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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

3.0 star property

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Relax in a cozy seating area with a central fire feature and vibrant flower arrangements.
Relax in style with comfortable seating and a bar area, surrounded by a spacious, modern lobby.
Relax in our spacious lobby with comfortable seating and modern design.
Relax in our spacious lobby, featuring a central seating area, bar, and dining space with large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
Two single beds, a desk, and a flat-screen TV in a clean and functional room with a city view.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA, 52246
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Iowa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kinnick Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and sofa, plus a flat-screen TV and city views.

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and sofa, plus a flat-screen TV and city views.

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two single beds, a desk, and a flat-screen TV in a clean and functional room with a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two single beds, a desk, and a flat-screen TV in a clean and functional room with a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two single beds, a desk, and a flat-screen TV in a clean and functional room with a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Iowa
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights offers 140 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Iowa. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at The Bistro
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, 6 meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from University of Iowa and 5 minutes by foot from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Event space at this hotel measures 12270 square feet (1140 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Bistro - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • 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

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

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub (97 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar in shower (90 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (90 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (94 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (108 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink (84 centimetre high)
  • Low-height desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (81 centimetre wide)
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 1.5 percent destination fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 404 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 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

rosario

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie E

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice one night stay. The property is nice and clean, and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance, Tyndall

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice property

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were surprised at how good the food was!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian M

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

8/10 Good

Xianjian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward and Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaysan

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

3/1 worker at the bar at night! 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

10/10 Excellent

Blue

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Thomas, Moline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Frequent visitor to this hotel. Great property with convenient access that University of Iowa hospitals. We’ve always had good experiences (including good in-house food options). This trip we experienced 2 irritating issues. 1) The in room lighting controls didn’t work as expected (we couldn’t figure out how to turn on the bed lamps) and 2) the TV guide on the remote did not match the channels on the TV. Otherwise, this hotel is consistently top tier quality in the Iowa City market.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025