The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Travelers can enjoy the indoor pool for daytime relaxation, catch up on work with a coffee, or end the day with a satisfying dinner at this Iowa retreat.
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The Highlander Hotel, located near the University of Iowa, offers a refreshing getaway with its indoor pool and comfortable sun loungers. Guests can relax in the spa tub or visit The Highlander Supper Club, where the brunch and happy hour options rival the breakfast selections.
Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
The current price is NT$3,950
NT$4,424 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Patio, Courtyard View)

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Patio, Courtyard View)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)
8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
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About the neighborhood

2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
What's nearby
University of Iowa5 min drive - 4.9 km
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics8 min drive - 6.6 km- Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse6 min drive - 8.4 km
- Mercy Hospital6 min drive - 5.2 km
- The Englert Theater7 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
- Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)30 min drive
Restaurants
- The Black Angel Restaurant And Bar6 min drive
- A & A Pagliai's Pizza7 min drive
- Dairy Queen7 min drive
- Scooter’s Coffee2 min drive
- Kindred Coffee6 min drive
About this property
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities
Room amenities
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Important information
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 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)
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Reviews
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2025/12/21
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Jamee
2026/1/7
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Jamee
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Teresa
2025/10/27
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Teresa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Julie
2025/9/28
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Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Sara
2025/7/20
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Sara
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
2025/9/28
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Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Argenis
2025/6/28
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Argenis
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samantha
2025/7/21
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I’m totally coming back
Samantha
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Becky
2025/6/19
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Becky
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Thomas L.
2025/9/23
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Thomas L.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
David
2025/7/23
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David
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hilary
2025/4/3
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Hilary
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Helen
2025/7/19
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun vibe. Comfortable beds. Large Rooms.
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven
2025/4/21
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Steven
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
2025/4/17
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Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane
2025/6/2
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Jane
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
kenneth
2025/2/2
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kenneth
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori
2025/4/13
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Lori
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10/10 Excellent
Ayhan
2025/5/14
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Ayhan
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
2025/6/12
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Elizabeth
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10/10 Excellent
Sheila
2025/3/22
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Sheila
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eva
2024/8/25
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Eva
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Randy
2025/12/29
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Randy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Mellette
2025/3/17
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Mellette
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jordyn
2025/3/21
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