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4.5 out of 5

"Friendly knowledgeable staff. Clean rooms, love the bacon for breakfast! " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 28 Jan 2023

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near University of Iowa

City center stay

Within a 5-minute walk of this Iowa City hotel, you'll find 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).

Free breakfast

This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and free buffet breakfast.

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$92* Per night/room Mar 27 - Mar 28

Room, Multiple Beds (2 queenbed & 1 sofabed)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (2 queenbed & 1 sofabed)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Everyone (9) Couples (2) Family (2)
4 out of 5
Friendly knowledgeable staff. Clean rooms, love the bacon for breakfast!

Posted by on Jan 28, 2023

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Jan 31, 2023 by Brittney H.

Nothing better than waking up to the smell of bacon! We are so glad you enjoyed our complimentary hot breakfast buffet. We hope to welcome you back soon.

5 out of 5
This place restored my faith in a great hotel stay. We had an awful experience at another hotel/city last year, so I was really dreading this stay. I was pleasantly surprised & very relieved. Everything was perfect & went so well. Thank you!

Posted by on Jun 5, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 10, 2022 by Brittney H.

We are beyond excited that you enjoyed your stay with us. We strive to provide a clean, comfortable and friendly stay. Come back and visit us again sometime!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 14, 2022

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5 out of 5
Very clean and friendly staff. Parking was easy

Posted by on Feb 19, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 23, 2022 by Brittney H.

Thank you for your review! We take pride in the cleanliness of our guest rooms and public space. We are happy you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again soon!

5 out of 5

Posted by , from West Des Moines on Oct 24, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Jun 2, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 11, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 27, 2021 by Steve La Tour-Assistant General Manger

Thank you for your feedback, and for choosing us during your time in Iowa City! Thank you,

5 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 1, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 2, 2020 by John Tokars

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences regarding your recent stay at opur property! On behalf of our entire team, it was an absolute pleasure having you as our guest. We can;t wait to see you again soon during your next visit to Iowa City! Best regards, John Tokars Assistant General Manager Hyatt Place Iowa City

2 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 28, 2019

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Dec 30, 2019 by John Tokars

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences regarding your recent stay at our property! I want to personally apologize that your stay was anything less than exceptional. If I may assist with anything moving forward, please contact me directly! Best regards, John Tokars Assistant General Manager Hyatt Place Iowa City

5 out of 5
very nice. THey accomodated the penn staters veru well

Posted by on Oct 14, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 15, 2019 by Marlena

Congratulations to your great team on the WIN. We loved having you as our guest. Hope to see you again<3

About the Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Location 255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Property Features

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. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. The business-friendly Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available. This 3-star Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

  • 151 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Sofa bed
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown offers 151 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include sofa beds. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Sitting area
  • Pull-out sofa bed
  • Flat-screen television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast.

24/7 Gallery Menu - This café serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.

Gallery Kitchen Breakfast - This café serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Coffee to Cocktails Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

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.Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. 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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per week
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 per room (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

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.

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. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Fees

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 9 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per week

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.