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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Iowa

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Experience the sleek, modern design of Hyatt Place, where ample natural light pours in through the unique window arrangement.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable sofa, and flat-screen TV.
Relax in a stylish reception area with a comfortable sofa and seating for guests.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, city views, and a comfortable sofa.
Work in comfort with a spacious desk and four chairs, surrounded by a unique wall mural and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • University of Iowa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kinnick Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

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

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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
(15 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 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 (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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed 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
(12 reviews)
  • 450 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
(13 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

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).

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yotopia Frozen Yogurt - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Estela's Fresh Mex - ‬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.

Languages

English

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 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 75 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

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel
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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 24.3 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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown on Jul 27, 2025 start from $79.9, 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.

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 790 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1125 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New hotel, convenient and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was friendly and breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stopped for one night. Rooms were spacious and clean. Breakfast was good and fresh with a lot of options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sharp Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hot water in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Very nice

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like one car per room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the University of Iowa and local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

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

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in front desk staff was fabulous! (4/14 at 5pm)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ardeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunsu

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Nice accomodations

Centrally located in downtown Iowa City with many restaurants in easy walking distance. Very nice room and great breakfast. Good communication via email prior to arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

Traveled with family
In a good location close to downtown, bars and pubs. Not a lot of common places to eat. Carpet in hallways disgusting and looked dirty. The room was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025