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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3.0 star property

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A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hilton Garden Inn' sign.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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328 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 KNG 1 BDRM STE MOBILITY/HEARING ACCESS TUB

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and a towel rack.

1 KNG 1 BDRM STE MOBILITY/HEARING ACCESS TUB

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 KING BED WITH SOFABED

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a desk lamp, and a painting on the wall.

1 KING BED WITH SOFABED

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

1 KNG HEAR ACC JR STE

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a white desk, a grey office chair, and a floor lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A modern hotel room with a teal sofa, a small side table, a standing lamp, and a bedside table.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a bedside lamp, a desk with a chair, and a bed.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a desk lamp.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a bedside lamp, a desk with a chair, and a bed.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a white desk, a grey office chair, and a floor lamp.

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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a white desk, a grey office chair, and a floor lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

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 coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 692 out of 956 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 956 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 956 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 956 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 956 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Very nice and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very pleased with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, and food/drinks at The Vue
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean hotel, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. Staff was great! We’d stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, wonderful staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, close to the University
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, ease in checking in and out, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, hotel was updated and clean, the views were nice from the higher levels. Parking was not convenient at all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Lovely breakfast. Easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was terrific Good breakfast Great rooftop restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gazima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location / comfortable rooms and beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great but the lobby bar is lacking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s really amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy , room was very clean , staff was super professional and friendly ! Walking distance to so many bars and restaurants ! Breakfast was amazing ! We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025