The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel | Hotel in Iowa City

| 8.8 (950 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Iowa City Hotel | The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel in Iowa City

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and bars
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. Free weekday breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a poolside bar, and a conference center are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection 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, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.


An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available early check-in fee: usd 50 early check-in subject to availability express check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon contactless check-out available express check-out available late check-out fee: usd 50 late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. free cribs (infant beds)!
Payment Policy
Pet fee: usd 30 per pet, per night service animals are exempt from fees early check-in fee: usd 50 (subject to availability) late check-out fee: usd 50 (subject to availability) the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
An off-leash area is available pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 30 per pet, per night service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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Brent
Nov 4, 2025 08:44:58 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very helpful staff. Very large facility quite the interesting retro decor
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