Conveniently located on the campus of the University of Iowa, this hotel is 5 minutes from Carver Hawkeye Arena. The hotel features a restaurant and rooms with a 37-inch flat-screen HDTV. The elegant rooms at the hotel are styled with wood furniture and warm colors. Each includes a coffee maker, a work desk and lounge chair. Guests have free access to the state-of-the-art gym. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk are available. Graduate Food Hall is located on-site. The concept offers a wide variety of food options for hotel guests. Englert Civic Theater and the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History are just a 10-minute walk from this hotel. Coral Ridge Mall is 10 minutes away by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Graduate by Hilton
Hotel chain/brand
Graduate by Hilton

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel


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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 69 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the <b>central location</b> of the accommodation, making it easy to explore Iowa City. The staff received praise for their friendliness and efficiency. <b>Room comfort</b> was appreciated, though opinions on <b>cleanliness</b> and <b>bed comfort</b> were mixed. <b>Parking</b> was a concern for some guests.
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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Belinda
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved the decor and the service was very good too! Rooms were very comfortable and the location in the Ped Mall is ideal to get around the city.
  • Michelle
    Canada Canada
    It was close to all amenities that we could ever need. ALL staff were so fantastic.
  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    location friendly staff fun to have wilder and Poindexter adjacent
  • Shawn
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect location, beautiful accommodations, extremely comfortable bed, I toothpaste is really well done decor both in the hotel room and throughout the hotel. Great public balcony. Coffee shop and restaurant in the hotel were fantastic. Very easy...
  • Jill
    United States of America United States of America
    The office staff was wonderful checking in, and checking out. I just dropped my daughter off for her freshman year at Iowa. While checking out the young man gave me his business card and told me to reach out when I come back, and he would take...
  • Rebecca
    United States of America United States of America
    So cute and well-themed! Great location—right on the pedestrian mall and easy access to many fun shops and venues. The bed was a bit soft for me but that’s just preference. The common areas were very welcoming, clean, and bright. The team was...
  • Seth
    United States of America United States of America
    Great hotel! Loved the boutique hotel decor and feel! Staff was very friendly and helpful! This was a delightful hotel, and we can’t wait to visit again!
  • Sophie
    United States of America United States of America
    Conveniently located, great decoration and very quiet.
  • Kimberlee
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is great, walkable to restaurants, shops, history, etc. The ambiance and writing theme appreciated, perfect for U of Iowa.
  • Ana
    United States of America United States of America
    The location. The room was very nice and the beds were very comfortable.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Wilder
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • Poindexter Coffee
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $20 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Graduate by Hilton Iowa City of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

  • Graduate by Hilton Iowa City offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness
    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Quad

  • Check-in at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is 1,500 feet from the center of Iowa City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Graduate by Hilton Iowa City has 2 restaurants:

    • Poindexter Coffee
    • Wilder

  • Yes, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish