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The Literary Hotel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay with free WiFi in Solon

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Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area
Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom
Reception
Interior detail

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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130 S Dubuque St, Solon, IA, 52333
  • Place, Lake Macbride State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Grand Single Room

Grand Single King

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Single King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Single Room

Double Queen Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Single Room

Queen Bunk Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Solon

Heart of Solon.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Macbride State Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Lake MacBride Golf Course with a stay here. Coralville Lake and Macbride Nature Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Macbride State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Iowa - 14 min drive - 20.3 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 17 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 18 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 18 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bobber's Bar and Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Big Grove Brewpub-Solon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Club 76 The Lodge - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Literary Hotel

Family-friendly stay with free WiFi in Solon
As a guest of The Literary Hotel, you'll find spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Event space at this hotel measures 1000 square feet (93 square meters) and includes conference space. The family-friendly The Literary Hotel also features shopping on site, an elevator, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This Solon hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1000 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq m of conference space
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Literary Hotel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Solon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Literary Hotel Hotel
The Literary Hotel Solon
The Literary Hotel Hotel Solon

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Literary Hotel to the airport?

The Literary Hotel is 14.2 mi (24-min drive) away from the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Literary Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Literary Hotel.

Does The Literary Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Literary Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Literary Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Literary Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Literary Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Literary Hotel have a pool?

The Literary Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Literary Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Ayurvedic treatments, body wraps, and sports massages.

How close is The Literary Hotel to downtown Solon?

The Literary Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Solon.

The Literary Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kristin

Had a confirmed reservation with email and at check in they said they didn’t take reservations from third parties so there was not a room reserved
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Travelled with partner
They don’t take Expedia they say, and Expedia customer service is trying to contact them to confirm this. They won’t answer the phone to confirm and I am waiting on them to answer an email before I can get a refund. They said they have tried to get Expedia to remove them from their site…. But they should try harder!!! This is almost fraud otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Filomena

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

danial

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Literary sleepless at the Literary Hotel

We didn't appreciate hearing footsteps and hearing conversations from other rooms. Too noisy! We didn't shower while there. We didn't have time to wait for hot water They had no record of our booking when we checked in. Neither did the people in front of us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fareedah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

10/10 Excellent

Gunner

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Boutique Hotel

Great hotel. Building is 1919 and renovated approx a year ago. Rooms are small studios (bath and shower separate from the sink which is in the studio) Hotel has a renovated factory warehouse feel--although this building was a social club. Exposed brick, hardwood floors etc. Really nice stay. Tons of free parking and cool restaurants all within walking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel, room above was a little noisy (floor noise, old building) and shower water temp was a little challenging, but overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing. You can’t go wrong staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

I honestly cannot think of one thing I would change about our stay. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice!!!

Our room and the hotel was very clean. The staff was friendly and attentuve. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dionne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! This was the sweetest hotel in the sweetest town. The hotel staff was so friendly, the rooms were comfortbale, clean and stylish. Great restaurant options one block away. Can't recommend The Literary Hotel and Solon enough!

10/10 Excellent

Cinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property and we enjoyed it immensely. The owner was so friendly and accommodating. The entire hotel is stunning and so clean. Solon is a cute little town and we were able to walk everywhere. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a hidden gem! We absolutely loved everything about it. It’s conveniently located within walking distance (we are talking 2-5 blocks) of basically everything in the heart of town. And, if you want to go further, you can easily get there by car. I didn’t get pictures of our room before the kids moved their things in for the night, but I tried to capture some of the other details. There is a secure parking lot for hotel guests 1/2 block away but also street parking nearby. A cute clothing boutique & gift shop in the lobby area also. Bonus - there are eco friendly touches - for example, the hallway lights turn off if there hasn’t been any motion for a period of time. I’m coming up with the list of reasons to stay at this place again - Date night, girls weekend, who knows what else!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room! The elevator smell was amazing! Odd comment, but made an impact! :) They have a take a book leave a book library, nice touch. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

It is such an amazing building and a perfect space to spend our first night as husband and wife.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel

The hotel was fantastic, the room was clean and quiet and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023