University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 16 min walk
Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive
Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive
Getting around
Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min walk
Brothers Bar & Grill - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Buffalo Wild Wings - 3 min walk
The Encounter Cafe - 3 min walk
About this property
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from University of Iowa. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Poindexter Coffee, which serves breakfast. Other highlights include free bike rentals and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
231 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 34 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Poindexter Coffee – This café serves breakfast and light fare.
Wilder – This restaurant serves brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Parking
Self-parking costs USD 20 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Hotel Sheraton Iowa City
Iowa City Sheraton
Iowa City Sheraton Hotel
Sheraton Hotel Iowa City
Sheraton Iowa City
Sheraton Iowa City Hotel
Graduate Iowa City Hotel
Graduate Iowa City
Graduate Iowa City IA
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Iowa City
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Hotel Iowa City
Frequently asked questions
Does Graduate by Hilton Iowa City offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 34 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 20 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Riverside Casino and Golf Resort (17-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City also has a 24-hour fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Poindexter Coffee.
What's the area around Graduate by Hilton Iowa City like?
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is in the heart of Iowa City, a short 1-minute walk from University of Iowa and 16 minutes' walk from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 December 2024
Ron
Ron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 December 2024
Overall great stay.
This hotel is very welcoming and eclectic. The staff is very friendly. The attached restaurant and bar was wonderful. Only complaint I’d have is the condition of the shower/tub. Our tub had peeled ceramic and rust spots which gave it a less clean feeling. Hopefully when it time for improvement replacing those are the 1st on the list. The beds were very comfortable and the room was decorated adorably with the refreshed antique look.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 December 2024
Quick overnight stay. Good location and nice environment
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Zach
Zach, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2024
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 December 2024
Marilyn
Marilyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2024
Jody
Jody, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2024
Todd
Todd, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
30 November 2024
Hawkeye fan
I haven’t stayed at this hotel since it became the Graduate. The front desk employee was very friendly and quick. The room was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The Hotel theme in the lobby is very student library look but the rest of the hotel is so oddly decorated. You go from plaid carpet which I loved I’ve never seen it before to a cow and pig wallpaper and very country looking in the hallway on the 3rd floor. The room was also a different motif it was antique looking furniture with sport theme art on the wall. With the old fashioned silhouette photos of a man and a woman.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2024
Leigh
Leigh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 November 2024
Jubilee
Jubilee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 November 2024
Julia
Julia, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2024
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
5 November 2024
Jeanne
Jeanne, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 October 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
29 October 2024
Clean, nice people, very nice lobby and fantastic breakfast. But old rooms. Didn’t smell fresh.
Miranda
Miranda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2024
Great locally-themed hotel close to everything I needed for my visit for the annual book festival.
Verified traveller
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2024
Comfortable
The room was great until something happened that caused all the lights, TV and fridge to quit working! But other than that hiccup the rooms at the Graduate are comfortable and the staff is always friendly. The bar, however, always seems to close very early, which is disappointing after a concert.
mark
mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
Jeff
Jeff, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
6 October 2024
not worth the money
very old (1984 built) rooms, horrible odor in the corridor and in the room, had breathing issue soon, no water in the tub, could not take bath. had to spent lot of time figuring out where is the fridge.