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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
$103
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8

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255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds 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)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed 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)
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, Accessible (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, Tub) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3-star Iowa City hotel walkable to University of Iowa
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
24/7 Gallery Menu - This café serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Gallery Kitchen Breakfast - This café serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Coffee to Cocktails Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

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 parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • 24/7 Gallery Menu
  • Coffee to Cocktails Bar
  • Gallery Kitchen Breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Iowa City Hotel
Hyatt Place
Hyatt Iowa City Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel Iowa City

Reviews

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 860 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1223 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eliud

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very easy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sitakanta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Allotted 9th floor but request to move bit lower floor but didn't get the support
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a well kept property with a wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has a big parking garage, rooms are clean and bright. Tap tap is a beer arcade just a 5 minute walk away, must try!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff and close to everything. Unfortunately, the doors slam, but will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Graduation

Very nice hotel. Rooms were large, nice and clean. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean! Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Idalia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorden

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE, West Des Moines

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay in downtown Iowa City. Easy to find and close to many parking options. Our family room, two queen beds and convertible couch, was the perfect size for our stay. We even had a large bathroom without losing any neutral room space. Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Close to restaurants and campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and the room are perfect, it would have been super nice to have been able to park at the hotel though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Benita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ela

Traveled with partner
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick 1-night stay for sports camp drop off. Perfect location. Great service, great breakfast. Awesome underground parking - bonus when we checked out in a thunderstorm!! Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very pleasant and explained in great detail how to get to the parking garage. Checkout was quick. Great place to stay if you are wanting to go downtown. Within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the fact that they offer very competitive pricing during off peak times. This is a fine hotel with a lot of extras going for it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Watertown

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025