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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges
Sports facility
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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328 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Iowa City

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University in Iowa City (Downtown), you'll be steps from University of Iowa and 15 minutes by foot from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Englert Theater and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Iowa Old Capitol Building.

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Englert Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Iowa City Public Library - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Capitol Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pints - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offers 143 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 143 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a ballroom.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch at the hotel's restaurant, Garden Grille, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Iowa City? This hotel has 2700 square feet (251 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
Garden Grille - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.
Vue Rooftop - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • In-room 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 cribs 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 transportation 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 Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 894 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

raoul nedim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was good. Front desk ok. Parking experience was abysmal. Also did not/approve of my credit card being used to process charges without my knowledge or authorization.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. The. He Restaurant was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

TOM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Hopkins

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean and spacious. Nice views. Pool and hot tub were very nice. Nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes! Great staff! Great Room, Great dining. Keep up your excellent work. Thanks! Judy and Chuck Shepard
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Amenities
Coffee is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place in the city
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was terrific Good breakfast Great rooftop restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room Ana quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anjelica

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing hotel. The Vue, rooftop bar was the highlight of the hotel. The vue of downtown Iowa City was breathtaking. Will definitely be staying here on our next trip to Iowa City.
Christmas Eve drinks at The Vue Rooftop Bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Housekeeping tries to kick you out early. Check out is 11am but they will knock on your door multiple times before then.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025