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The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Iowa City Iowa
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Bring your furry friend to a home away from home at The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel, where every tail wag is welcomed with open arms, 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 10 minutes drive to Iowa City Public Library and 10 minutes drive to The Englert Theater.

Enjoy hassle-free stays with complimentary high-speed WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, rainfall showerhead, premium bedding, air conditioning, cable & satellite channels and room service, thoughtful room features designed to suit every guest. Conveniences include a phone, wheelchair-accessibility and a desk.

Property Details

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.

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Coworking spaces
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 3
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Nature reserve
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Firepit
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Conference center
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Electric car charging station
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
  • Fitness facilities
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Games
  • Books
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Ballroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Music library
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Reception hall
  • Table tennis
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Arcade/game room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Terrace
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Conference space size (meters) - 525
  • Reusable cups only
  • Shared microwave
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Casino nearby
  • Dog exercise area
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Children's games
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Conference space size (feet) - 5651
  • Year Built - 1967
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 97
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

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. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
  • 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

Other details

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. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
University of Iowa - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Mercy Hospital - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Iowa Avenue Literary Walk - 5 km / 3.1 mi
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Iowa City Public Library - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Iowa Old Capitol Building - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
The Englert Theater - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Old Capitol Museum - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Stanley Museum of Art - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Johnson County Historical Society - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Kinnick Stadium - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Coralville VA Care Clinic - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
The preferred airport for The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 38 km / 23.6 mi

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, Iowa 52245, United States