reviews
Price from$149per night
Hotel Chauncey Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, hotel in Iowa City

Hotel Chauncey Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in Iowa City, within 1.2 miles of Kinnick Stadium and 27 miles of Paramount Theatre.

Location, amenities and staff
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
136 reviews
Price from$133.96per night
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University, hotel in Iowa City

Located in Iowa City, a 17-minute walk from Kinnick Stadium, Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University has air-conditioned accommodations and a bar.

Very clean rooms, comfortable beds, crispy white sheets.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
129 reviews
Price from$166.38per night
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area, hotel in Iowa City

Boasting an on-site indoor pool, this Iowa City hotel is across the river from the University of Iowa campus. Each guest room is equipped with free Wi-Fi and a 50-inch flat-screen TV.

fine
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
318 reviews
Price from$144.06per night
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown, hotel in Iowa City

Located in Iowa City, 1.1 miles from Kinnick Stadium, Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

Quiet. Comfort. View. Fabulous location. Very pleasant staff - seemed to enjoy working with co-workers as well. Professional.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
576 reviews
Price from$109.48per night
The Highlander Hotel, hotel in Iowa City

Offering easy access to Interstate 80, this Iowa City hotel is 5.8 miles from the University of Iowa. It features an indoor pool with jacuzzi and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi.

The breakfast was nice. The facility did not look anything like the pictures on the website. The room and building were clean but showed lots of wear. The grounds weren't seasonally ready and the place felt like a ghost town despite being told it was full capacity.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
174 reviews
Price from$149per night
Element Iowa City, hotel in Iowa City

Element Iowa City features free bikes, fitness center, a shared lounge and terrace in Iowa City. The hotel provides an indoor pool and a business center and free WiFi.

excellent location, on campus practically! Breakfast was OK
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
61 reviews
Price from$159per night
Hotelvetro Iowa City, Tapestry Collection By Hilton, hotel in Iowa City

Hotelvetro Iowa City, Tapestry Collection By Hilton features modern rooms, an on-site Asian restaurant and a 4,800 square-foot roof garden overlooking the historic Pedestrian Mall.

Location is great Loved having the kitchen Liked seeing welcome and my name on the tv screen 😀
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
64 reviews
Price from$139.92per night
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What Guests Said About Iowa City:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Seems like a nice place.

    Seems like a nice place. I was surprised at how many delicious options Big Grove Bar had for vegans and vegetarians and what a cool venue it was. We also had dinner just down the street from the Element hotel our 2nd night there at a very good not fancy Thai restaurant There were several other places to eat and a movie theater and I believe the parking was free after 6 pm bc the meter wouldn’t take my credit card. There is a Starbucks across the street from the Element but I didn’t feel the need because the hotel coffee was fine ( and I usually don’t find this to be true) and parking at the hotel was convenient and just $15/night.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Iowa City seems built around its University, similar to...

    Iowa City seems built around its University, similar to Columbus, Ohio. The city centre is lovely and pedestrian/cyclist friendly. It feels very safe walking around the city which has retained its lovely country town character in the shadow of the large University. Iowa City offers both country town feeling, great bars and restaurants, excellent scientific museums, and high tech sightseeing around the University. Overall one of my top ranked cities in the US so far.
    Gunther
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Three generations of my family lived in Iowa City from the...

    Three generations of my family lived in Iowa City from the 1930s to the 1990s. It has changed a lot but still has a cool college town vibe with echoes of the past the oldest of us (89) recall fondly. Lots to do, always. Hy Vee! And health food stores and restaurants. I hate the skyscrapers and Oaknoll ate our University Heights neighborhood, but I like the pedestrian malls on and off campus. The train to Kinnick is fun in non-COVID times. We follow the Hawkeyes and read the Press-Citizen daily from one state away, and visit when we can, and will do so till we are no more.
    Dana
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Super cute city with tons to do.

    Super cute city with tons to do. There were outdoor activities every day of our stay. Lots of places to eat, places to shop and the nicest bunch if people you could ever meet. If you stay downtown, everything is within walking distance. Absolutely love Iowa City!
    Brittany
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We absolutely loved this hotel!

    We absolutely loved this hotel! Just walking to it from the parking lot smelled so good! By far the cleanest and most comfortable hotel we stayed in the 13 nights we stayed in during our road trip! And bonus…we got a great rate through Booking.com and paid less than $100 including taxes.
    Mary
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    There were plenty of restaurants and bars within walking...

    There were plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance. It seemed safe. We were there for surgery at the hospital so we didn't stay long but we appreciated everything we needed being close by.
    Sally
    United States of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Iowa City

  • From $141.09 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,215 reviews
    I loved how quirky and unique this hotel was! The front desk clerk was so nice when we arrived at 12:30am. The room was clean and the beds were amazingly comfortable. At first glance, you might think they hadn't updated in years. But if you look closer, the tile is new and it is intentionally trying for a retro 70s vibes. I personally loved it. The lobby is attached to an adorable coffee shop that has pencils ✏️ lining the walls for decor. Plus the location is so close to everything. It was a great experience!
    K
    KRISTI
    United States of America
  • From $191.82 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 61 reviews
    Breakfast was quite basic (yogurt cups, wrapped sweetrolls, energy bars); however, the coffee was excellent. The room itself was lovely and spacious with a nice kitchenette area, large and plush bed facing large Smart TV. Great views out the windows but also great that the windows had pull down privacy shades that kept the light out at night. Very quiet although right downtown. The check-in folks were stellar--very helpful and pleasant.
    Emily
    United States of America
  • From $166.88 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 174 reviews
    Loved the vibe of this hotel. It was a perfect retreat from a long.road trip. Amenities were great. The sitting spaces throughout the hotel for having a chat and drink were fantastic. If you love something a bit different. With a cool vibe it's a great hotel, located right off of I 80. Very convenient. Had dinner there and it was fresh and delicious.
    Laura
    Canada
  • From $166.88 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 174 reviews
    The staff was super friendly. Free adult drink for your first drink was nice. Free coffee, pop and yogurt 24 hours a day. The pool area was awesome. Bar was great. The only negative is you cannot have your own snacks or drinks anywhere in the hotel except your room. Other than that had a great time. Would definitely recommend and go again.
    Nicholas
    United States of America
  • From $141.09 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,215 reviews
    This is my second time staying at this hotel while visiting family in the Iowa City area. Location is excellent, literally on the pedestrian mall within walking distance of everything downtown. Rooms are clean and well-maintained with strong wifi. Hotel has access to an amazing gym and there is a parking garage right next door.
    Audrey
    United States of America
  • From $163.54 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 318 reviews
    Clean and comfortable rooms. Pretty modern. Had a nice breakfast area for my coworker and myself to get some take out and eat dinner at the hotel and not be in our rooms. I’m not 100% sure if you’re supposed to do that but the front desk girl never said anything to us.
    Tony
    United States of America
  • From $191.98 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 577 reviews
    The room was so spacious and the bed was so comfortable! Everything was clean, the shower pressure was great, and you are right downtown, so you are within walking distance from local restaurants! We will be back if we happen to pass through Iowa City again!
    Tiffany Keener
    United States of America
  • From $141.09 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,215 reviews
    Ideal location in former Sheraton, right on Iowa City's vibrant Ped Mall in heart of town and steps from campus Convenient to everything. Friendly staff, spacious and comfortable rooms. The decor is eclectic and a bit ... odd, but may appeal to Hawkeye fans.
    Jane
    United Kingdom
  • From $191.98 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 577 reviews
    size of the room was amazing location was perfect staff was extremely friendly i will definitely stay there again i work at a hotel so i noticed things others probably wouldn’t but i didn’t see anything wrong
    S
    SEAN
    United States of America
  • From $159.33 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 136 reviews
    This was our third stay at the hotel. I'd like to say that I love everything about it. Huge rooms, amazing floor-to-ceiling windows, super comfy bed, fully equipped kitchen & dining table. Great location.
    Janis Perkins
    United States of America
  • From $163.54 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 318 reviews
    My wife and I usually stay in this hotel when visiting our relatives in Iowa City. The bedrooms and bathrooms meet our expectations, staff are friendly and helpfull. The location is perfect for us.
    Ley Fello
    Germany
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews
    The Brown St. Inn is a hidden gem. Walking district to downtown Iowa City in a quiet neighborhood. The hosts were very accommodating and pleasant. Highly recommend!
    Sandra
    United States of America
  • From $191.98 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 577 reviews
    The location, the staff and the facilities were great. It was such an interesting experience right in the center of the great Iowa City. Totally recommended
    Lorenzo Paz
    Spain
  • From $188.97 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 129 reviews
    Coffee machine did not work. Restraunt expensive. Have stayed in less expensive hotel that had free cold breakfast. No extra blankets in room.
    Chris
    United States of America
  • From $85.68 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 543 reviews
    Great hotel. This hotel was very clean. We were able to have our corgi with us. It had room to walk him as well too. Glad we stayed here.
    Megan Black
    United States of America
  • From $171.35 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 196 reviews
    Clean and shiny hotel, facilities in the room - large refrigerator, microwave, large TV screen. A comfortable and spacious bathroom
    Sharon
    Israel
  • From $191.98 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 577 reviews
    comfortable hotel, clean room, good breakfast. the car parking area is easily accessible from the room via the elevator
    TFaisal
    Indonesia
  • From $171.35 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 196 reviews
    The rooms were spotless and the entire hotel was beautiful!
    Scott
    United States of America
  • From $191.98 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 577 reviews
    This hotel has a good location and pretty good rooms.
    DEONNA
    Ireland
  • From $141.09 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,215 reviews
    very nice hotel, great location
    Arna
    Iceland

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