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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Lobby
Lobby
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $101
$90 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 10 - May 11

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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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed)

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

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Room, Accessible (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, Tub) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Iowa City Public Library and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from The Englert Theater.

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
  • Old Capitol Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Poindexter Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joseph's Steakhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬5 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.
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
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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel Iowa City

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1059 out of 1466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1466 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shevelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above, also the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice staff, good breakfast. Shower gel was out. Coffee in room not as good as in breakfast room. Preferred actual actual
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wenshi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juliann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, very spacious, and had beautiful windows for light. Parking was easy enough. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the larger rooms and convenience. Good breakfast and fitness center
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room, breakfast, locat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very courteous. Great directions to parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

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

10/10 Excellent

george

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hyatt Place was an excellent place to stay near downtown Iowa City. Close to the court house, as well as all the bars and restaurants. Five minute walk to pedestrian mall. Hotel is super clean with a nice bar and work out area & pool. It was a great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk staff was friendly and very helpful. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Missy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Would stay again. Parking was a little confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

amy, Cottage Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice, relaxing stay. The temperature in the room was a little hard to adjust—the large windows on a frigid day made the room chilly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kellye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room, lots of space and a beautiful view! Everyone was super helpful. Short little walk to downtown and UI campus. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ROCHELLE, DES PLAINES

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026