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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Property class: 3

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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the city.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA, 52246
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carver-Hawkeye Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window providing a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

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 coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, 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 helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 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 a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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
  • Vending machine

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
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 11.2 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 11.2 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. 409 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 495 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy bed and clean room with a great proximity to the university.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful & convenient place to stay while having to visit the hospital. The restaurant in this hotel is AMAZING!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to the University Medical Center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay and staff from check-in, restaurant, bar and cleaning were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabina

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bar/Bistro! Location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean & orderly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is right across from Kinnick Stadium and a three minute drive to University of Iowa hospitals and clinics very conveniently located well priced very clean and nice, knowledgeable and friendly staff would definitely stay again! My husband and I stayed because I had a surgery and they had an available wheelchair for afterwards so I could get back up to our room. Staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, clean and comfortable. Staff was nice. Food was really good. Gym and pool areas were really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and the sofa and ottoman was nice to have We ate at the Bistro and the service and food was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in late, and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom was clean and really cool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and cleanliness of hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in was friendly. Everything was clean. Love stayinghere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stay was good but as I mentioned to the front desk the coffee maker was not cleaned out and the spare pillow in the closet smelled of pizza. Other than that we always enjoy our stay at this location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place. Clean comfortable extremely well kept. Great bar and restaurant. Terrific service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Constance

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