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The Highlander Hotel

4.0 star property
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk
Indoor spa tub
Penthouse
Point of interest
Arcade

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking included
    Parking included

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2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
  • Mercy Hospital
    5 min drive
  • University of Iowa
    7 min drive
  • University of Iowa Health Care
    7 min drive
  • Iowa City, IA (IOW)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Suite (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Suite, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1008)
The price is AU$169
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

About the area

Iowa City

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.

What's nearby

  • Mercy Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • University of Iowa - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪BlackStone - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Highlander Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Highlander Supper Clu
  • Supper Club Bar
  • Snack Shack

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Reception hall
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (5651 square feet of space)
  • Coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Books
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Games
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Music library
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property – July 2020
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

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

Payment types

Important information

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.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

The Highlander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 759 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 759 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 759 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 759 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 759 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Zhengfang

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Loved this location so much and already making plans to visit again. Cute, friendly, convenient and up-to-date. Can’t say enough good things!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we pulled into the parking lot, we were a little nervous. The outside looked run down & landscaping needing improvement. However, the inside was just as the pictures showed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find!
Great, unique hotel that’s been fully renovated. First time staying but coming back for an Iowa game and likely for other events.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarita

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs blackout curtains in north facing rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun and funky in Iowa City?? YESSS!
Easily THE coolest place Ive stayed on my cross-country journey. Hip, funky (ask to see Arnold Palmers autograph on the wall!) Comfortable place with EVERYTHING. You gotta see the pool. Bring your suit. Its amazing. Female designed and owned and every detailid just amazing. Get there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joel

Travelled with family
Good but but not outstanding
We loved that this hotel was not a chain and owned by a woman! Nice touches and updated features. Came up short in a few areas (pool area seemed a bit chaotic, bar seemed understaffed, and our sheets seemed worn).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Pathana

Travelled with family
There’s so much potential with this property! Someone obviously put a lot of effort into renovating this old hotel. The good: tasteful decor, beautiful pool area, many places to gather around the property- indoors and out. The Bad and OK - the staff - nothing great, nothing bad, just average. Mostly young, apathetic seeming employees, probably not noticeable except I’m a frequent traveler and it sort of stands out when staff is mediocre. Cleanliness - bathroom was likely cleaned but some hair was left on the sink and there was a scum ring around the sink drain, not great. Pool area - had a poolside room and we immediately could smell cigarette smoke coming from the pool area. While smoking isn’t allowed, it didn’t stop a guest from sitting just outside the garage doors and blow city smoke inside the pool area. Seemed acceptable to staff as no one intervened. Sorta like the old non-smoking areas of restaurants back in the day. From afar the pool area is gorgeous- decor, flooring, all great. Up close - clumps of hair in the pool, very dirty tile grout, tables not bussed, crumbs on the floor, no towels, hot tub closed, and cigarette smell lingered. Beds- not comfortable. Linens - ratty and worn. Exterior landscaping could use some work. Seems like they ran out of money making the inside pretty and the outside was an afterthought. I get the feeling it started great but it could definitely use some fine tuning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa, Davenport

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Understaffed. The hot tub had a sign that it was closed but it did not look like it was broken. The pool area is fantastic with a convenient attached beverage/bar area. Shower had water pressure and soap/conditioner/lotion etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, excellent value w/ a super cool vibe.
Such a nice surprise and better than expected. The hotel has a cool vibey feel with modern touches as well as some amazing historical perspective. The customer service was excellent and the staff were delightful. I will return for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool staff couldn’t wait to shut down on a Friday night. Went in for adult swim 9-10 pm, but she was already cleaning floors, pushing all the dirty floor water back into the pool! Grossed me out and we got out even thought there was supposed to be an hour left. Hot tub was not open during our stay. We then went down to the supper club bar to check out the live music, but it seemed a local crowd and the bartender literally would not acknowledge us or take a drink order. Also, the arcade games were half broken and ate the tokens. So we retreated back to the room, ordered Mr. Beast burgers on door dash and left at 9 am. This was our 2nd stay, but will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our poolside balcony suite was wonderful and incredibly spacious. The pool area is beautiful and the kids and adults all really enjoyed it. Dinner at the supper club was delicious and our server/bartender Doug was awesome! The arcade was a hit with the kids, and we even got to make smores on the fire pit after which was fun! The front desk staff were also great and so accommodating. Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaShell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Near presidential library
This hotel is a little of the beaten path but the stay was great. Room was quiet and bed was comfortable. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024