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Element Iowa City

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Iowa

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Property amenity
Lobby lounge
Lounge
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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314 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 343 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 446 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

Heart of Iowa City.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown 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 - 0.1 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Iowa City Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mercy Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Element Iowa City

3-star hotel near University of Iowa
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Element Iowa City also features an indoor pool, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Element Iowa City offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 45 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • 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
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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Element Iowa City Hotel
Element Iowa City Iowa City
Element Iowa City Hotel Iowa City
Element Iowa City a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Element Iowa City to the airport?

Element Iowa City 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 Element Iowa City?

As of Jan 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Element Iowa City on Jan 25, 2026 start from $101.15, 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 Element Iowa City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Element Iowa City.

Does Element Iowa City offer free breakfast?

Element Iowa City offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Element Iowa City?

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 Element Iowa City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Element Iowa City?

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

Does Element Iowa City have a pool?

Element Iowa City features an indoor pool.

Does Element Iowa City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Element Iowa City to downtown Iowa City?

Element Iowa City is 0.3 mi away from Iowa City.

Element Iowa City Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 402 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
State of Art!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carl, Fort Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like this hotel to stay en route between Indiana and Nebraska. This time the room was not as comfortable as usual. It liked an ice bucket and a luggage stand for each of us, and the window shades didn’t work. Nothing serious but not up to usual standards.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff seemed burned out on customers. My room at check in was pretty nasty on the couch (dried crusty food n huge stains between n under couch cushions). Mattress covers are worn out n discolored n not the kind that protect the mattress n guests from other peoples body stuff . Looked like what my grandma would have for 30 years. Staff clusters n talks at front desk n it feels uncomfortable to have to interrupt to ask anything like when the times are for the wine served at night , where ice is, if i can switch towels out… after the room reclean it was fine i just didnt feel welcome or liked . I travel 230 -240 days a year - ive not ever left a review commenting on unwelcoming staff- it needs to be said . Three stand n talk at counter to eachother though . Lobby was very clean . Gym was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice property... Great breakfast !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast and happy hour!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is excellent, modern clean rooms, awesome amenities. Loved this hotel and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No housekeeping during my entire three-night stay. I was out of the room nearly the whole day, every day. Inexcusable. They also charged me $15 for self-parking. I Ubered there and back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Downtown great

Great place, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came to Iowa City for a music show downtown at the Englert. It was so convenient to stay at a nice hotel right there with everything so walkable! I would definitely come again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

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

10/10 Excellent

Daquon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth, berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay when I’m moving my daughter in and out of school
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Outtum

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was excellent and also the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Marina, Iowa City

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a corner room that was spacious and quiet. The location is close to everything, and the breakfast was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place with great breakfast and huge rooms with kitchen amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Karin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel itself looks good, with clean modern styling. The room was very nicely appointed, and the kitchenette area was very impressive with more features than expected. The first problem was that the air conditioning wasn’t working welland hardly any air was blowing. The air was damp and stale. The A/C filter was extremely dirty and hadn’t been changed for a long time. We unscrewed the cover over the air conditioner and removed the air filter which helped immensely. The AC worked well after that, although it was very loud. The real issue became in the early morning hours when delivery trucks arrived at nearby areas. The beeping from their backup warnings was extremely loud through the windows, so much that it woke me up. Then, as soon as people started waking up and going through the hallway, the noise was unbearable. The door slamming of adjacent rooms was extremely loud, and just normal talking in the hallway was easily overheard in the room. The windows and hallway doors definitely need much more soundproofing. Breakfast was better than most similar hotels, and they even have a chef that prepares simple eggs and avocado toast. Unfortunately, the noise through the windows and doors was too much to make me want to stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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