Located in downtown Iowa City, Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University is a vibrant retreat with an on-site restaurant and 2 lively bars. Relax by the indoor pool, or stay connected with free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
Pool
Parking available
Laundry facilities
Gym
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
Self parking
Room service
24-hour business center
Business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is $118
$118
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Room options
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Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
31 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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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
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 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 puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. 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 center, and in-room conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 onsite 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 onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas (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 center
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 center
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Closed captioned TV
Phone accessibility kit
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-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 drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Garden Grille - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.
Vue Rooftop - Onsite 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).
Also known as
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel
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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 to 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 vehicle 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 check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite 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 center.
Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?
Yes, there's an onsite 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.
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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
8/10 Very good
Nov 24, 2024
Location was great
Warren
Warren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Staff was absolutely incredible. Very helpful and really did everything possible for a great stay.
Dee
Dee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Great place
barbara
barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Second stay - very happy with everything!
Erika
Erika, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Amazing !
Tyler
Tyler, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Our stay was to include $15 parking but front desk gave us expired ticket so we paid $15 + $40. Ridiculous. Will not stay there again because of that. Such a scam. Btw we were in Iowa city not Chicago, Atlanta or NY.
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Nice and walkable area. Room was clean and nice.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2024
Close to downtown
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2024
Lovely hotel.
Elma
Elma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Clean and convenient
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Did not disappoint.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Had a beautiful view from the 10th floor down Burlington street. Stay was because of a medical procedure at the U of I Hospital, and the staff was very accommodating to the minor needs I needed afterwards. The Vue had excellent cheese curds.
Brant
Brant, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2024
Perfect place for everything Iowa City! Location is great. The Vue is fantastic!!!!
Monica
Monica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
Great customer service by the staff members
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2024
First time there and it was great!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2024
Enjoyed our stay
debbie
debbie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2024
extremely comfortable hotel
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Lots of food options are in the area. The hotel is very nice.
Bonnie
Bonnie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
Only complaint was that our room was next to the elevators and it was very noisy. Woken up at 5AM due to the noise in the elevator bank.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Great location! Clean rooms with daily housekeeping
Nicole
Nicole, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 4, 2024
We really enjoyed the place clean nice quiet.
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Very clean and comfortable
Betsy
Betsy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 13, 2024
excellent location
Andras
Andras, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2024
friendly, clean
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2024
Great stay. Good breakfast available on site or at a short walk. Downtown hotel on walkable university campus.