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The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Iowa City with indoor pool and restaurant

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk
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Nestled near the University of Iowa, The Highlander Hotel offers a refreshing retreat with its indoor pool and sun loungers. Unwind at the spa tub or grab a bite to eat at The Highlander Supper Club, where brunch and happy hour are just as popular as breakfast.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Non-smoking
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Bathtub or shower
$139 nightly
The total price is $156
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

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
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

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
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

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
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

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
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

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
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Patio, Courtyard View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

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
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

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
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

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
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
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$90 nightly
The price is $101
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • The Englert Theater - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A & A Pagliai's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kindred Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BlackStone - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Supper Club, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers love the pool and helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 97 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Off-leash area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast on weekday mornings
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's games
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Table tennis

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference center (5651 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1967
  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Supper Club - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Patio Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Snack Shack - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Clarion Highlander
Clarion Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Hotel Highlander
Clarion Hotel Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel And Conference Center Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel Iowa City
The Bohemian
The Highlander Hotel
Clarion Hotel Highlander Conference Center
The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Iowa City
The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Iowa City

Frequently asked questions

Does The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 50 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel and nearby?

The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel has 2 bars, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a hot tub and an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, Supper Club offers American cuisine.

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