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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

3.0 star property

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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the city.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $183
$164 nightly
$183 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

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901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA, 52246
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carver-Hawkeye Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dresser, and a large window with a view of buildings.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dresser, and a large window with a view of buildings.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights in Iowa City (University Heights), you'll be a 4-minute walk from University of Iowa and 5 minutes by foot from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kinnick Stadium and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Stanley Museum of Art.

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Iowa City Public Library - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Java House -- GH - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪CRWC Power Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Java House - Carver Pavilion - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights offers 140 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 140 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
For lunch or dinner, stop by The Bistro, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Iowa City? This hotel has 12270 square feet (1140 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Bistro - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 12,270 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub (38 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (35 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (35 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink (33 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (30 inches high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.2 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 1.5 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.2 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Courtyard Iowa City
Courtyard by Marriott University Heights/Iowa City
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Iowa City

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 488 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to the University Medical Center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful & convenient place to stay while having to visit the hospital. The restaurant in this hotel is AMAZING!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay and staff from check-in, restaurant, bar and cleaning were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean & orderly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bar/Bistro! Location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, clean and comfortable. Staff was nice. Food was really good. Gym and pool areas were really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quiet place to stay at !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a great location to University of Iowa - would definitely stay here again when we visit!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and the sofa and ottoman was nice to have We ate at the Bistro and the service and food was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in late, and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom was clean and really cool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay. I always look forward to this hotel it is incredibly clean and has a wonderful restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff, wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stay was good but as I mentioned to the front desk the coffee maker was not cleaned out and the spare pillow in the closet smelled of pizza. Other than that we always enjoy our stay at this location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and cleanliness of hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay! Close to enjoying, great bar and restaurant on site! Spacious rooms and comfortable bed! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in was friendly. Everything was clean. Love stayinghere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place. Clean comfortable extremely well kept. Great bar and restaurant. Terrific service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Staff was nice and helpful.Everything was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a great hotel right next to Kinnick Stadium and the University of Iowa Hospitals. The entire staff were so friendly. I stayed during a snow storm so I could be close to the hospital where they were transferring my mom. The lobby bar/restaurant has great food and drink selections.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025