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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Iowa

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2 bars/lounges
Lobby
Sports facility
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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328 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • 709 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 476 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 412 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

In Iowa City .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pints - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3-star hotel near University of Iowa
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2700 square feet (251 square meters) and includes conference space. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Iowa City hotel.

  • 143 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2700 sq ft of conference space
  • 251 sq m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offers 143 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 10.95 to 15.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.95 to 15.95 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel
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Hilton Iowa City University
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University to the airport?

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University is 23.4 mi (28-min drive) away from the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10.95 and 15.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Riverside Casino and Golf Resort (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

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

Is there free parking at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per day.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University to downtown Iowa City?

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University is 0.3 mi away from Iowa City.

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 788 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Had a wonderful stay. Very clean property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people are great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, spacious room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charcy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and it was close to the college
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

MARCI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gertrude

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay. A tad pricy for the rooms and adding on the dog stay but overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in the city

Easy in and out. Plenty of parking. Rooftop restaurant is great. East walking to campus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd give this more stars if I could
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very close to the hospital where I had an appointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff every helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Is in the downtown area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for visiting University of Iowa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LINDA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025