The Highlander Hotel, Iowa City ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245

The Highlander Hotel, a historic property originally built in the 1960s, has been transformed into a chic urban resort in Iowa City. Its unique retro aesthetic is complemented by contemporary amenities tailored for both leisure and business travelers. Located just 9.5 km from the University of Iowa, the hotel is a cultural hub with easy access to various attractions and events.

Location

Conveniently situated off Interstate 80, The Highlander Hotel allows for quick access to downtown Iowa City and local attractions such as the Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark. Visitors benefit from proximity to major businesses, shopping districts, and entertainment venues. The nearest airport, Eastern Iowa Airport, is only 40 km away.

Rooms

The Highlander Hotel features a variety of comfortable guest accommodations, ensuring a good night's sleep with options suited for solo travelers, couples, and families. Guestrooms are equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, heating, alarm clocks, and private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers. Specialty rooms include suites with balconies and luxury features, offering spacious settings perfect for relaxation and entertainment.

Eat & Drink

On-site dining is offered at The Highlander Lounge, where guests can enjoy a retro-inspired menu and a vibrant bar atmosphere. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily, alongside poolside snacks from the Snack Shack. Guests can unwind at the poolside bar or indulge in the Supper Club's dining experiences, complete with craft cocktails and unique culinary offerings.

Leisure & Business

The hotel provides a range of leisure amenities including a large atrium swimming pool, indoor hot tub, and a well-equipped fitness center. Business travelers can access 0.5 m² of conference and meeting space, featuring modern facilities for various events. Recreational activities extend to a game room with arcade games and outdoor yard games, catering to guests of all ages.

“The Bohemian is perfectly situated on the east side of Iowa City, making it a great base for local exploration and easy access to nearby attractions.”view full review

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“A vibrant hotel with exceptional service and fun amenities” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(8.5)

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 12 pm

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

A continental breakfast is served at affordable prices.

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets are allowed on request.

Number of rooms:90

Former name

Quality Inn & Suites Highlander Conference Center

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room Balcony

Max:

4 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Pool view

Shower

Heating

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King Room Pool View

Max:

2 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Pool view

Shower

Heating

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Superior Double Room

Max:

4 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Getting around

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City Centre

Iowa City 4.2 km

Airports

The Eastern Iowa (CID) 38.1 km

Quad City International (MLI) 100.7 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Relaxing Hot Tub!

“The hot tub experience was refreshing and perfect after a long day, enhancing my relaxation significantly.” view full review

Accessible Fun!

“The outdoor space was accessible and designed thoughtfully, making it enjoyable for everyone to participate in yard games.” view full review

Awesome Pool Area!

“The pool was ideally heated, providing a delightful escape, and I loved the added ping pong table for some friendly competition.” view full review

Perfect Conference Room!

“I was pleasantly surprised by the availability of a conference room for my zoom call, equipped with everything I needed.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Table tennis

Services

Room service
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245

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2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245

City landmarks

Park

Hickory Hill Park

2.1 km

Southeastern Iowa Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church

680 m

Relationships

1.2 km

Life

1.2 km

Family

1.6 km

800 Brown St

Happy Hollow Park

3.0 km

Visionary Stone

2.0 km

Man on a Bench

2.0 km

Church

First Presbyterian Church

2.4 km

Adugas Achim Cemetary

2.6 km

422 Brown St

Black's Gaslight Village

3.4 km

Museum

Old Capitol Museum

4.5 km

2850 Prairie Du Chien Rd NE

Devonian Fossil Gorge

4.8 km

200 Park Rd

City Park

3.8 km

Museum

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

4.4 km

1645 N Scott Blvd

Sacred Stone Circle

3.7 km

Church

Iowa City Zen Center

3.2 km

Saint Marks United Methodist Church

3.2 km

Brown St

Brown Street Historic District

3.4 km

St. Patrick Catholic Church

3.3 km

Iowa Avenue from Clinton Street to Gilbert Street

Iowa Avenue Literary Walk

4.1 km

610 E Jefferson St

St. Mary's Rectory

3.8 km

Woodlawn Historic District

3.6 km

Saint Wenceslaus Church

3.5 km

Park Maintenance Building

3.5 km

Church

New Creations International Church

3.6 km

515 E Davenport St

Letovsky-Rohret House

3.7 km

Church

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

3.6 km

University

University of Iowa

4.9 km

Church

Zion Lutheran Church

3.6 km

Nearby

Southeastern Iowa Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church

210 m

Restaurants

Joensy's Restaurant

250 m

2563 N Dodge St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.5

Service

7.5

Dining

7.0

Jim

United States, March 2024

7.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were perfect for my granddaughter to play in the pool after the first night. The hotel has a huge grassy courtyard that adds to its charm, although I missed having a whirlpool tub in the room.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, providing a comfortable stay.

Service

6.0

The service was decent overall, but some staff members seemed disinterested. However, they were courteous when we requested room service and dry cleaning services.

Location

9.0

The location was convenient, right off the I-80 by the Iowa City off-ramp. The proximity to the interstate and the large parking lot make it ideal, especially for travelers with trailers.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were satisfactory, but some items were not restocked timely. The breakfast had hot items but lacked variety.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained, including a hot tub and a ping pong table that added to the entertainment options.

Harry

United States, October 2023

8.0/10

I had a great time at the hotel. The rooms were always clean and comfortable; perfect for my granddaughter to enjoy the pool. However, there was a bad odor from the unclean shower curtain. The price for the room was reasonable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were always clean and perfect for my granddaughter to play in the pool.

Service

9.0

The service was always excellent and helpful, especially given that I'm disabled. The staff even lit a fire for us in the courtyard at night.

Location

8.0

The location was good, especially with the large parking lot, making it convenient if you're pulling a trailer. It was also close to the I-80 and the Iowa City offramp.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was ok, not restocked properly, but the homemade jams were a nice touch.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel also included a hot tub and ping pong table, which added to the good experience.