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The Highlander Hotel

The Highlander Hotel

Iowa City Iowa
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Bring your furry friend to a home away from home at The Highlander Hotel, where every tail wag is welcomed with open arms, The Highlander Hotel is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Mercy Hospital and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse. This family-friendly hotel is 10 minutes drive to Iowa City Public Library and 10 minutes drive to The Englert Theater.

Stay in one of 97 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.

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Property Details

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Coworking spaces
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Conference space size (meters) - 525
  • Reusable cups only
  • Shared microwave
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free breakfast
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Water dispenser
  • Conference center
  • Electric car charging station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Fitness facilities
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Games
  • Organic food
  • Books
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Ballroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Reception hall
  • Table tennis
  • Dog exercise area
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Express check-in
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Arcade/game room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Children's games
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Billiards or pool table
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 5651
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Other details

Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Supper Club, for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Iowa City? This hotel has 5651 square feet (525 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
University of Iowa - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Mercy Hospital - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Iowa Avenue Literary Walk - 5 km / 3.1 mi
University of Iowa Health Care - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Iowa City Public Library - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Iowa Old Capitol Building - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Old Capitol Museum - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
The Englert Theater - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Johnson County Historical Society - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Kinnick Stadium - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Coralville VA Care Clinic - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
The preferred airport for The Highlander Hotel is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 38 km / 23.6 mi

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, Iowa 52245, United States
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