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Element Iowa City

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

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Property amenity
Lobby
Reception
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mercy Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Element Iowa City

Hotel near University of Iowa
Close to Kinnick Stadium, 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 free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, a water dispenser, and a billiards/pool table
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 50.00 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

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
  • 1.5000 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 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 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Element Iowa City?

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 the heart of Iowa City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library are also within 10 minutes.

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Element Iowa City Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 322 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

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

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Would definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, convenient hotel to the University of Iowa campus. Made walking to campus simple. The only confusing aspect was the parking, but definitely not as bad as some downtown hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great! Location is perfect to visit Iowa students!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10 out of 10, will come again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haocheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAM

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were quiet, clean & very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Downtown
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
When we checked in there were dirty Qtips on the floor next to the garbage can and the floor was not cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary happy hour was a nice touch! Great breakfast too. Close to everything to walk to dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service location and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price just can’t be beat for a nice, upscale hotel in downtown Iowa City.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Amenities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite breakfast this trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

FNU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the employees were very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of downtown Iowa City with lots of restaurants and nightlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good parking setup (free!) I would go back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, large rooms, huge and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024