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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3.0 star property
Hotel with bars, steps from University of Iowa

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Enjoy meals in a spacious dining area with a long table and comfortable seating, offering a view of the surrounding landscape.
Experience the sleek, modern design of Hilton Garden Inn, featuring a striking brick and glass facade with large windows and a welcoming entrance.
Relax in this inviting living area with a comfortable sofa, armchair, and flat-screen TV.
Relax and unwind by the pool, where you can swim laps or work out on the exercise machine.
Relax in the stylish lobby with a comfortable sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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Relax in a stylish room with a flat-screen TV, office chair, and floor lamp.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable armchair.

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a serene space with two single beds, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Relax in a serene space with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating area, and a plush bed.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in comfort with a sofa, side table, and floor lamp in this stylish room.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a stylish room with a flat-screen TV, office chair, and floor lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Enjoy a stylish retreat with two single beds, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Relax in a serene space with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating area, and a plush bed.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Enjoy a stylish retreat with two single beds, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Relax in a stylish room with a flat-screen TV, office chair, and floor lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
328 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, 52240

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Englert Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hotel near University of Iowa
Kinnick Stadium is located near Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, 2 bars and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant, Garden Grille, offers breakfast and lunch. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms and a ballroom
  • A front desk safe, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 143 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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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

  • Free 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hilton Iowa City University
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University on 24 Aug 2025 start from NZ$194.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

Self-parking is available for USD 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University located?

Situated in Iowa City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library are also within 10 minutes.

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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 765 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Charcy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

8/10 Good

jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for visiting University of Iowa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Friendly staff and overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very close to the hospital where I had an appointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with easy walkability to a lot of Iowa City attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff every helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and welcoming. A great location right across from the Voxman and 5-10 minute walk through town to restaurants, shops and bars. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gertrude

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, only place we stay when coming to Iowa city! Great price and lots of options inside and out of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd give this more stars if I could
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice. The most important was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025