Near Iowa Avenue Literary Walk
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.
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.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Spa
Business services
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Housekeeping
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Queen BedsMore detailsClassic Room, 1 King Bed
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsClassic Suite
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 6 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa BedMore detailsRoom, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsSuite (Courtyard)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 6 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa BedMore detailsRoom, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsRoom, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsWonderful · 790 reviews
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
The preferred airport for The Highlander Hotel is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
38 km / 23.6 mi
What's nearby
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 Health Care
5.2 km / 3.2 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
Old Capitol Museum
5.4 km / 3.4 mi
The Englert Theater
5.4 km / 3.4 mi
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
7 km / 4.4 mi
Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse
7 km / 4.4 mi
Johnson County Historical Society
7.2 km / 4.5 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
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Housekeeping
Breakfast available
Room service
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
A poolside bar
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Restaurant dining guide
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Swimming pool
24-hour fitness facilities
Ballroom
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Multilingual staff
Tours/ticket assistance
Housekeeping on request
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 5651
Conference space size (meters) - 525
Number of meeting rooms - 3
Conference center
Coworking spaces
Outdoors
Swimming pool
Number of indoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Free newspapers in lobby
Conference space size (feet) - 5651
Conference space size (meters) - 525
Coworking spaces
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Access via exterior corridors
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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 at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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