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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Iowa

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Exterior
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Lobby
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, Accessible (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, Tub)

Room, Accessible (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Iowa City

City center stay.At this Downtown hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Iowa and Iowa City Public Library. The Englert Theater and University of Iowa Health Care are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Iowa City Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Iowa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Englert Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mercy Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
  • The Encounter Cafe
  • Poindexter Coffee
  • Wilder
  • Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge

About this property

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3-star hotel near University of Iowa
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe are also featured at the business-friendly Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

  • 151 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown offers 151 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

It is Hyatt’s practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 944 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1322 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room. Nice breakfast. Same as always when we stay there!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vallian, OPELOUSAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Locke

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Olathe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to campus, dining, and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bike in fitness room did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Jr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of electrical outlets for charging devices
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will or Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kjirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Very comfortable and enjoyable for the family. The breakfast was delicious and the staff was attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

I’m military and my mother passed and I was up for her funeral. They put me in the best room in the hotel on the top floor!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025