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

| 8.8 (952 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.

Show more

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

Reviews

Vonnie
Nov 29, 2025 05:01:04 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Love this hotel. All the good vibes! Great Thanksgiving stay with the family! Pool is huge, rooms are clean and their staff is amazing! The buffet at Lucy’s was delicious!
See All Reviews
Check Hotel Availability
Nightly rates from:
USD140
You will be redirected to  
Hot Deal - It has been viewed 26 times today
Not the right fit? Check out our other properties in Iowa City
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University From US $132
         

|
8.9 (126 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown From US $111
         

|
8.8 (763 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown From US $101
         

|
9.2 (1299 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Element Iowa City From US $200
         

|
8.7 (74 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City From US $109
         

|
9.2 (1023 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • TV
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City From US $129
         

|
8.6 (533 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Element Iowa City From US $105
         

|
9.2 (394 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area From US $139
         

|
8.4 (234 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area From US $97
         

The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection From US $784
         

|
7.9 (124 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City From US $69
         

7.6 (551 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville From US $88
         

8.6 (1009 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG From US $85
         

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City From US $67
         

8.0 (1005 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Iowa House Hotel From US $106
         

|
8.4 (1000 Reviews)
Hotel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool