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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3.0 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)
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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

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

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Iowa City

A stay at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown places you in the heart of Iowa City, just a 3-minute walk from University of Iowa and within a 5-minute drive of University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kinnick Stadium and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Iowa City Public Library.

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Englert Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Poindexter Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Estela's Fresh Mex - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vue Rooftop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Iowa
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.
Stay in one of 151 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, 24/7 Gallery Menu, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (173 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 846 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1208 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful hotel. Great Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Cedar Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to campus!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish dinning was open later
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmirna

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that is very close to the University area. The hotel offers in site parking, but there is also a public parking very close. The line of public transportation pass right in front of this property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming. Great experience! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parking Journey, Towels

Parking is beneath the building 3 levels as It's shared with permanent residents. There is no security present. No bath towels in my room. Desk untrained.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas, Fitchburg

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Awa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, new, clean and quite room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miklos

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was exceptional. Comfy beds and great location. Walk to everything downtown. Overall: 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, easy to find, and had a good breakfast! Would stay again and recommedn this place. I loved this room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025