The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, Iowa City ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

The Highlander Hotel, a landmark hotel in Iowa City, combines retro flair with modern amenities. Originally built in the 1960s, it has been reimagined as a stylish boutique urban resort. Located just 5.5 miles from the University of Iowa, it offers easy access to cultural and historical attractions.

Location

Conveniently situated off Interstate 80, The Highlander Hotel is easily accessible for travelers. It is located within a short drive to local attractions like the Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Mercy Hospital. The nearest airport, Quad City Airport, is about 25 miles away.

Rooms

Guestrooms at The Highlander Hotel are designed for comfort, featuring amenities such as air conditioning, heating, and a desk. Various room types are available, including options with balconies overlooking the indoor pool. Suites provide additional space with sitting areas and kitchen facilities.

Eat & Drink

The Highlander Lounge serves a diverse menu, offering a mix of casual dining and creative cocktails. Guests can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast daily. For additional meals, the Snack Shack provides poolside dining options, with a retro diner vibe enhancing the dining experience.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features a large atrium indoor pool, spa tub, and a fitness center for guests' recreational needs. A game room provides entertainment for all ages, while extensive meeting spaces accommodate business events and gatherings of various sizes. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior King Room

Max:

4 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Queen Room

Max:

4 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Pool view

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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City Center

Iowa City 2.6 mi

Airports

The Eastern Iowa (CID) 23.7 mi

Quad City International (MLI) 62.6 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Great Breakfast!

“The complimentary breakfast was fantastic, especially the oatmeal with brown sugar that made it extra delicious.” view full review

Fun Family Activities

“The hotel offered an arcade and outdoor games, providing endless entertainment for my family during our stay.” view full review

Relaxing Hot Tub

“The hot tub was a perfect way to unwind, and I loved that the amenities included a robe for added comfort.” view full review

Cozy Accommodations

“The room was thoughtfully upgraded for my large dogs, allowing easy access to take them outside comfortably.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Table tennis

Services

Room service
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

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

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

City landmarks

Parks

Hickory Hill Park

1.3 mi

Southeastern Iowa Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church

2300 ft

Relationships

3800 ft

Life

3900 ft

Family

5200 ft

800 Brown St

Happy Hollow Park

1.9 mi

Visionary Stone

1.2 mi

Man on a Bench

1.2 mi

Church

First Presbyterian Church

1.5 mi

Adugas Achim Cemetary

1.6 mi

422 Brown St

Black's Gaslight Village

2.1 mi

Museums

Old Capitol Museum

2.8 mi

2850 Prairie Du Chien Rd NE

Devonian Fossil Gorge

3.0 mi

200 Park Rd

City Park

2.4 mi

Museums

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

2.7 mi

1645 N Scott Blvd

Sacred Stone Circle

2.3 mi

Church

Iowa City Zen Center

2.0 mi

Saint Marks United Methodist Church

2.0 mi

Brown St

Brown Street Historic District

2.1 mi

St. Patrick Catholic Church

2.0 mi

Iowa Avenue from Clinton Street to Gilbert Street

Iowa Avenue Literary Walk

2.6 mi

610 E Jefferson St

St. Mary's Rectory

2.4 mi

Woodlawn Historic District

2.2 mi

Saint Wenceslaus Church

2.2 mi

Park Maintenance Building

2.2 mi

Church

New Creations International Church

2.2 mi

515 E Davenport St

Letovsky-Rohret House

2.3 mi

Church

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

2.2 mi

University

University of Iowa

3.0 mi

Church

Zion Lutheran Church

2.3 mi

Nearby

Southeastern Iowa Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church

700 ft

Restaurants

Joensy's Restaurant

900 ft

2563 N Dodge St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.5

Service

7.5

Dining

7.0

Jim

United States of America, March 2024

7.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were perfect for my granddaughter to play in the pool after the first night. The hotel has a huge grassy courtyard that adds to its charm, although I missed having a whirlpool tub in the room.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, providing a comfortable stay.

Service

6.0

The service was decent overall, but some staff members seemed disinterested. However, they were courteous when we requested room service and dry cleaning services.

Location

9.0

The location was convenient, right off the I-80 by the Iowa City off-ramp. The proximity to the interstate and the large parking lot make it ideal, especially for travelers with trailers.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were satisfactory, but some items were not restocked timely. The breakfast had hot items but lacked variety.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained, including a hot tub and a ping pong table that added to the entertainment options.

Harry

United States of America, October 2023

8.0/10

I had a great time at the hotel. The rooms were always clean and comfortable; perfect for my granddaughter to enjoy the pool. However, there was a bad odor from the unclean shower curtain. The price for the room was reasonable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were always clean and perfect for my granddaughter to play in the pool.

Service

9.0

The service was always excellent and helpful, especially given that I'm disabled. The staff even lit a fire for us in the courtyard at night.

Location

8.0

The location was good, especially with the large parking lot, making it convenient if you're pulling a trailer. It was also close to the I-80 and the Iowa City offramp.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was ok, not restocked properly, but the homemade jams were a nice touch.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel also included a hot tub and ping pong table, which added to the good experience.