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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

855-229-5934
328 South Clinton St, Iowa City, IA, US
4.0Very Good
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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University is a 3-star hotel in Iowa City, Iowa, positioned steps from the University of Iowa campus. The Downtown location places guests within a short walk of The Englert Theater and Iowa Old Capitol Building, each 0.3 miles away, with University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics reachable in about 15 minutes on foot.

The 143 guestrooms include amenities such as refrigerators, LCD televisions, and coffee/tea makers. All rooms feature complimentary wired and wireless internet access, private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers, and complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Phones and microwaves are standard in each room. Guest comfort is rated highly at 4.7 out of 5.

The hotel offers dining at Garden Grille restaurant, with lunch service available, and room service during limited hours. Two bars and lounges provide refreshment options. Complimentary buffet breakfast is served weekdays from 6 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM for a surcharge. Recreation amenities include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The property features a ballroom and meeting space totaling 2,700 square feet, along with wedding services and a business center. Free wireless internet is available throughout, and an electric car charging station is on-site.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM anytime, with standard check-out at 11:00 AM. Self-parking is available for a surcharge, and covered parking options are offered. The property is wheelchair accessible with accessible registration and pathways. Iowa City Municipal Airport is the nearest regional airport. The hotel maintains a 4.6 out of 5 overall guest rating with a 96.5% recommendation rate.

Location & nearby attractions

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.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

University of Iowa - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
The Englert Theater - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Iowa City Public Library - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stanley Museum of Art - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Iowa Old Capitol Building - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Old Capitol Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Iowa Avenue Literary Walk - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Mercy Hospital - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Kinnick Stadium - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Finkbine Golf Course - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Walden Green Park - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Coralville VA Care Clinic - 5 km / 3.1 mi

The nearest major airport is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 37.7 km / 23.4 mi

Rooms

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.

Dining

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.

Amenities & features

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.
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.

Getting here

Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) 1801 Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Individuals are responsible for their own parking

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs and cats 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
  • No pets allowed
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • 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

Know before you go

  • 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.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).