Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Iowa

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Exterior
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Lobby
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym

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255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Accessible (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

City center stay.At this Downtown hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Iowa and Iowa City Public Library. The Englert Theater and University of Iowa Health Care are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Iowa Health Care - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mercy Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wilder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joseph's Steakhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Poindexter Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3-star hotel near University of Iowa
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe are also featured at the business-friendly Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

  • 151 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown offers 151 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

It is Hyatt’s practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown to the airport?

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is 24.3 mi (28-min drive) away from the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown?

As of Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown on Dec 9, 2025 start from $93.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown.

Does Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown offer free breakfast?

Yes, Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown?

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 Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown?

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

Is there free parking at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

Does Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown have a pool?

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6 AM to 10 PM.

Does Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown have a restaurant?

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is home to 24/7 Gallery Menu, which features light fare.

Does Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown to downtown Iowa City?

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is 0.3 mi away from Iowa City.

Reviews

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 911 out of 1284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1284 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vallian, OPELOUSAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrian

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

10/10 Excellent

kim

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

Wonderful Place!

Large and comfortable room, great breakfast and friendly, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

barry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

raoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very vanilla. Nothing differentiates it from other properties. Blah.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Davenport

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

10/10 Excellent

Ardeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tanner

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, incredible service, and seemless check-in check-out and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Price not justified for the quality.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent, good variety and quality. The view from the 11th floor was stunning. I felt very safe and had a great time walking to all the restaurants and attractions I wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast not starting earlier put a damper on our morning as we were headed out for softball and then had that as an added expense that we weren’t planning on. Also parking lot was full and had to use parking lot couple blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Bedding and mattresses and pillows!

Extremely comfortable beds !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing sleep bc of great bedding and mattress .

Very confortable bed - linens with no scent which I love just clean no overpowering scent from detergent which I have encountered at some hotels and I can’t sleep and get a migraine firm so I appreciate the soft linens with zero scent - thank you - ever ever ever so soft comfortable down pillows - I had great sleep and excellent blackout shades- for these reasons wow I will be staging at Hyatt way way more now !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, Lobby was nice. Common area walls and carpets were old and quite dirty. Elevator was dirty and loud.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room were quiet, everyone very friendly, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, friendly staff

I really appreciated the helpful interactions I had with the front desk staff. All were so welcoming, friendly, helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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