The Highlander Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Iowa City with indoor pool and restaurant

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk
Indoor spa tub
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk
Lobby lounge
Point of interest

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet-friendly
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Bath or shower
The price is S$193
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 January 2025

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245

What's nearby

  • Mercy Hospital - 5 min drive
  • University of Iowa - 7 min drive
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 9 min drive
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 10 min drive
  • Kinnick Stadium - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪BlackStone - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Highlander Hotel

The Highlander Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Iowa. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Highlander Supper Clu, which serves lunch and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the pool and helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 97 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Off-lead area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's games
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Ping pong
  • Stereo

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces
  • Conference centre (5651 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1967
  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Music library
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Highlander Supper Clu – This restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Supper Club Bar – On-site bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Snack Shack – This coffee shop specialises in American cuisine. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 1.5 per cent tourism fee will be charged

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Clarion Highlander
Clarion Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Hotel Highlander
Clarion Hotel Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel And Conference Center Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel Iowa City
The Bohemian
The Highlander Hotel Hotel
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City
The Highlander Hotel Hotel Iowa City
Clarion Hotel Highlander Conference Center

Frequently asked questions

Does The Highlander Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Highlander Hotel 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.
Is there a pool at The Highlander Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Highlander Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Highlander Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Highlander Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 50 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Highlander Hotel and nearby?
The Highlander Hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as 1 hot tub.
Are there restaurants at or near The Highlander Hotel?
Yes, The Highlander Supper Clu offers American cuisine.

The Highlander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely wonderful!
Kevin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Martha, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

ANGEL, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Miranda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel needs some TLC
Overall a little disappointed with our stay. I like the "vibe" of the hotel but it's a bit run down. For example, the front of the hotel is not well cared for and does not show well. At a bare minimum put some plants in the flower boxes. The pool area and hot tub are really nice. The pool was warm. Our only complaint here is the small thin tools that they provided. They were horrible - get new (better) towels. The room was fine and the bed was comfortable. We went to the game room which was a fun to have but about the half of the games we tried to play were not working. Again, this is why I am saying the place needs some TLC. It has a lot of potential but it's not well cared for.
Dawn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Skip if looking for good nights rest
Room smelled of chlorine. Pool lights and music on until 10pm. Not good for traveler looking for rest.
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Unique retro hotel
The hotel was great. The pool and hot tub looked great although we didn't use them. The bed was comfortable. We liked the large arcade area near the bar. Coffee in the room would have been nice
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hallways are just a bit noisy when you’re in the room. Otherwise a great hotel!
Karen, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Do not get a mezzanine room if you want any sort of quiet. Kids will be screaming from 9am to 9pm in the pool area. There is a big gap under the door onto the deck and zero sound proofing.
Melissa, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The hot tub was out of order. There were no microwaves, coffee maker, ice bucket or cups provided for the room. We told the front desk clerk that when we booked , we asked if the hot tub was working and told yes. He told us there was too much chlorine and to just use the pool. It was our anniversary and it was ruined because of this below average establishment that we used to love in the past
Theresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rebecca, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Harold, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ryan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Scott, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Todd, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephanie, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome pool area. Both the pool and hot tub could have been warmer
Susan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pricey family friendly hotel
Spacious rooms with patios overlooking the pool. Some low key live music, lots of games and a fun bar. About 10 min from downtown. Overpriced in my opinion.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hong, 1-night trip
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