The Highlander Hotel

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December 2024

January 2025

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Bar

24/7 front desk

Parking included

Room service

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2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245

Mercy Hospital
5 min drive
University of Iowa
7 min drive
Highlander Prime Grille
1 min walk
Iowa City, IA (IOW)
18 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite (Courtyard)

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Classic Suite, Accessible

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Classic Suite

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.

The Highlander Hotel offers 97 accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at The Highlander Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Mercy Hospital. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an indoor pool are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.

Free WiFi
Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge
Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the spa tub
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
5 minutes by car from Mercy Hospital and 6 minutes from Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area

The Highlander Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5651 square feet (525 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Highlander Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Highlander Hotel was completed in July 2020.

This Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

The Highlander Supper Clu - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Supper Club Bar - Onsite bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Snack Shack - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

The Highlander Supper Clu
Supper Club Bar
Snack Shack

Things to do

24-hour fitness centre
Indoor pool
A hot tub
Table tennis

Family friendly

Children's books
Children's games
Free cots/infant beds
Indoor pool
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Ballroom
Free newspapers in reception
Reception hall
Water dispenser

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Conference centre (5651 square feet of space)
Coworking spaces
Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

Pool sunloungers
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Braille signage
Handrails in stairwells
Step-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Biodegradable drinking straws
Books
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Games
Local artist showcase
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Music library
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic water bottles
Renovated entire property – July 2020
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Romance packages available
Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
Stereo
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Bath or shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

TV channels
Flat-screen TV
Films for purchase
Premium channels

Food and drink

Champagne service

Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually decorated
Iron/ironing board (on request)
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Restaurant dining guide
Slippers
Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 50

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 50

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
An off-leash area is available
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

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

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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The Highlander Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Mark

22 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

22 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

17 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Highlander feels more like a home than a hotel. Beds are soft and cozy. Facilities very well kept. We were so pleased to get a handicap accessible room which was perfect for our needs. A quiet and peaceful spot!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chad

11 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Trevor, Arvada

Travelled with partner

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Sheets were stained. Bed was kinda low to the ground. Otherwise enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

11 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

10 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Amenities

This place has everything you need. Food, drinks, an arcade, outdoor seating, a nice pool area and lots of lounge space. The staff are very helpful and friendly. We were there on a busy weekend but I never would have known. It never felt over crowded or noisy. I will definitely be a return customer!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sooa

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Unique look. Nice cleansing products (soap etc) in room. Nice fire pit outside. Didn’t use gaming room in back but looked like fun.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie

9 Sept 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Travelled with family

9 Sept 2024

The first desk team was so great, kind and helpful!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

9 Sept 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family

6 Sept 2024

Enjoyed the bar.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

5 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love a great boutique!

We are proud parents of a Hawkeye football player who reside in Chicago and hail from NYC and NJ. We also enjoy international travel and have been blessed to be exposed to wonderful hotel accommodations. We especially appreciate the beauty of a great boutique hotel which The Highlander certainly is. We are so fortunate to be staying here for all our home games this year!