University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Mercy Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kinnick Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min walk
Brothers Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Buffalo Wild Wings - 4 min walk
The Encounter Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from University of Iowa. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Garden Grille, which serves breakfast and lunch. There are 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness centre and in-room conveniences such as fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
143 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (USD 20.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space (2700 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Wedding services
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness centre
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Closed-captioned TV
Phone accessibility kit
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
MP3 docking station
50-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Garden Grille – This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.
Vue Rooftop – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10.95 to 15.95 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Parking
Covered self-parking costs USD 20.00 per day with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).
Also known as
Hilton Iowa City University
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Iowa City
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel Iowa City
Frequently asked questions
Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 20.00 per day. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Riverside Casino and Golf Resort (17-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University and nearby?
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University has 2 bars and an indoor pool, as well as a 24-hour fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Garden Grille.
What's the area around Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University like?
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University is a short 2-minute walk from University of Iowa and 15 minutes' walk from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 December 2024
Jill
Jill, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 December 2024
Amazing !
Tyler
Tyler, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2024
Ruth-Ann
Ruth-Ann, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 November 2024
Wrong room and crabby front desk staff
We booked a double queen room for 4 people and when we arrived we had 1 king and a rollaway twin had been added to the room prior to our arrival. This was not disclosed to us when we checked in, but something we discovered when we got to the room. They claimed they couldn’t give us the correct room and then offered breakfast vouchers and free parking. We had to have one of our family members stay with friends in their room to make it work. When we requested a late checkout we were treated rudely by the front desk staff. We had several friends staying here as well and all of them had issues with their rooms, too.
Martina
Martina, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2024
Perfect place for everything Iowa City! Location is great. The Vue is fantastic!!!!
Monica
Monica, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 September 2024
michael
michael, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2024
Ashley
Ashley, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
N B
N B, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
Delayne
Delayne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2024
Kristi
Kristi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
30 August 2024
shawn
shawn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 August 2024
friendly, clean
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 August 2024
Fine, disappointing parking and good were extra.
Chris
Chris, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Byron
Byron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2024
Very clean and comfortable
Betsy
Betsy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2024
The only thing I would have appreciated would have been that we could have used the two bottles of water that were in the hotel room so we wouldn’t have to pay $2 for each bottle. Most hotels provide two bottles of water, but at the Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City, you had to belong to the Hilton Club in order to have for free.
Venette
Venette, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 August 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 July 2024
Everything was great! There was a little hiccup when checking in (I think it was a newer staff member that wasn’t fully trained on how to read Expedia reservations in their system). The front desk manager quickly stepped in and it was taken care of.
Room was nice, clean and quiet.
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
Great location! Clean rooms with daily housekeeping