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The Highlander Hotel

4.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk
Point of interest
Indoor spa tub
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking included

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2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
  • Mercy Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of Iowa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of Iowa Health Care
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Iowa City, IA (IOW)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Suite, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Highlander Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Highlander Hotel offers 97 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and complimentary slippers. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that 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, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry 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 hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast 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-lead area
The Highlander Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 metres) and includes a conference centre. 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 – On-site bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Snack Shack – This coffee shop specialises 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Snack Shack
  • Supper Club Bar
  • The Highlander Supper Clu

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books
  • Games
  • Indoor pool
  • Music library
  • Spa tub
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (5,651 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-lead 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • A 1.5 per cent 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 at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 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).

Property is 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 Hotel
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City
The Highlander Hotel Hotel Iowa City
Clarion Hotel Highlander Conference Center

The Highlander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 803 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique retro hotel
The hotel was great. The pool and hot tub looked great although we didn't use them. The bed was comfortable. We liked the large arcade area near the bar. Coffee in the room would have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the pool and the arcade for the kids. The food and drinks are great, but a bit pricey for hungry boys who have been swimming all day, so we also bring some of our own snacks. The beds are pretty comfy and the bathroom is nice without being super modern. I wouldn't mind a few more places to hang towels and other wet things and I
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hallways are just a bit noisy when you’re in the room. Otherwise a great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Do not get a mezzanine room if you want any sort of quiet. Kids will be screaming from 9am to 9pm in the pool area. There is a big gap under the door onto the deck and zero sound proofing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hot tub was out of order. There were no microwaves, coffee maker, ice bucket or cups provided for the room. We told the front desk clerk that when we booked , we asked if the hot tub was working and told yes. He told us there was too much chlorine and to just use the pool. It was our anniversary and it was ruined because of this below average establishment that we used to love in the past
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Harold

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is older and wear & tear is apparent. The location is farther from campus/downtown or dinning options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property has been refurbished but seems overpriced for what it offers. There is no free breakfast and at $28 per person for the breakfast buffet, we chose to eat elsewhere. There are a few more refurbishments that need to be done like flooring in the bathroom and more outlets for charging. The bed was a bit soft but they had plenty of pillows and an extra blanket in the room which was appreciated. The staff was pleasant, the room was quiet and it was convenient to the highway for our side trip to the Amana Colonies. Overall, it was fine for our stay for a Hawkeye game but not any fancier or better than any of the chain hotels.

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Very nice hotel super cute clean However, picked this hotel for the hot tub which was broke and from conversation with employee is broke frequently, too bad otherwise would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, has pool, hot tub, arcade, outside games, fire pits with outdoor seating, has restaurant, and small snack shack. Looks like they also have rooms for partys
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aneesah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

felicia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a suite. Very spacious! Nice lobby area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill, Enumclaw

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine, in an odd way. Giant screens to cover the windows(no curtains). Kind of austere, minimal decor. No microwave, but snack room had one, with complementary fruit, tea and coffee. Lounge, bar and dining room had no patrons and no staff. Large pool also had no people. Late October stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
From the photos and the price of the hotel ($400) a night... We were expecting a very nice hotel. The commen areas are nice. The arcade had lots of fun games...that were not working. In our room 107 it was very obvious from the chipping paint that the tile floor was painted. Even the toilet in the hotel room was a commercial toilet you can find in the public bathroom at Walmart. Above our bed there was a bad patch job to the ceiling where there was a obvious problem. The outside of the building and the parking lot are very visible run down. The owners have focused a lot of attention on the lobby that is obvious but the rest of the hotel is short cut cosmetics. Staff is nice. Hotel not worth the price per night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff! Unique atmosphere, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bar and arcade plus pool allow us to overlook the cheap remodel work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024