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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Iowa

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Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Located in Iowa City's shopping district, Hyatt Place Downtown offers a breakfast buffet, 24/7 restaurant, and coffee shop. Enjoy the indoor pool and round-the-clock gym. Guests love the central location and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

View from room

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 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) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, High Floor)

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

In the city center, Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is in an area with great shopping. Finkbine Golf Course and Pleasant Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clear Creek Greenbelt and Coralville Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kinnick Stadium or Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Map
255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA, 52240

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Poindexter Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hotel near University of Iowa
Located close to Kinnick Stadium, Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, 24/7 Gallery Menu, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • An elevator, wedding services, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 151 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (68 inch 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–10 PM.

Is Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Iowa City, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Iowa, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, and Kinnick Stadium. Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are also within 10 minutes.

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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 835 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1197 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

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooms and the parking option. Breakfast is also a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, incredible service, and seemless check-in check-out and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy beds and the staff was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Would definitely recommend! Great parking garage! Very clean rooms and hotel over all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the close proximity to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ardeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room were quiet, everyone very friendly, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms. Loved the space and convenient for downtown activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ela

Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a well kept property with a wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a great location in Iowa City. You can walk almosr anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Iowa city!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious and the hotel was in easy walking distance of Iowa City stores and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent, good variety and quality. The view from the 11th floor was stunning. I felt very safe and had a great time walking to all the restaurants and attractions I wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel. Very walkable and centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great city view, spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Awa

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

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Amenities
Excellent experience and tremendous value. Very clean and comfortable with large rooms. The staff was friendly, efficient and empowered to make decisions. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, enjoyed the pool, room was comfortable, great view. Only minus was that people in room above me were partying late one night and I couldn't sleep - I called the front desk and they took care of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, new hotel. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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