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The Highlander Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near University of Iowa

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk
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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Iowa7 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Iowa Hospital and Clinics10 min drive
  • Popular LocationKinnick Stadium10 min drive
  • AirportCedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)26 min drive

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Suite (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Suite, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Iowa City

Near the airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Iowa City hotel, you'll find University of Iowa and Mercy Hospital. Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mercy Hospital - 5 min drive
  • University of Iowa - 7 min drive
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 9 min drive
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 10 min drive
  • Kinnick Stadium - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 9 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 7 min drive
  • A & A Pagliai's Pizza - 7 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 8 min drive
  • Subway - 9 min drive

About this property

The Highlander Hotel

Family-friendly stay near University of Iowa
The Highlander Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business center, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5651 square feet (525 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Highlander Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Highlander Hotel was completed in July 2020.

This Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5651 sq ft of conference space
  • 525 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1967
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Highlander 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Table tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Clarion Highlander
Clarion Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Hotel Highlander
Clarion Hotel Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel And Conference Center Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel Iowa City
The Bohemian
The Highlander Hotel Hotel
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City
The Highlander Hotel Hotel Iowa City
Clarion Hotel Highlander Conference Center

The Highlander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 606 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlyn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated that the window screen in the room was white, so that it didn’t darken the room when the lights were on, but at night a bright glare appeared all around the screened window which made it difficult to sleep. Would have preferred dark curtains to pull which would have closed off outside light from the parking lot. Also heard a dog barking much of the night from an adjoining room. The public rooms of the hotel were hip and fun spaces. It was convenient to Iowa City downtown. Not sure whether we’ll try it again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Waterloo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is AMAZING. Our specific stay the parking lot and road leading to the hotel was not plowed at all and we had difficulty even after 2 days there of getting through the snow. All other nearby lots and roads had been cleared well. Otherwise, the stay was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was not plowed or salted well at all. Driving around the building was terrible even with awd. Sidewalks were not salted at all and dangerous to walk with the ice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jade

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice, despite being very crowded. The hot tub was closed much to our disappointment. The rooms and facilities didn't seem nearly as newly renovated as the pictures would have you believe. The "restaurant" consisted of a bar and a handful or tables in a corner behind it. My friends and I were very confused, thinking this can't possibly be the right place? The service was so absolutely slow I nearly couldn't believe how slowly the girls behind the bar were moving. Zero sense of urgency, even considering several people were waiting to be helped and visibly irritated. All in all it was an okay experience, but not a place I would recommend to anyone else.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kortney

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Newly remodeled and well decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024