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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3 out of 5
255 E Court St Iowa City IA
  • 14 min walk from University of Iowa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,490 reviews)
Great food, amenities, and service

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA
  • 12 min walk from University of Iowa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,045 reviews)
We were greeted by a large private security guard who stared us down and blocked our entrance to the front desk to check in! Not the experience we were expecting. It felt very uncomfortable and unsafe. I felt like if I would have said anything the guard would have stopped me and made me leave. Apparently, ...

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3 out of 5
328 S Clinton St Iowa City IA
  • 12 min walk from University of Iowa
Stay at this hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (894 reviews)
What we did not like room 1016 and room 1017 there was either an air compressor running or something that was making noise 24 hours a day just don’t get the room 1016 or 1017 you will not sleep!!!

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
2525 Highlander Place Iowa City IA
  • 7 min drive from University of Iowa
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Yes it was great and the poolside room option was the best for us

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

2 out of 5
2216 N Dodge St Iowa City IA
  • 6 min drive from University of Iowa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The hallway leading to my room smelled like pot. It also affected my room. The person at the front desk tried to help by changing my room. It still was bad, but not as bad. I got very little sleep.

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

2.5 out of 5
4 Sturgis Corner Dr Iowa City IA
  • 20 min walk from University of Iowa
Stay at this hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great value for the money.

Reviewed on May 1, 2026

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

3 out of 5
901 MELROSE AVENUE Iowa City IA
  • 13 min walk from University of Iowa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (481 reviews)
This hotel is right across from Kinnick Stadium and a three minute drive to University of Iowa hospitals and clinics very conveniently located well priced very clean and nice, knowledgeable and friendly staff would definitely stay again! My husband and I stayed because I had a surgery and they had ...

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
Element Iowa City

Element Iowa City

3 out of 5
314 South Clinton Street Iowa City IA
  • 12 min walk from University of Iowa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (447 reviews)
I loved everything about the property. Everything was well-maintained, clean both in the lobby and the rooms, the beds were very comfortable, the breakfast was good, and the staff was very friendly. Next time I return, I will stay at the same Element Iowa hotel. 100% recommended.

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Element Iowa City
Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn

2 out of 5
87 2nd St Coralville IA
  • 21 min walk from University of Iowa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,146 reviews)
The room was clean, but the air conditioner was very inconsistent-- we were hot and cold all night. The breakfast eggs were really watery, but the fruit was good!

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Heartland Inn
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

3 out of 5
815 1st Ave. Coralville IA
  • 4 min drive from University of Iowa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,529 reviews)
I like this hotel the only problem I had was the view was ridiculous that we were given, the place is clean and the breakfast is good

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

2.5 out of 5
2571 Heartland Pl Coralville IA
  • 10 min drive from University of Iowa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,039 reviews)
Great stay at Country Suites. Nothing negative!

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

2.5 out of 5
200 6th Street Coralville IA
  • 28 min walk from University of Iowa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good breakfast

Reviewed on May 14, 2026

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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