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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Classic Suite, Accessible
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Suite
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite (Courtyard)
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre

Located in Iowa City, The Highlander 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.

Stay in one of 97 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 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 hair dryers.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Grab a bite to eat at The Highlander Supper Clu, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 97
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Swimming pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1967
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 5651
  • Conference space size (meters) - 525
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Table tennis
  • Music library
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Children's games
  • Dog exercise area
  • Coworking spaces
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Organic food
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

The Highlander Hotel offers 97 accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Pay films
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Premium TV channels
  • Slippers
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Children's books
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

The Highlander Supper Clu - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Supper Club Bar - Onsite bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Snack Shack - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 4

Debit cards

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Staffed front desk

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

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

  • 1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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

Hotel Names

  • Clarion Highlander
  • Clarion Highlander Iowa City
  • Clarion Hotel Highlander
  • Clarion Hotel Highlander Iowa City
  • Clarion Highlander Hotel And Conference Center Iowa City
  • Clarion Highlander Hotel Iowa City
  • The Bohemian
  • The Highlander Hotel Hotel
  • The Highlander Hotel Iowa City
  • The Highlander Hotel Hotel Iowa City
  • Clarion Hotel Highlander Conference Center

We should mention

Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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