Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

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Hilton Garden Inn
9 (330 reviews)
328 S. Clinton St. , Iowa City , US
+1 319-248-6100

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Issues with food quality
High costs for additional services

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
Cleanliness was generally praised, with some concerns about room cleanliness.
Service
9.61
Service was noted to be friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.65
Great location mentioned consistently throughout the reviews.
Room Quality
9.1
The rooms were described as clean, comfortable, and spacious.
Amenities
9.13
Amenities such as the rooftop restaurant and pool were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
8.59
Concerns about high prices and additional charges were expressed.
Food and Beverage
8.14
Mixed feelings about food quality, with some negative feedback on breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall satisfaction acknowledged, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:59

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Located just 1.5 km from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel features a restaurant, a bar, an indoor pool, and a hot tub, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Guests can enjoy amenities such as room service, a 24-hour front desk, a desk, a TV, and a private bathroom in each room. With added comforts like bed linen, towels, and a fridge in all guest rooms, every need is anticipated and met effortlessly.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Situated just 46 km from Paramount Theatre, and with The Eastern Iowa Airport a convenient 36 km away, Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers alike.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience? Book your stay now at Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University.

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: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 330 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.13
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Christy • couple • us
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • family_with_children • us
5
Not up to par for Hilton
Pros:

Location

Cons:

TV did not work and someone had to come fix it. The bathroom door would not stay closed. Phone to call front desk wasn’t working well. Hotel did not have the signature Hilton smell.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Becky • couple • us
1
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Moony • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

That I do not live here permanently

Cons:

Unprofessional receptionist

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • us
10
Staff was very helpful and checked on us multiple times as we walked through
Pros:

Location was great

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • solo_traveller • us
7
Pretty good expect more from Hilton
Pros:

Central location clean rooms and facility most staff nice.

Cons:

They literally ran out of coffee pods for the room second day of 4 day stay! Ran out of washcloths housekeeping not the best
The front desk girl forgot to give parking voucher. They said 15 a day to park but didn’t mention to get that you have to prepay then they give you a little green ticket to get out of garage. 1 day ended up paying full rate of 30!! Not very helpful in making up for that either

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Irene • couple • us
5
Cool
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Everything was clean

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Roberta • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Dietmar • solo_traveller • at
1
Vorsicht, wenn man auf eine Rechnung angewiesen ist
Pros:

Lage und Atmosphäre ist sehr gut.
Convenient.
Achtung für Businessleute, die die Hotelkosten privat vorstrecken. Nicht ohne Rechnung in Händen abreisen.

Cons:

Beim Check out war es nicht möglich eine Rechnung zu bekommen (System funktionierte nicht). Man bat mich, eine Email Adresse zu hinterlassen. Das kann passieren. Ist ok.
Aber leider habe ich trotz mehrmaligem Nachfragen und sogar einer schriftlichen Intervention von Booking bis heute (3 Wochen später) noch keine Rechnung erhalten. D.h. ich kann den Aufenthalt (über USD 1000,-) nicht gegenüber meiner Firma abrechnen, muss privat bezahlen.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Lama • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • us
9
Very convenient location in downtown Iowa City, good sized rooms, comfortable beds.
Pros:

I liked that there was a choice of hot/cold buffet or just a small bagel. Did not try out the full buffet, but it looked like there were plenty of choices. I liked that there was a waterbottle filling station downstairs. The bar at the top level of the hotel (also restaurant) had a splendid view and nice drinks. Did not try the restaurant. There also seemed to be private space on the top floor for weddings and the like.

Cons:

The bedroom did not have any overhead lights, so when we arrived in the evening and started to unpack, there was not enough good lighting for that.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Celeste • couple • us
5
Fair but won’t stay again
Pros:

Location and pool and hot tub were clean

Cons:

Parking and getting into the hotel from garage was difficult and frustrating
Beds were not comfortable. Too worn with indentations.
Breakfast not complementary or even inexpensive.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Mason • couple • us
10
Clean and good food
Pros:

Good restaurant on the roof, clean and friendly staff

Cons:

Parking was a little inconvenient

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Henrique • family_with_children • br
9
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
6
Pros:

Very clean and friendly staff especially serena she was very helpful

Cons:

Pool was kind of small and parking was in parking garage so another expense

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The location and the parking.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Lyja • solo_traveller • us
9
Updated rooms and friendly staff
Pros:

Great location. Updated facilities. Very nice fitness center. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Prices were high which was to be expected for graduation weekend

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Bradley • couple • us
9
Pros:

Friendliness and helpfulness of staff,

Cons:

Didn't like the fact that there wasn't a bureau, or drawer storage, for clothes.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Erica • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee