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Element Iowa City

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from University of Iowa

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Situated in the business district, Element Iowa City provides a convenient base near Kinnick Stadium and University of Iowa. Travelers appreciate the indoor pool, billiards table, and free in-room WiFi. Previous guests consistently highlight the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
314 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Capitol Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mercy Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pints - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Element Iowa City

Hotel near University of Iowa
Element Iowa City provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a water dispenser, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 individually furnished rooms feature perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, recycling, and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Element Iowa City Hotel
Element Iowa City Iowa City
Element Iowa City Hotel Iowa City
Element Iowa City a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Element Iowa City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Element Iowa City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 45 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Element Iowa City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Element Iowa City?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Element Iowa City located?

Located in Downtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Iowa, The Englert Theater, and Iowa City Public Library. Stanley Museum of Art and Iowa Old Capitol Building are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Element Iowa City Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 387 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants. Laundry facilities in hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great hotel! So nice to have a kitchenette in the room. Wonderful location. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast and happy hour!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daquon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Clean and spacious Room with business in mind
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice property... Great breakfast !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Outtum

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was excellent and also the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place with great breakfast and huge rooms with kitchen amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay when I’m moving my daughter in and out of school
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came to Iowa City for a music show downtown at the Englert. It was so convenient to stay at a nice hotel right there with everything so walkable! I would definitely come again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a corner room that was spacious and quiet. The location is close to everything, and the breakfast was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Such a nice stay!

The hotel is convenient to parking, clean, modern, and spacious. The employees were all very nice and helpful. The made to order eggs at breakfast were a nice surprise. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and Happy Hour
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free coffee all day. Super convenient attached parking garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and great amenities, including a very reasonable breakfast included. The rooms are up to date and simple but so comfortable. Close to campus and downtown. This is my go to stay in Iowa City now.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like this hotel to stay en route between Indiana and Nebraska. This time the room was not as comfortable as usual. It liked an ice bucket and a luggage stand for each of us, and the window shades didn’t work. Nothing serious but not up to usual standards.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Highly Recommend!

Very nice, clean contemporary design. Rooms well equipped and the outdoor terrace was a peaceful place to relax. Complimentary breakfast was substantial and the service was friendly. Great location, close to Iowa’s campus for our tour there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The proximity of the University as well as the cleanliness of the hotel makes this my new favorite for staying in Iowa City!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful at checking in and out. The room was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked out perfectly to attend my daughters orientation on becoming a Hawkeye!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No housekeeping during my entire three-night stay. I was out of the room nearly the whole day, every day. Inexcusable. They also charged me $15 for self-parking. I Ubered there and back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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