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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to University of Iowa

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Located near Kinnick Stadium, Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights is a perfect haven for those looking to unwind. Relax in the garden or get energized at The Bistro restaurant. With an indoor pool, gym, and helpful staff always ready to assist you.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA, 52246

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House -- GH - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Java House - Carver Pavilion - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪fuji sushi and steak - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Stella - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Hotel near University of Iowa
You can look forward to a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, 6 meeting rooms, and local meal delivery service
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 140 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cribs
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 12,270 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub (38 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (35 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (35 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink (33 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (30 inches high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Courtyard Iowa City
Courtyard by Marriott University Heights/Iowa City
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Iowa City

Frequently asked questions

Does Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights have a pool?

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

Is Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights located?

Located in University Heights, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Iowa, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, and Kinnick Stadium. Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Stanley Museum of Art are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 435 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a great location to University of Iowa - would definitely stay here again when we visit!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night on our way to St. Louis from St. Paul and I could not have been more impressed with a Courtyard property. The fact that it has a restaurant/bar was the reason I chose it, for convenience, but the food was absolutely amazing and the staff was helpful and so friendly. Our room was spotless, and modern but cosy. I would have happily stayed for days! Great job!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff, wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Bethany

When we arrived, Security asked what we were doing there and told us we would be towed for parking in the lot. The hotel has two event spaces, and after we checked in, we were told there were two weddings that weekend. We had been given a room near one of the spaces and asked if we could be moved to a room farther away (perhaps giving that room to guests connected to a wedding). We were told we couldn’t change rooms, and if we didn’t like the noise, we could go to a different hotel in another city. The first night, drunk people were yelling near our room until 1:30 a.m. When we called the front desk (from the room phone) to request that the drunk people be asked to quiet down, we were hung up on; when we called back, we were told the drunk people could do whatever they wanted because they were with a wedding. About 15 minutes later, the front desk called my work number, which I did not give them and which is automatically forwarded to my cell phone. The next night, different drunk people were yelling by our door at 3AM, but again, nothing could be done for the guests who were not with a wedding and wanted to sleep. We’ve stayed at many Courtyards by Marriott and have always had a great experience, but at this one, we were told they could treat their non-event guests however they wanted because it is independently owned and operated. Book this hotel if you’re Frank the Tank from Old School; stay away if you’re hoping to get a good night’s sleep near the hospital.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay! Close to enjoying, great bar and restaurant on site! Spacious rooms and comfortable bed! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Took almost a 20 minutes waiting to get checked in only to find out there was a wedding going on and super noisy, wasn’t expecting that at all. Not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lighting system was hard to navigate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quiet place to stay at !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across from Kinnick Stadium!
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with the property, exceptionally clean and room has some nice extras.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay. I always look forward to this hotel it is incredibly clean and has a wonderful restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kghora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and modern
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

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

Will be back again.

Staff and facilities are great. Beds are no longer comfortable. Very sore after sleeping amd has to turn often. Same in both rooms we had. Shower floors are slippery and grab bars are at entrance but could be needed hear shower head for safety. Perfect location. Shuttle and discounts for hospital families much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Visited
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room service!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, pleasant and efficient check in, comfortable beds, Near Iowa Hospitals and Iowa sports facilities Kinnick Football Stadium. A bit of a walk to get downtown IC but easy uber or drive. clean property. Restaurant/Bar on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great property. Very clean room & wonderful staff. Food was great too. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to campus. Very clean and the bar was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Pleasant and front desk Staff eager to assist with any issues
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Bistro. Walkin shower. Nice brd and pillows
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having a resturant onsite!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Voisin des stades de baseball et football, distance de marche du centre-ville et de l’université
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent - will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Amenities
Frente a Kinnick Stadium
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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