The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

–Great location - show map
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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

9.2

Property highlights

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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 work desk, sofa bed, and TV. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a fitness center, sun terrace, indoor swimming pool, and free bicycles. Additional amenities include a hot tub, 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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Ascend Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Ascend Collection

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
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
Standard Room A
Standard Room E
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Guests who stayed here loved

Julie
United States United States
“The decor was amazing. The pool and hot tub were great. Nice to have a restaurant that stayed open until 9. Beautiful bar and game room. Best free breakfast I have ever had. They served on real plates and silverware not plastic.”
Ashley
United States 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 United States
“Near and clean. Wonderful experience for our family and our softball team.”
Jacqueline
United States United States
“the decor of the entire place was amazing. this place just has an amazing vibe”
Karyn
United States 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 United States
“Customer Service was exceptional Food was very good Bartender was very attentive and personable”
Paula
United States United States
“Liked the size of the room And beds were very compfy.”
Michelle
United States United States
“Kids loved the heated pool. The brunch was amazing!”
Christine
United States 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 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,”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Highlander Lounge
  • Cuisine
    American • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Mexican • Pizza • Seafood
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

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Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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.