I came to Iowa City in order to give a talk on campus at the University of Iowa. The organizers put…read moreme in this hotel. When you are in a preselected hotel you never know what you are going to get. Sometimes universities really want to wow you and will put you in extravagant hotels. Other times departments are on a budget crunch and put you in the cheapest option. This hotel hit the exact sweet spot for me. It was right by campus as well as the downtown. That meant it was easy for me to meet with colleagues but also walk around town and go to dinner. The rooms were spacious, the hotel was clean, and there was amble parking. The parking is a bit odd in that it uses a city owned parking garage and you have to get vouchers from the front desk. I didn't drive at all while in town, so this didn't impact me but it is something to be aware of. The amenities at the hotel were good. There was a typical hotel gym and pool that I checked out. There is also a rooftop bar/restaurant. I went up one night for a drink and enjoyed it. There is a large open space and then an outdoor patio. It was a mixture of college kids and people visiting the city. It is one of the taller buildings in Iowa City so the view was great. Now the most important question . . . how was the breakfast? There was pretty standard hotel fare, and most importantly a waffle maker. It made my morning.

Arrived very late and, luckily, an employee was outside for me to ask where parking is (there is a…read moreparking garage behind the property). That part was a little tricky, and apparently, guests pay for parking... or at least I had to. Other than that, the room was great! Beds are very comfortable and clean. Downtown Iowa City is really cool, too. I will definitely stay here again.

We love this hotel! It's in a great location, rooms are spacious and quiet, and there are…read morethoughtful touches throughout. I applaud the eco-friendly touches like actual flatware rather than plastic, and fixed dispensers in the shower rather than waste from plastic bottles. The staff is friendly (and welcoming to our pets, which is refreshing) and the breakfast was very good. My only complaint is it is a hassle to park, with an underground lot that's a bit of a maze. 4.5 stars and would stay again!

Front desk was frequently unmanned during my two night stay including at 7 am checkout time…read more Front desk person is also responsible for tending the bar in the lobby and Monday night when I went for a drink woman sitting at the bar said front desk person "is making my pizza and he's been gone for 20 minutes. " meanwhile another guest was waiting to check in and phone was ringing off the hook. Front desk staff is constantly multitasking but uniformly good natured nonetheless. No hot water at 5:45 am. Hot water mysteriously came on promptly at 6:00 am. Phone in my room had no dial tone; friends left two voicemails for me but message light didn't indicate that.

Loved this bed & breakfast! Chris(tine) and Doug provided a welcoming, hospitable environment that…read moreis as social or private and quiet as you wish. You'll be greeted by a heaping pile of home-baked oatmeal cookies AND an adorable & friendly pug-beagle named Jemma. The Blue Room on the second floor has a private shower and toilet, all very clean, and a comfy bed with armchair + mini-fridge. Self-service tea is right outside the door. Our weekday breakfast included lemon blueberry scones baked from scratch, oatmeal apple muffins (zucchini muffins the next day), and a giant, sizzling cheese-mushroom-onion-tomato frittata with coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and gourmet teas. Oats and flax also available. Organic berries and cantaloupe. Will definitely stay here again if ever back in town... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

I had three stays at The Brown Street Inn over the past month or so, and each was amazing--two in…read morethe Blue Room and one in the Yellow Room. I liked the rooms equally. The Blue Room has less natural light for great sleep, and the Yellow Room is bright and sunny. Christine and Doug were amazingly helpful with small things like printing off a page or two for the class I was taking in Iowa City. The frittata that appears on days when Christine isn't overwhelmed with her other work is amazing! They were extremely accommodating of my varying schedule, leaving coffee out beyond the typical clean-up time. I'll stay here again when I'm overnighting in Iowa City. Highly recommended, especially if you're in Iowa City for a short-term class.

We came to Iowa City for the STOP/TIME music festival. A lot of artists in the festival were also…read morestaying here. The venues are all near - within easy walking distance - to this hotel. Our only problem here was that there was an extremely loud party across/in the hall by our room our first night there. We did get a different room for the second night and had no problems. I like that there is an outlet and shelf by "my" side of the bed. That seems like a small thing but it is a very uncommon amenity and it REALLY makes my life easier and is much appreciated. Decor is whimsical and interesting. Room has a fridge, I always like that. There is a cafe here with fantastic coffee drinks. Also, I got a hug from Branford Marsalis here but I can't guarantee that others would be so fortunate. If we come to the Stop/Time festival in the future - and we probably will - we absolutely will stay here again.

Location is a strong point--convenient and easy to access. Pricing was fair overall, especially for…read morea work stay, and the on-site shop and coffee/restaurant options were reasonably priced. That said, there are better dining options nearby, which I'd recommend over eating at the hotel. Parking is overpriced for what this property is. $20/day feels excessive given the overall quality and location. Service was the biggest concern. The bathroom wasn't properly cleaned, and issues others have mentioned in reviews--like the pumps--are real and still not addressed. That's a red flag. While the older design didn't bother me personally, it's clear the property isn't being maintained at a level that matches expectations. The bigger issue is execution: outdated equipment (the AC unit is loud enough to wake you up), visible dust, and inconsistent upkeep all point to broader operational problems. Some light modernization and tighter attention to cleanliness and maintenance would go a long way. Overall, this doesn't align with what I'd expect from a four-star experience.

Homewood Suites by Hilton is a delightful place to stay. The room, beds, and overall property were…read moreclean and well maintained. The front desk clerk was energetic and friendly, even recommending a few local spots to grab food. We didn't use the pool or gym, but both looked clean and well taken care of. The only downside was that the business center was permanently closed, which was unfortunate since we needed to print a few things. Otherwise, the price was surprisingly reasonable -- especially on a day when the Iowa Hawkeyes were playing. I'd definitely stay here again.

On a return visit stayed at Homewood Suites and had a wonderful and relaxing experience. The…read morecleanliness, professionalism, maintenance and overall upkeep did live up to the Hilton Brand. My television worked, the flush power was great, the lighting in the room was improved and the shower pressure and water was on point. One small suggestion would be to place a small plastic or round metal closure over the front door peep hole for more privacy. Thank you Homewood.

If you enjoy consistency in cleanliness, professionalism, spacious and secure rooms, as well as…read moreeasy access then this is the place for your dollar that takes pride in uplifting the Hilton Brand. As a frequent quest due to the easy access to University of Iowa and the walkability to other amenities this is a superb hotel. A place that will afford you the comfort of home.

The great things about this place are: the people who work here and check you in, who are super…read morenice; the location, right on the ped mall in downtown IC, convenient for doing everything; and the balcony and kitchenette rooms, which are spacious. I've stayed there a few times this fall and the one thing they need to work on is keeping things in good repair. Last week my double queen with balcony had a shade that would only rise halfway leaving the room dark most of the time. It also had a leak in the tub that caused tons of water to saturate the bathroom rug and go all over the floor that we had to clean up with a few washcloths since they only give you two towels. On the way back we had a king with balcony and there was a weird scratchy thing in the tub that was either covering up damage or there to prevent people from slipping although it was such a weird narrow strip I can't imagine it was for the latter really. A piece of it was bent up so if you tried to use the tub it would scratch your back and perhaps break the skin so I didn't try that for long since it was so uncomfortable. Also there was a tiny amount of toilet paper on the roll in the bathroom and no extra roll like usual. Things like that probably mean next time I will try one of the other places in town, which makes me sad, because I would always stay here if I had not had two rooms in a row in one week that were both in disrepair. It's too bad renting a place for the tub and then having the tub be weird and too scratchy and sharp to actually use. Hopefully this is something they will work on and maybe I will try it again next summer to see if anything is broken this time.

OMG! My niece just needed a good night's sleep after being w/ her dad in the MICU at the…read moreUniversity. At 2 AM, she was awakened from a dead sleep to fighting & things being thrown in the room across the hall! No offer to issue a partial refund & cops took way too long to respond! SINGLE WOMEN, DO NOT STAY in this hotel! She also was accosted by men as she tried to grab dinner; ended up ordering Uber Eats;( Close enough to hospital but don't do it!!!

Very nice hotel, a couple of blocks from the very center of Iowa City. It is 6 floors high, and you…read morecan see afar from the windows. The cleaning staff acceded to our requests. The breakfast which was included for us the next morning was good, and the staff handled the busy hotel's guest volume well.

Interesting place. It's definitely a refinished old building. It's an historical landmark actually…read more Stayed here during a snowstorm and while I wouldn't normally, I ate dinner at the hotel. My food was pretty good. Nothing to write home about but others around were complaining and I had none. Pool and hot tub area was nice and big. May not be back but I don't tend to try to accumulate Choice hotel points. I would go if my kids were with me just for the pool area. Front desk staff was amazing!

We visited The Highlander for the first time on my 40th birthday. I had been wanting to try this…read moreplace for months. We pulled into the parking lot and my first impression was that it looked a bit tired. That didn't deter me though. We walked into the hotel and there was a hostess almost immediately to the left of the entryway who took us into the dining room for dinner. The dining room is decorated in purple and black and I somehow got the memo to wear my Prince shirt. :) I loved the photography on the walls from back in the day. There was only one other couple dining when we sat down, so I was a little worried. Service was slow to start but it ended well. Our waiter was pulling triple duty while also acting as bartender and trainer. My drink about knocked my socks off. I'm pretty sure it was straight bourbon. The onion rings were yummy and my swordfish was pretty decent. It was prime rib night, but we didn't partake. All entrees come with a salad and bread basket, By the time dinner was over the dining room was moderately full. Lots of couples aged 70+. From dinner we headed to the arcade where some live music was starting. We stayed for a little while to play games and have another drink. I recommend the strawberry-like cocktail - Foxy Lady maybe. Numerous arcade games were out of order, but Zoltar and Skee-ball there and made up for it. The sunken bar is really neat. I love that the new owners kept it. We headed out around 8:30 but not before checking out the pool area. We couldn't access the pool because we weren't staying at the hotel, but got the gist through the window. A fun place to try! I think we spent around $150 on everything - drinks, food for two, games and tips.

We really love this hotel…read more Drury is now our favorite brand of hotels, and this location is really everything I look for. They have good clean rooms with comfortable beds and pillows, good free breakfast, indoor pool, wonderful helpful staff, and it's an affordable price. It's a good location right off I-80 at the Iowa River landing. The indoor/outdoor swim out pool is even open in the winter! It was even more exciting to swim in and out in Feb!!! But really the reason I'm writing an update is because my mom tripped and fell on her face while we were in Iowa City and the hotel staff was all so kind and helpful and adaptable with extending our stay/having a late checkout. They were kind, thoughtful, and really trying to help. They were extraordinary!

Really 5 star from check in, convenient parking, huge room, good shower, comfy beds, quick…read moreelevator, food, booze, breakfast, etc. didn't use but the pool was great looking. Wonderful, and cheap!

Stayed in the SpringHill in corralville. Rooms were clean. The staff was very nice and the…read morebreakfast was standard for a hotel. Overall, a good stay.

From start to finish, I felt like a welcomed guest! The moment we were greeted to resolving a…read moreproblem at the end was effortless and without question. We enjoyed the space of the room, the comfort, and as noted the overall service. I would recommend them again and because of this experience we will look at SpringHill Suites for future destinations.