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The Brown Street Inn

3.5 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast in Iowa City with free breakfast

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2. Green Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Brown Street Inn offers a peaceful retreat in Iowa City. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, relax in the garden or by the lobby fireplace, and stay connected with WiFi. The well-stocked library provides quiet entertainment, and luggage storage adds convenience to the stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

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3. Yellow Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3. Yellow Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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4. White Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

4. White Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1. Blue Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1. Blue Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2. Green Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2. Green Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
430 Brown Street, Iowa City, IA, 52245

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mercy Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪A & A Pagliai's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Place - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪New Pioneer Co-op - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Studio 13 - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Brown Street Inn

Bed & breakfast near University of Iowa
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Brown Street Inn. In addition to a library and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at The Brown Street Inn feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1913
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Brown Street Inn Iowa City
Brown Street Inn
Brown Street Iowa City
The Brown Street Inn Iowa City
The Brown Street Inn Bed & breakfast
The Brown Street Inn Bed & breakfast Iowa City

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brown Street Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Brown Street Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Brown Street Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Brown Street Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Brown Street Inn located?

Located in Mann, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of University of Iowa, Mercy Hospital, and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. University of Iowa Health Care and Iowa City Public Library are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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