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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Iowa

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2 bars/lounges
Sports facility
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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328 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Iowa City

Downtown stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown hotel, you'll find University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Englert Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Iowa City Public Library - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mercy Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pints - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poindexter Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3-star hotel near University of Iowa
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2700 square feet (251 square meters) and includes conference space. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Iowa City hotel.

  • 143 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2700 sq ft of conference space
  • 251 sq m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offers 143 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 10.95 to 15.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

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.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.95 to 15.95 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 879 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 879 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 879 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 879 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 879 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place in the city
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was terrific Good breakfast Great rooftop restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room Ana quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anjelica

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing hotel. The Vue, rooftop bar was the highlight of the hotel. The vue of downtown Iowa City was breathtaking. Will definitely be staying here on our next trip to Iowa City.
Christmas Eve drinks at The Vue Rooftop Bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Housekeeping tries to kick you out early. Check out is 11am but they will knock on your door multiple times before then.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on campus. Clean modern hotel. Easy parking access. Good size room with comfy seating area. Great shower pressure. Coffee in the lobby. It’s a very convenient comfy hotel. And it’s a bonus that Vue restaurant is on the rooftop!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless. Staff very friendl.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025