Located in Iowa City, a 17-minute walk from Kinnick Stadium, Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University has air-conditioned accommodations and a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a fitness center, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. The property provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. All rooms in Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options are available at the accommodation. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University also provides a business center and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at the hotel. Paramount Theatre is 28 miles from Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University. The Eastern Iowa Airport is 22 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel chain/brand
Hilton Garden Inn

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
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Sustainability
This property has 3 third-party sustainability certifications.

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    ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
    Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
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    ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
    Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
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    ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.7
High score for Iowa City

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Linda
    United States United States
    Breakfast was good…..but would be nice if it was complimentary like most motels
  • Jenny
    United States United States
    Breakfast was worth the cost - made to order and hot buffet were wonderful! Room size (junior king suite with sofa bed) was perfect for two people. Newer hotel, everything was just as pictured (not dated or "tired" rooms). Location is...
  • B
    Beth
    United States United States
    Location was convenient. Loved the shower. Water made my hair very soft and had good water pressure and was nice and warm.
  • Bing
    United States United States
    Great location. Very walkable to campus and downtown Room was very clean and comfortable
  • Bonnie
    United States United States
    Very clean rooms, comfortable beds, crispy white sheets.
  • Kelly
    United States United States
    It was nice. Everything was clean . Lady at frount desk very helpful.
  • Jamie
    United States United States
    The property was very nice and clean. Beds were comfortable and the breakfast was amazing. The rooftop bar was also amazing.
  • Leanne
    United States United States
    Breakfast was very nice -location and parking were excellent.
  • Diane
    United States United States
    Loved how accessible the parking ramp allowed you to access the hotel directly. Also, I love the rooftop bar!
  • Kimberley
    United States United States
    The location is very close to my sons apartment and we love downtown Iowa City.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Garden Grille
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
  • Vue Rooftop
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

Amenities of Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Parking on site
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • Video
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs $20 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • ATM on site
  • Wake-up service
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $75 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $75 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

  • Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University is 1,950 feet from the center of Iowa City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University has 2 restaurants:

    • Garden Grille
    • Vue Rooftop
  • Check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Live music/Performance
    • Swimming pool
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Guests staying at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Quad
  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University on this page.

  • The prices at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.