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1. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

2. Graduate By Hilton Iowa City

3. The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4. Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

6. Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center

7. Bally'S Quad Cities Casino & Hotel

8. Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg

Luxury Boutique Hotels Iowa City

  • Eco-friendly stay
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

4 Sturgis Corner Drive
1.5 km (1.0 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool

The 3-star smoke-free Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area is perfectly located in a historic area, offering guests easy access to the city's prime attractions. This Iowa City hotel features safety facilities including a first aid kit and luggage storage.

8.2
229 reviews
~ US$123 / night

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

1.5 km (1.0 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

The 3-star smoke-free Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area is perfectly located in a historic area, offering guests easy access to the city's prime attractions. This Iowa City hotel features safety facilities including a first aid kit and luggage storage.

8.2
229 reviews
From US$ 123 / night
  • Best-rated
Graduate By Hilton Iowa City Graduate By Hilton Iowa City

Graduate By Hilton Iowa City

210 S Dubuque St
0.4 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Paid valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Terrace

Featuring a shopping area and a restaurant, the comfortable Graduate By Hilton Iowa City hotel lies merely 7 minutes' walk from the Old Capitol Museum. Boasting a lounge bar along with a swimming pool, this 4-star fully serviced hotel is situated in an entertainment neighbourhood.

The air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as blackout curtains and climate control. The rooms have elegant furniture featuring a writing table. The private bathrooms feature hair dryers and towels.

8.4
365 reviews
~ US$109 / night

Graduate By Hilton Iowa City

0.4 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Paid valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Terrace

Graduate By Hilton Iowa City

Featuring a shopping area and a restaurant, the comfortable Graduate By Hilton Iowa City hotel lies merely 7 minutes' walk from the Old Capitol Museum. Boasting a lounge bar along with a swimming pool, this 4-star fully serviced hotel is situated in an entertainment neighbourhood.

The air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as blackout curtains and climate control. The rooms have elegant furniture featuring a writing table. The private bathrooms feature hair dryers and towels.

8.4
365 reviews
From US$ 109 / night

Boutique hotels near Iowa City

  • Guest favorite
The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

119 West Mississippi Drive
48.4 km (30.1 mi) from Iowa City
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Saltwater pool

The 4-star The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, located 3.7 km from Discovery Park, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. Comprising 102 rooms with views of the river, this Muscatine hotel offers a convenience shop and a restaurant.

Nice touches include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, along with a hairdryer and towels.

9
53 reviews
~ US$134 / night

The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

48.4 km (30.1 mi) from Iowa City
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Saltwater pool

The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The 4-star The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, located 3.7 km from Discovery Park, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. Comprising 102 rooms with views of the river, this Muscatine hotel offers a convenience shop and a restaurant.

Nice touches include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, along with a hairdryer and towels.

9
53 reviews
From US$ 134 / night
Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

485 Madison Ave. North
13.5 km (8.4 mi) from Iowa City
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool

The comfortable 4-star Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City provides proximity to North Liberty Baptist Church, which is situated approximately a 10-minute ride away. Wi-Fi is provided in public areas for guests' advantage.

7.6
226 reviews
~ US$86 / night

Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

13.5 km (8.4 mi) from Iowa City
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool

Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

The comfortable 4-star Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City provides proximity to North Liberty Baptist Church, which is situated approximately a 10-minute ride away. Wi-Fi is provided in public areas for guests' advantage.

7.6
226 reviews
From US$ 86 / night
  • Eco-friendly stay
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cedar Rapids-North Homewood Suites By Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

1140 Park Place Ne
42.3 km (26.3 mi) from Iowa City
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Heated swimming pool

The 3-star Homewood Suites By Hilton Cedar Rapids-North hotel, located within a 10-minute drive of Thomas Park, boasts an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature comforts like individual climate control, an iron and ironing board. These rooms have a carpet floor.

8.1
37 reviews
~ US$121 / night

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

42.3 km (26.3 mi) from Iowa City
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Heated swimming pool

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

The 3-star Homewood Suites By Hilton Cedar Rapids-North hotel, located within a 10-minute drive of Thomas Park, boasts an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature comforts like individual climate control, an iron and ironing board. These rooms have a carpet floor.

8.1
37 reviews
From US$ 121 / night
Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center

Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center

90 Twixt Town Road Ne
41.4 km (25.8 mi) from Iowa City
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Indoor swimming pool

Featuring a shared lounge and a golf course, the 3-star smoke-free Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center Marion enjoys a convenient location, 4.5 km from Lowe Park Ball Diamonds. Offering 103 rooms, the comfortable hotel provides a heated pool as well.

A walk-in shower, a shower/bath combination, and a rainfall showerhead, along with such comforts as a hairdryer and designer toiletries, are also provided. The Best Western Marion offers rooms which overlook the pool.

7.6
154 reviews
~ US$99 / night

Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center

41.4 km (25.8 mi) from Iowa City
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Indoor swimming pool

Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center

Featuring a shared lounge and a golf course, the 3-star smoke-free Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center Marion enjoys a convenient location, 4.5 km from Lowe Park Ball Diamonds. Offering 103 rooms, the comfortable hotel provides a heated pool as well.

A walk-in shower, a shower/bath combination, and a rainfall showerhead, along with such comforts as a hairdryer and designer toiletries, are also provided. The Best Western Marion offers rooms which overlook the pool.

7.6
154 reviews
From US$ 99 / night
Bally'S Quad Cities Casino & Hotel Bally'S Quad Cities Casino & Hotel

Bally'S Quad Cities Casino & Hotel

777 Bally Blvd
79.5 km (49.4 mi) from Iowa City
  • Restaurant
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool

The comfortable 4-star Bally'S Quad Cities Casino & Hotel Rock Island includes air-conditioned rooms approximately a 10-minute ride from Douglas Park Stadium. Boasting a swimming pool, the smoke-free hotel is nestled 4.2 km from natural attractions like Credit Island Park.

The private bathrooms include a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, along with such comforts as a hairdryer and bath sheets. All rooms look out over the lake.

7.6
65 reviews
~ US$140 / night

Bally'S Quad Cities Casino & Hotel

79.5 km (49.4 mi) from Iowa City
  • Restaurant
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool

Bally'S Quad Cities Casino & Hotel

The comfortable 4-star Bally'S Quad Cities Casino & Hotel Rock Island includes air-conditioned rooms approximately a 10-minute ride from Douglas Park Stadium. Boasting a swimming pool, the smoke-free hotel is nestled 4.2 km from natural attractions like Credit Island Park.

The private bathrooms include a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, along with such comforts as a hairdryer and bath sheets. All rooms look out over the lake.

7.6
65 reviews
From US$ 140 / night
  • Great deal
Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg

Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg

1220 First Ave Coralville
4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Iowa City
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Heated swimming pool

The 3-star Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg, situated within 25 minutes' walk of Cretzmeyer Track, offers a swimming pool as well as a fitness studio.

Guests will make use of a hair dryer and bath sheets in the private bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet, a shower/bath combination, and a shower/tub combination.

6.9
256 reviews
~ US$69 / night

Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg

4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Iowa City
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Heated swimming pool

Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg

The 3-star Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg, situated within 25 minutes' walk of Cretzmeyer Track, offers a swimming pool as well as a fitness studio.

Guests will make use of a hair dryer and bath sheets in the private bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet, a shower/bath combination, and a shower/tub combination.

6.9
256 reviews
From US$ 69 / night

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of Boutique Hotels in Iowa City, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

8.2 / 10

(229 Reviews)

From 123$
Graduate By Hilton Iowa City

8.4 / 10

(365 Reviews)

From 109$
The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

9.0 / 10

(53 Reviews)

From 134$
Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty - Liberty City

7.6 / 10

(226 Reviews)

From 86$
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

8.1 / 10

(37 Reviews)

From 121$

More accommodations in Iowa City

Travelodge By Wyndham Iowa City Travelodge By Wyndham Iowa City Travelodge By Wyndham Iowa City
7.2
575 reviews
~ US$ 52 / night
Travelodge By Wyndham Iowa City
3.4 km (2.1 mi) from city center
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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
8.3
140 reviews
~ US$ 182 / night
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
0.6 km (0.3 mi) from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which boutique hotels near the University of Iowa are best for families?

The Graduate By Hilton Iowa City and Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area both offer family-friendly amenities. They are close to local attractions like the University of Iowa and Kinnick Stadium.

Tip:

For early visits to the University, book your stay during weekdays, as local traffic is lighter compared to weekends.

What are the top boutique hotels for exploring downtown Iowa City?

Hotels like the Graduate By Hilton Iowa City place you near the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall and Hancher Auditorium. You can enjoy local shops, food, and entertainment here.

Tip:

To experience the best of downtown, visit on a Friday evening for live music in the area, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Can you recommend boutique hotels with a pool for family fun?

Both the Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center and Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area have indoor pools. These are perfect for kids to enjoy during your stay.

Tip:

Plan pool time in the afternoon when it's less crowded, especially on weekends.

Which boutique hotels in Iowa City are pet-friendly?

The Homewood Suites By Hilton Cedar Rapids-North and the Graduate By Hilton Iowa City welcome pets. Each hotel has specific pet policies to make your stay comfortable.

Tip:

Check the pet fee policies before booking, especially during peak travel times when these hotels can fill up quickly.

What boutique hotels in Iowa City provide easy access to local attractions?

Hotels like Holiday Inn Coralville - Iowa City By Ihg are just a short drive from the Coral Ridge Mall and Xtream Arena. Staying here makes it easy to visit various events.

Tip:

Visit local events at Xtream Arena by booking your stay during concert weekends to join the excitement.

Which boutique hotels offer breakfast included in the stay?

Expect complimentary breakfast at the Sleep Inn & Suites North Liberty and Hampton Inn Iowa City. Both hotels offer diverse breakfast options suitable for families.

Tip:

Arrive for breakfast before 8:30am to enjoy a wider variety of food and avoid the morning rush.

What boutique hotels near Cedar Rapids are ideal for business travelers?

Best Western Plus Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center offers great meeting facilities. It's well-equipped for business needs while providing comfortable accommodations for after work.

Tip:

Make use of the hotel's event assistance services to ensure smooth scheduling of any business meetings.

How can I get around Iowa City efficiently?

Iowa City has a reliable bus system, Coralville Transit, which connects many hotels and attractions. You can buy a pass for unlimited rides during your stay.

Tip:

Use the bus service during weekdays as it runs more frequently - particularly the route that services downtown and university areas.

What unique events happen in Iowa City throughout the year?

Iowa City hosts the Iowa City Book Festival in the fall, featuring author readings and workshops. This event attracts visitors from across the state.

Tip:

Book hotel stays well in advance as accommodations fill quickly during popular events like the book festival.

What are some must-visit local restaurants in Iowa City?

Try Big Grove Brewery and The Airliner for a taste of local favorites. Both spots provide unique dining options close to key attractions.

Tip:

Visit during lunch hours for daily specials that offer hearty meals at lower prices compared to dinner menus.

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