Near the airport
Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Iowa City hotel, you'll find University of Iowa and Mercy Hospital. Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Renovated in 2020
This hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 3 conference rooms, as well as the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the spa tub and free perks like continental breakfast and free self parking.
Oct 6, 2022 by Dan Topping (Operations Coordinator)
I am stoked to hear that you enjoyed the pool! Come take another dip sometime soon!
Oct 2, 2022 by Dan Topping (Operations Coordinator)
Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating, John! I am glad that you found our pillows to be comfortable, hope they made for a great nights sleep :) We hope to see you back soon!
Apr 12, 2022 by Adam K | Director of Guest Experience
Thank you Desiree - We appreciate your 5-star support and look forward to welcoming you back to The Highlander Hotel in the future.
Sep 20, 2021 by Adam K | Director of Guest Experience
Wahoo! Thank you Clara - we appreciate your 5-star review and business. Be well and come see us again soon.
Aug 25, 2021 by Adam K | Director of Guest Experience
Thank you Annette ~ We're really glad you chose to stay at The Highlander and enjoyed your time on property. The staff enjoyed getting to know you and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Jul 20, 2021 by Adam K | Director of Guest Experience
THANK YOU for your 5-star review and feedback. Your business is greatly appreciated. We look forward to having you back on property in the future.
May 26, 2021 by Adam K | Director of Guest Experience
Thank you for your 5-star feedback/review! We very much look forward to welcoming you back.
Apr 2, 2021 by Adam K | Director of Guest Experience
Fantastic! Thank you for your 5-star review. We appreciate your business and look forward to your next visit. Please share your experience with others :)
As a guest of The Highlander Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5832 square feet (525 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly The Highlander Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Highlander Hotel was completed in July 2020. This 4-star Iowa City hotel is smoke free.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking
The Highlander Hotel offers 97 accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily.
The Highlander Lounge - Onsite cocktail bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Snack Shack - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Special check-in 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.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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 uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.