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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
Lobby
Lobby
Sports facility
Exterior

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)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 KNG 1 BDRM STE MOBILITY/HEARING ACCESS TUB

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 KING BED WITH SOFABED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 KNG HEAR ACC JR STE

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Old Capitol Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pints - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬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

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel

Hilton Garn Iowa City Univers

Hilton Iowa City University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Iowa City

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel Iowa City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University to the airport?

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University is 23.4 mi (28-min drive) away from the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

As of May 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $146, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10.95 and 15.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Riverside Casino and Golf Resort (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per day.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University to downtown Iowa City?

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University is 0.3 mi away from Iowa City.

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 899 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 899 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 899 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 899 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 899 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean hotel, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Madelyn

Th
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

josh

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, ease in checking in and out, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, wonderful staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sydney, DeWitt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

raoul nedim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was good. Front desk ok. Parking experience was abysmal. Also did not/approve of my credit card being used to process charges without my knowledge or authorization.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. The. He Restaurant was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

TOM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Hopkins

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean and spacious. Nice views. Pool and hot tub were very nice. Nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes! Great staff! Great Room, Great dining. Keep up your excellent work. Thanks! Judy and Chuck Shepard
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Amenities
Coffee is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026