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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

255 East Court St, Iowa City, IA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is a three-star hotel located in the heart of Iowa City, within a three-minute walk of the University of Iowa campus. The property sits just two minutes by car from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and steps from the Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater, making it an ideal base for visitors to the university and downtown area.

The 151 guestrooms feature flat-screen televisions, down comforters, and premium bedding. Each room includes complimentary wireless internet access, cable programming, a desk, a separate sitting area, and a phone with free local calls. Guests rated room comfort highly at 4.6 out of 5.

The hotel offers dining at 24/7 Gallery Menu restaurant, along with a coffee shop and bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included with every stay. Beyond dining, the property features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities include a business center, meeting and banquet facilities, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible fitness facilities, restaurant seating, meeting spaces, and a stair-free path to the entrance. Parking is available with limited spaces; self-parking carries a surcharge.

Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to midnight, with checkout at 12:00 PM. Dogs are welcome for a $75 fee, with a maximum of two pets per room and a 50-pound limit per pet or 75-pound total limit. Service animals are exempt from pet fees. The property has earned an overall guest rating of 4.5 out of 5 across more than 1,000 reviews.

Location & nearby attractions

A stay at Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown places you in the heart of Iowa City, a short 3-minute walk from University of Iowa and within 2 minutes by car from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Iowa City Public Library and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from The Englert Theater.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

University of Iowa - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Iowa City Public Library - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Englert Theater - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Iowa Avenue Literary Walk - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Stanley Museum of Art - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Iowa Old Capitol Building - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Old Capitol Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Mercy Hospital - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Kinnick Stadium - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Finkbine Golf Course - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Walden Green Park - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Pleasant Valley Golf Course - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi

The preferred airport for Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 39.2 km / 24.4 mi

Rooms

Stay in one of 151 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Stop by the hotel's restaurant, 24/7 Gallery Menu, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Amenities & features

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 22 miles and Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) - 1.7 miles.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Secure, temperature-controlled underground parking ($15/day)

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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
  • 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.Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • $75 pet fee. 50 lb limit per pet or 75 lb total limit for two pets.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).