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The Highlander Hotel
4.0 star property

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour business center

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The Highlander Hotel

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk
Lobby lounge

Overview of The Highlander Hotel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Iowa7 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Iowa Hospital and Clinics10 min drive
  • Popular LocationKinnick Stadium10 min drive
  • AirportCedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)26 min drive
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Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Suite (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Suite, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Suite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

Located in Iowa City, The Highlander Hotel is in the business district and near the airport. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse or Kinnick Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Mercy Hospital - 5 min drive
  • University of Iowa - 7 min drive
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 9 min drive
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 10 min drive
  • Kinnick Stadium - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 9 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 7 min drive
  • A & A Pagliai's Pizza - 7 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 8 min drive
  • Subway - 9 min drive

About this property

The Highlander Hotel

Family-friendly hotel revitalized in 2020 and located near University of Iowa
Located close to Mercy Hospital and The Englert Theater, The Highlander Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. The on-site restaurant, The Highlander Supper Clu, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A ballroom, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 97 individually decorated rooms include perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Snack Shack
  • Supper Club Bar
  • The Highlander Supper Clu

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books
  • Games
  • Indoor pool
  • Music library
  • Spa tub
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (5,651 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1967
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Clarion Highlander
Clarion Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Hotel Highlander
Clarion Hotel Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel And Conference Center Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel Iowa City
The Bohemian
The Highlander Hotel Hotel
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City
The Highlander Hotel Hotel Iowa City
Clarion Hotel Highlander Conference Center

Frequently asked questions

Does The Highlander Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highlander Hotel?

As of May 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highlander Hotel on May 6, 2024 start from $129.0, excluding 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 The Highlander Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Highlander Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Highlander Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Highlander Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Highlander Hotel located?

This family-friendly Iowa City hotel is located near the airport, within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Iowa and Mercy Hospital. Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Highlander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 606 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 606 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

sue

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some old hotels shouldn't be rehabbed. This is one of them. A hideous 70's building tarted up with lots of black....too creepy for me!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is pretty clean. Halls do smell like old hotel. Place is huge and felt like a ghost town checking in. Staff was very nice. It is an old Marriott that has has some remodeling. Beds were white/clean/ comfortable but carpet seems older. There are no conveniences nearby such as restaurants etc. Didn’t stay for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
Nothing special. Weekend workers rude. Payment for breakfast on Sunday. No reasonable breakfast on Sunday for this pre- payment. Car lights shining directly into rooms as leaving hotel from 12 to 3 am. Not a good look for a place that sells place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

windy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Many different things to do with the family. Food was good. However pool closing at 9 for the kids was a bit early. Also age limit for the hot tub. But overall it was fun
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky and fun destination!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family truly enjoyed staying here. The retro fun feel of hotel was so much fun, the pool and hot tub were fantastic, and the breakfast in the morning put every other hotel breakfast to shame. Seriously, the banana bread oatmeal and the breakfast potatoes were amazing. Also there is a lot of outdoor space to hang out on a beautiful day and the staff were all great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Deb

Traveled with family and small children
Old property with some updates but still has older feel. Red Stains on counter in room we couldn’t wipe off. 🙁. Pillow top mattress is not that. Bathtub is olde and stained. Pool area nice. However the building seems staff less and you had to look hard to find them. No breakfast bar during week—grab and go. Wouldn’t stay here again. I think it is supposed to be a historic property but not that historic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was accommodating and friendly! Always answered questions without making my 12 year old son or I feel like an inconvenience. The hotel is beautiful and spacious. But there was one thing that I seen in the reviews which was the cleanliness of the pool. That is true. The walls definitely need a good scrub down. People have made smiley faces and wrote “Hi” in the scum. The water was clean and warm. There are two things that The Highlander heavily advertises which is the arcade and the courtyard. There were several arcade games that don’t work so if you are looking to play nostalgic games such as Frogger or PacMan there were out of order. The courtyard is advertised as having a fire pit and there wasn’t one. They do offer a brunch buffet on Sundays. Children over the age of 10 are charged as an adult which is around $33. The hot complimentary breakfast that is offered the other days is the best I have ever had! Delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lulu

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah, Elberon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked that the pool was large and so was the hot tub. Busy weekend, so it was loud but quieted down after 11pm. Our specific room had cracks in the ceiling and the wood veneer was falling apart. Didn’t expect that for the price we paid. Otherwise, staff was friendly, pool was in good condition, and the breakfast was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Indoor Pool & Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0