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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Property amenity
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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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
Sofa bed - twin
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Sofa bed - twin
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 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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About the neighborhood

Map
901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA, 52246

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Iowa - 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bruegger's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Java House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Hotel near University of Iowa
Kinnick Stadium is located near Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights, which provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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 outdoor furniture
  • A banquet hall, local meal delivery service, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 destination fee will be charged

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

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 10.0 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 at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

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 and Kinnick Stadium. University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and Carver-Hawkeye Arena are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 396 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Staff was excellent - will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great staff and accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean. Pleasant and front desk Staff eager to assist with any issues
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

First time staying here, excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Loved having a resturant onsite!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We were surprised at how good the food was!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stay here often. Great location. Easy parking. Friendly staff. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great staff and close to the hospital
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Frente a Kinnick Stadium
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Property was well maintained and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

The people incredibly gracious and helpful. Rooms large clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Very nice stay. Room was clean and welcoming employees were all very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Our “go to” hotel in Iowa City.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Best hotel I’ve probably ever stayed at! The guy working the bar late at night Saturday night super cool dude!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Facility was nice, front desk was very helpful and fast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Consistently good. Comfortable and convenient. Our go to hotel whenever in Iowa City.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

The hotel is so close to the U of I hospital thdt it is very handy. The only down fall is the bed is low to the ground.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Exceptional Vegas resort hotel. The accommodations were excellent as were the food and bar options. Everything we needed was on property so we stayed in except to attend a U2 VX concert movie at the SPHERE (nearby) which was phenomenal! Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location for UI hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Just an amazing stay. Room was nice, clean, staff was kind, food and service excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

clean, spacious. Also close to the hospital. perfect place to stay if coming into town for interview at the hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10

Everything was really good except the bed was worn out and needs replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024