1/5 Terrible
Lena Camille
Traveled with family
Sep 18, 2021
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
The Highlander Hotel
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The Highlander Hotel
4.4/5 Excellent
Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Contactless check-in
- 48-hour vacancy between guest room stays
- Hand sanitizer provided
2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
Explore the area
- Mercy Hospital5 min drive
- Iowa City Public Library8 min drive
- The Englert Theater8 min drive
- Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)27 min drive
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About this area
Iowa City
Located in Iowa City, The Highlander Hotel is in the business district and near the airport. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse or Kinnick Stadium. Guests appreciate the hotel's quiet location.
What's nearby
- Mercy Hospital - 5 min drive
- Iowa City Public Library - 8 min drive
- The Englert Theater - 8 min drive
- Iowa Museum of Natural History - 9 min drive
- Devonian Fossil Gorge - 11 min drive
Getting around
- Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
- The Highlander Lounge — 1 min walk
- Snack Shack — 1 min walk
- El Banditos — 5 min drive
- The Bluebird Diner — 5 min drive
- George's Buffet — 6 min drive
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Social distancing
Contactless check-in and check-out
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
- Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
- 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/café
- 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
- Room service available
- Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
- 24-hour fitness center
- Free bicycle rentals
- Indoor pool
- Spa tub
- Table tennis
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Indoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- Ballroom
- Free newspapers in lobby
- No elevators
- Reception hall
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning service
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Luggage storage
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Business services
- 24-hour business center
- Conference center (5832 square feet of space)
- Coworking space
- Meeting rooms - 3
Outdoors
- Pool sun loungers
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Braille signage
- Handrails in stairways
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
- Books
- Games
- Music library
- Renovated entire property - July 2020
- Romance packages available
- Smoke-free property
- Stereo
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Bed sheets
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Pillow-top mattress
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Bathtub or shower
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Entertainment
- 27-inch flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Pay movies
- Premium channels
Food and drink
- Champagne service
More
- Desk
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Guidebooks/recommendations
- Individually decorated
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- LED light bulbs
- Recycling
- Restaurant dining guide
- Slippers
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Hotel
Business friendly
Washer and dryer
Parking included
Guest rating 4+
4 star
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 3:00 PM - anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk, key retrieval
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Dogs and cats welcome
An off-leash area is available
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- 1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
- 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
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
We should mention
Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Frequently asked questions
Overall score and ratings
4.4
Excellent
4.5/5
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Staff & service
4.5/5
Amenities
4.4/5
Property conditions & facilities
5/5 Excellent
Scott
Traveled with family
Sep 5, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
5/5 Excellent
Robert
Sep 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
5/5 Excellent
Deb, DES MOINES
Business traveler, Traveled with family
Aug 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
5/5 Excellent
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Aug 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021