Description
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Iowa City? This hotel has 5651 square feet (525 squa… more
Located in Iowa City, The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Mercy Hospital and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse. This family-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Iowa City Public Library and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from The Englert Theater.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. University of Iowa - 4 km / 2.5 mi Mercy Hospital - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Iowa Avenue Literary Walk - 5 km / 3.1 mi University of Iowa Health Care - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi University of Iowa Museum of Natural History - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi Iowa City Public Library - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi Iowa Old Capitol Building - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi Old Capitol Museum - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi The Englert Theater - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi Stanley Museum of Art - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 7 km / 4.4 mi Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse - 7 km / 4.4 mi Johnson County Historical Society - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi Kinnick Stadium - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi The preferred airport for The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 38 km / 23.6 mi . Near Iowa Avenue Literary Walk.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Supper Club, for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays.
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- Air conditioning
- Additional services
- Laundry
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Books
- Dance hall
- Games room
- Pool table
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- 24-hour gym
- Banquet and event room
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Conference centre
- Hair dryer
- Luggage storage
- Newspapers
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Sale of tickets
- Security
- Terrace
- Wedding service
- Children
- Game area
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Pool bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Restaurant guide
- Swimming pools
- Poolside sun loungers
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Activities
- Table tennis
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Iowa City
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Megan C
Des Moines, Iowa
25/03/2026
“Fun for kids”
The kids had a blast at the pool and arcade!
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Taylor N
04/11/2025
“Best Hotel I've Been To”
It was an amazing stay!! Great staff, beautiful rooms, and the perfect location. Stayed there with a group of friends for Iowa Ren Faire. We were lucky enough to snag the rockstar bus experience for the first day, the best start to our weekend. The arcade was a wonderful suprise, for me at least, a… more
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Eleni G
Chicago, Illinois
20/01/2026
“Fun stay but loose ends need tightened up”
We enjoyed our stay, but there are areas that could be tightened up to make this a 4 or 5 star review. 1. No coffee or tea in the rooms. 2. Breakfast: ran out of coffee and fruit. Having gluten/dairy allergies, we were only left with juice for breakfast since the rest was waffles and breakfast pi… more
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