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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3.0 star property

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A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with yellow chairs.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar with shelves of bottles.
An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, lounge chairs, and modern lighting.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $125
$112 nightly
$125 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a dresser, and a large window offering a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed)

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

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Accessible (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, Tub)

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a desk, and artwork on the wall.

Room, Accessible (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, High Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a TV, and a desk with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 410 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a dresser, and a large window offering a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

A stay at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown places you in the heart of Iowa City, a short 3-minute walk from University of Iowa and within 2 minutes by car from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kinnick Stadium and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Iowa City Public Library.

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Iowa City Public Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Iowa Old Capitol Building - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Estela's Fresh Mex - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪DC's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown offers 151 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 151 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, 24/7 Gallery Menu, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
24/7 Gallery Menu - This café serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Gallery Kitchen Breakfast - This café serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Coffee to Cocktails Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 24/7 Gallery Menu
  • Coffee to Cocktails Bar
  • Gallery Kitchen Breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
It is Hyatt’s practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Iowa City Hotel
Hyatt Place
Hyatt Iowa City Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel Iowa City

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1188 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1623 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed stay with family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing and the location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfy room Nice breakfast Friendly staff Covered parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfy beds , walkable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cloie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashish Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic hotel in downtown Iowa City.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Nice breakfast included
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to downtown, pedestrian mall, multiple dining and bar options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast eggs were not the best but overall a very good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous and helpful. The property was clean, and the breakfast was delicious. The breakfast space was in a pleasant location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the complimentary breakfast was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great short stay. Staff was very helpful. Easy check in and check out. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Convenient to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will Stay again, nice and clean hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so beautiful! Very clean and the breakfast buffet was better than a lot of other spots. Fresh fruit variety and good coffee :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay. Staff amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good & very filling. Tje staff wS very friendly & accommodating. Our eoom was very clean & had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff large rooms and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything! Perfect location, friendly staff, clean rooms. 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2026