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The Highlander Hotel
4-star hotel in Iowa City with indoor pool and restaurant
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The Highlander Hotel
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Overview of The Highlander Hotel
9.0
Superb
Property highlights
- Pet friendly
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Gym
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
Main amenities
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Indoor pool
- 24-hour fitness center
- Free use of bicycles
- Spa tub
- Pool bar
- Room service
- Coffee shop/cafe
- 24-hour business center
- Conference center
- 3 meeting rooms
For families
- Children stay free
- Premium TV channels
- Terrace
- Bathtub or shower
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Bathrobes
Room options
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Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)
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Suite (Courtyard)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)
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Suite, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)
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Classic Suite, Accessible
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed
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Classic Suite
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Penthouse
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Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside
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Suite, Poolside
About this area
What's nearby
- University of Iowa - 7 min drive
- University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 10 min drive
- Kinnick Stadium - 10 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Oasis Falafel - 7 min drive
- Devotay - 7 min drive
- Basta Pizzeria Ristorante - 7 min drive
- Big Grove Brewery and Taproom - 9 min drive
- Iowa River Power Restaurant - 7 min drive
About this property
The Highlander Hotel
Languages
English, Spanish
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Social distancing
Contactless check-in and check-out
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 97 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is noon
- Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
- Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
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
Children
- Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
- Service animals welcome
- Off-leash area available
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Poolside bar
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Shared microwave
- Room service (limited hours)
- Snack bar/deli
- Water dispenser
Traveling with children
- Children stay free (see details)
- Children's games
- Children's books
What to do
- Table tennis
- Stereo
Working away
- 24-hour business center
- 3 meeting rooms
- Coworking spaces
- Conference center (5832 square feet of space)
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Free bicycle rentals
- Pool loungers
- Romance packages
Facilities
- 1 building/tower
- Built in 1967
- ATM/banking
- Terrace
- 24-hour fitness center
- An indoor pool
- Spa tub
- Music library
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- At least 80% organic food
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian dining options
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Local artist showcase
- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
- Double-glazed windows
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- No plastic soda 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 washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Handrails in stairways
- Closed captioned TV
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
- Flat-screen television
- Premium cable channels
- Pay movies
Home comfort
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Pillowtop mattress
- Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
- Individually decorated
Freshen up
- Bathtub or shower
- Rainfall showerhead
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 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 Lounge - Onsite cocktail bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Snack Shack - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
- 1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged
Optional extras
- Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out 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
Hygiene & cleanliness
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
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.
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