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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3.0 star property
Hotel with bars, steps from University of Iowa

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Lobby
Lobby
Exterior
2 bars/lounges
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
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Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
328 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, 52240

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mercy Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hotel near University of Iowa
Kinnick Stadium is located near Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, 2 bars, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant, Garden Grille, offers breakfast and lunch. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • A ballroom, meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 143 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 10.95 to 15.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grille
  • Vue Rooftop

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,700 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.95 to 15.95 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel
Hilton Garn Iowa City Univers
Hilton Iowa City University
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel
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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel Iowa City

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University located?

Situated in 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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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 739 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 739 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 739 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 739 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 739 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for visiting University of Iowa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very close to the hospital where I had an appointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff every helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Is in the downtown area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with easy walkability to a lot of Iowa City attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Friendly staff and overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and welcoming. A great location right across from the Voxman and 5-10 minute walk through town to restaurants, shops and bars. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd give this more stars if I could
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and made sure that we could have both of our rooms by each other.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, only place we stay when coming to Iowa city! Great price and lots of options inside and out of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice. The most important was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Close parking. Walkable location. Wished I had more time to explore Iowa City
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was absolutely incredible. Very helpful and really did everything possible for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay - very happy with everything!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIRGINIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HVAC unit very loud. A great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and walkable area. Room was clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Where I was in the hotel, it was very nosy. the trash trucks would come every night multiple times, waking me up at 2:00am, 4:00am, 5;00pm and 6:00am. I couldn’t believe how often and loud it was. As a result my sleep was greatly disrupted, but the hotel was good other than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time there and it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024