- Pet friendly
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection in Iowa City offers family rooms with air-conditioning, kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a sofa bed, work desk, and TV. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a fitness center, sun terrace, indoor swimming pool, and free bicycles. Additional amenities include a hot tub, lounge, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves American, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, pizza, and seafood. Breakfast is available as a continental buffet. Convenient Location: Located 22 mi from The Eastern Iowa Airport, the hotel is near Kinnick Stadium (4.3 mi) and Paramount Theater (27 mi). Free on-site parking is provided.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Fitness center
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast

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Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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2 queen beds | ||
2 queen beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
2 queen beds | ||
2 queen beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
2 queen beds | ||
Standard Room Two Queen Beds Nonsmoking | ||
Standard Room with One King Bed Nonsmoking | ||
Accessible Two Queen Beds Nonsmoking | ||
King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access/Non Smoking | ||
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non-smoking | ||
King Suite with Courtyard View - Non-smoking | ||
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Courtyard View - Non Smoking | ||
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non Smoking | ||
King Suite - Disability Access/Non Smoking | ||
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking | ||
Standard Room J |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ashley
United States
“Style. It had a great vibe to it. The bar was clean and classy even being in the same area as the arcade, nice to see the pool tables in a dry area. So often hotels will put a pool table in the same area as the pool. Love love love the pool,...” - Aaron
United States
“Near and clean. Wonderful experience for our family and our softball team.” - Jacqueline
United States
“the decor of the entire place was amazing. this place just has an amazing vibe” - Karyn
United States
“Stayed here with my 17 year old son, we liked all the different things you could do, all the games and pool. Room was standard hotel room. There are a lot of restaurants in the area. Stayed in six different hotels on this trip and this bed was the...” - Ann
United States
“Customer Service was exceptional Food was very good Bartender was very attentive and personable” - Paula
United States
“Liked the size of the room And beds were very compfy.” - Michelle
United States
“Kids loved the heated pool. The brunch was amazing!” - Christine
United States
“Very nice hotel right off the highway. Mostly updated room and lots to do at the hotel. Perfect for my family traveling with a toddler and dog.” - Martin
United States
“The breakfast was just the standard and the breakfast room was somewhat cramped. The pool was wonderful, but too noisy and full of local kids. The room was great. The restaurant was good, but not as good as expected, considering the new chef,” - Shaun
United States
“The rooms were really well decorated, and very comfortable. The pool and hot tub area are phenomenal. The staff is always bending over backwards to help whenever they can”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Highlander Lounge
- CuisineAmerican • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Mexican • Pizza • Seafood
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.







The fine print
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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.