Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges
Lobby
Sports facility
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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328 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hotel with bars, steps from University of Iowa
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour business center, and self parking.
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offers 143 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Iowa. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Steps from University of Iowa and 15 minutes by foot from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2700 square feet (251 square meters) and includes conference space. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Iowa City hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.
Garden Grille - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.
Vue Rooftop - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 10.95 to 15.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grille
  • Vue Rooftop

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,700 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.95 to 15.95 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 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, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel
Hilton Garn Iowa City Univers
Hilton Iowa City University
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Iowa City
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hotel Iowa City

Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 808 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well appointed, well decorated, clean, staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious, clean and quiet. The walk-in shower was welcomed after a long day. Parking was free and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin S

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

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Double charged for this stay and the hotel is claiming they didn’t double charge me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jeremy, tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool , workout area good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was super close to Ped mall, great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at this property. Close to campus and all the activity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, easy check in, only thing is tv was not working. Husband called front desk & all they told him was to check the cables. He did that & it still didn’t work. We decided to just deal with it since we arrived at 9pm. Just frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colby

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

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Had a wonderful stay. Very clean property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people are great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, spacious room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charcy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and it was close to the college
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

MARCI

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

10/10 Excellent

Gertrude

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay. A tad pricy for the rooms and adding on the dog stay but overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025