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The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking
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A hotel room with a bed, desk, and large windows.
Lounge
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $169
$151 nightly
$169 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a pool.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two blue armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk, and a TV on the wall.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, armchair, and a TV on the wall.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Patio, Courtyard View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a refrigerator, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a wooden side table, and a view of the outside through a large window.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, blue sofa, red armchair, and a small round table with a colorful vase.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

Located in Iowa City, The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Mercy Hospital and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse. .This family-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Iowa City Public Library and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from The Englert Theater.

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Iowa City Public Library - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Iowa Old Capitol Building - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cracken’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A & A Pagliai's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Press Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Agaves Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 97 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 97 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at the hotel's restaurant, Lucy's, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Iowa City? This hotel has 5651 square feet (525 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Lucy's - This family restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Lounge - This bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Snack Shack - This poolside bar serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge
  • Lucy's
  • Snack Shack

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Music library
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (5,651 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1967
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

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 30 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 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)

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The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the nicest cleanest most convenient and relaxing hotel I've ever stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with kids!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was great and the poolside room option was the best for us
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Dusanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, nice pool, hot tub. Complimentary breakfast provided. Would choose to stay in here again if needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawnacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun arcade and live music.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the sunken down bar, and the 70’s vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant surprise how nice the pool area was. Staff even delivered drinks to us in the hot tub. Overall excellent hotel!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always en the pool and hot tub area. We love the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Very unique compared to today’s standards. Not a chain type hotel. Beautiful and perfect for our staycation!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, huge pool and hot tub, convenient room locations. A huge patio with games to play and kids to run. A very safe area. We'll for sure be back in our travels!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy the pool and arcade in Jesus was a phenomenal bartender
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a weekend. Free EV charger with 2 spaces. Staff was very nice. Didn't use the pool, hot tub, or housekeeping. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This easiest description of this of hotel is lipstick on a pig.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricquita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was simply amazing. Kimberly at check in, to Lucy’s staff and the hotel should be 5 star. The pool, hot tub, amenities, cleanliness, spacious and let me not forget the decor of the hotel. 20/10. Thank you all for making out stay so pleasant and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property that is very thoughtfully appointed. Loved the huge indoor pool. Would be a nice getaway in winter from Chicago. Interestingly Iowa City has some great restaurants and is a fun college town. The hotel gym needs some TLC. Most equipment need repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good time at the Highlander. We love the place and all the amenities. Beautiful rooms, great lounge areas. Yummy food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy this day with other couples the only thing we miss was a telephone plug-in other than that it was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice with amazing staff. Some of the arcade machines had jammed coin slots, so we couldn’t use some of them. But, it was cool to have it next to the bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing food! Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026