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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Indoor pool
Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, Accessible (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, Tub)

Room, Accessible (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room (2 Queen beds w/ sofa bed, High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

Room, 1 King Bed (Specialty)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Specialty)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown offers 151 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 free breakfast at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Iowa. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • 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
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from University of Iowa and a 2-minute drive from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour 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. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe are also featured at the business-friendly Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast.
24/7 Gallery Menu - This café serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Gallery Kitchen Breakfast - This café serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Coffee to Cocktails Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 24/7 Gallery Menu
  • Coffee to Cocktails Bar
  • Gallery Kitchen Breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (173 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.
It is Hyatt’s practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.
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 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Iowa City Hotel
Hyatt Place
Hyatt Iowa City Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Iowa City
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Hotel Iowa City

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1077 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1485 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No parking at the hotel. Had to find our own parking in a ramp. I would have picked a different place to stay if I would’ve known this.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, good staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great. Perfect location and good food within walking distance. Also really like the bathroom at the back of the room instead of right by the entry door. Had the top level and was a great view of Iowa City. Staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is very clean and modern. Breakfast was excellent. The gym was very nice. We appreciated the use of the parking garage. Rooms were set up very nice and had a great view. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven, APO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was modern and clean. Great work out room. Great breakfast; closest to European breakfast spread. Close to downtown Iowa City.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
floor was quiet, parking garage was heated, easy access to all areas and good food options at the continental breakfast buffet!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Caren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice room, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was fine until i went to the pool. It looked like it had not been cleaned since the place was bulit. A giant hairball was floating in it amonst other things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shevelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above, also the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice staff, good breakfast. Shower gel was out. Coffee in room not as good as in breakfast room. Preferred actual actual
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wenshi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juliann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, very spacious, and had beautiful windows for light. Parking was easy enough. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the larger rooms and convenience. Good breakfast and fitness center
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room, breakfast, locat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026