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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Iowa

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Exterior
Lobby
Indoor pool
Lobby
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed)

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

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Room, Accessible (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, Tub) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 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 Iowa Avenue Literary Walk are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Iowa City Public Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Capitol Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Iowa Old Capitol Building - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Estela's Fresh Mex - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Poindexter Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai Flavors - ‬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 self 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Iowa City Hotel
Hyatt Place
Hyatt Iowa City Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel Iowa City

Frequently asked questions

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

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is 24.4 mi (32-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 May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown on May 28, 2026 start from $90, including 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.

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1078 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1486 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, extremely clean, excellent price and a fantastic breakfast buffet! My go to place when in Iowa City!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No parking at the hotel. Had to find our own parking in a ramp. I would have picked a different place to stay if I would’ve known this.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, good staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great. Perfect location and good food within walking distance. Also really like the bathroom at the back of the room instead of right by the entry door. Had the top level and was a great view of Iowa City. Staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is very clean and modern. Breakfast was excellent. The gym was very nice. We appreciated the use of the parking garage. Rooms were set up very nice and had a great view. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven, APO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was modern and clean. Great work out room. Great breakfast; closest to European breakfast spread. Close to downtown Iowa City.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
floor was quiet, parking garage was heated, easy access to all areas and good food options at the continental breakfast buffet!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Caren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice room, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was fine until i went to the pool. It looked like it had not been cleaned since the place was bulit. A giant hairball was floating in it amonst other things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shevelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above, also the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice staff, good breakfast. Shower gel was out. Coffee in room not as good as in breakfast room. Preferred actual actual
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wenshi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juliann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, very spacious, and had beautiful windows for light. Parking was easy enough. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the larger rooms and convenience. Good breakfast and fitness center
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room, breakfast, locat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026