Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

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Hampton Inn
8.2 (352 reviews)
4 Sturgis Corner , Iowa City , US
+1 319-339-8000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms and bathrooms
Friendly/helpful staff (frequently noted)
Good location / close to hospital
Comfortable beds; family-friendly (microwave in room for some)
Breakfast praised in several reviews
Cons:
Ongoing renovation causing mess/noise and disruption
Front desk availability problems, long check-in/out waits, overbooking/downgrades
Inconsistent breakfast offerings and weak coffee at times
Broken or missing in-room amenities (TVs, refrigerators, pullouts)
Some rooms small; occasional stiff beds or musty smells

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple reviews explicitly praise clean rooms and bathrooms; a few mention renovation dust and messy halls, but room-level cleanliness is generally strong.
Service
8.1
Staff described as friendly and exceptionally helpful in several reviews, though there are notable complaints about front desk availability, long waits at check-in/out and some booking/overbooking issues.
Location
8.8
Several guests note a good location (including proximity to a hospital) and convenience; location sentiment is consistently positive.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms are often described as comfortable, with microwaves and good beds for families, but there are recurring issues: small room size for some, stiff beds, occasional broken TVs and room downgrades.
Amenities
7.9
Amenities are mixed: some rooms have microwaves, but guests report no refrigerators, broken TVs, ongoing renovation impacts and limited availability of pull-out beds.
Value for Money
7.7
Perceived value is mixed — some call it good value while others felt overcharged (notably a very negative report of paying a high sum and receiving poor service/condition).
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast receives both praise (delicious, nourishing options) and criticism (missing cereals, weak regular coffee, occasional shortages). Overall slightly positive but inconsistent.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall sentiment ranges from very positive (comfortable, clean, welcoming) to very negative (renovation chaos, multiple service failures). Most stays lean positive despite notable negative outliers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:38

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the on-site indoor pool and enjoy free Wi-Fi and a 50-inch flat-screen TV in every room.

Convenient Facilities
Stay hassle-free with a microwave, fridge, and tea/coffee-making facilities in each room. Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast and make use of the fitness center and launderette.

Prime Location
Located just across the river from the University of Iowa campus and 1 mile from Kinnick Stadium, our hotel offers easy access to all the attractions. Shopping at Coral Ridge Mall is just a short drive away.

Experience comfort, convenience, and luxury at Hampton Inn – Iowa City. Book your stay now!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CID

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 352 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 8.1
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Klosterman • couple • us
10
Pros:

Excellent food, very clean

Cons:

Nothing. Very happy with this hotel

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Albert • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Warm welcome. Good value. Good location.

Cons:

Bed was stiff. Musty smell.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • couple • us
6
Cons:

Desk clerk was rarely at the front desk. Seemed like we waited for ever to check in or out. While eating breakfast I noticed that other guests were having the same problem.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jeanine • family_with_children • us
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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patricia • couple • us
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • us
8
Older woman stayed one night. Everything was fine.
Pros:

Room was very comfortable and clean. The staff was very professional and friendly.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • us
9
Good stay overnight
Pros:

Good location, comfortable and clean

Cons:

Was still in process of being renovated, although did not interfere with stay

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Staff was exceptionally helpful, rooms were clean, felt very welcome

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Andy • family_with_children • us
9
It was what we needed
Pros:

Ease of check in

Cons:

Size of room

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sutton • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Haugen • couple • us
8
Acceptable
Pros:

The breakfast was fine except they didn't have raison bran.

Cons:

They didn't always have robust coffee; the regular is too weak.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Samara • solo_traveller • jo
7
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

The breakfast

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • us
3
Dead tv and remodeling really sucked.
Pros:

Conveniently close to hospital, and quiet.

Cons:

Changed rooms and were given a room with a broken TV that wouldn't work. They had no other rooms available. I was supposed to get 50 % off rate, but booking.com did not respond.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Mrs. Patricia Perry • couple • us
5
What a mess
Pros:

The staff were friendly.

Cons:

The halls were a mess. Looked as if a tornado went through.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • us
9
I know what to expect at any Hampton Inn. They are clean
Pros:

Did not have breakfast. We always stay at the Hampton wherever we go and that’s one of the reasons is breakfast It always been very good

Cons:

Less money is always good for a room

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Felicite • family_with_children • us
10
My state was absolutely amazing!
Pros:

The room was nice and knit! Has a microwave in the room so we didn’t have to go in the lobby to warm up our food! My kids loved the beds! The bathroom was very comfortable and clean! My kids and I can’t wait for next time we come to Iowa City!

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Lori • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • couple • us
7
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Shalini • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee