The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Free Wifi

10
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection in Iowa City offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, sofa bed, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, sun terrace, and free bicycles. Additional amenities include a hot tub, lounge, outdoor fireplace, and 24-hour front desk. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves American, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, pizza, and seafood. Breakfast includes continental and buffet options with fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. Prime Location: Located 4.3 mi from Kinnick Stadium and 22 mi from The Eastern Iowa Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Paramount Theater (27 mi) and offers easy access to local activities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Ascend Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Ascend Collection

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Peggy
United States United States
“Beautiful 70’s inspired hotel. Beautifully decorated. Breakfast was great. Loved the fresh yogurt bar.”
Ernesto
United States United States
“Free breakfast and the pool and hot tub were nice.”
Linda
United States United States
“Nicole at the front desk was absolutely amazing! She was so helpful and accommodating and all the other staff was fantastic too. We loved the ability to use a record player in our room and were very happy with all the amenities they offered. We...”
Aimee
United States United States
“Ample (free) parking, interior decor was nice (historic hotel), lovely pool and play area, free breakfast was good (real plates and glasses, good coffee and food).”
Amanda
United States United States
“Love this hotel. Lots of amenities, the pool is beautiful, and the bar/arcade is perfect.”
Candace
United States United States
“We were traveling to Colorado with our dog ( he’s a 35 pound lab mix) so we needed a pet friendly hotel . This was perfect - we had a nice quiet room on the end and lots of space to walk him outside. He loved it! We never had to leave the hotel...”
Nita
United States United States
“Loved the room - extra space to have the dog. Also right next to the exit to take her out. Lovely dinner at the restaurant - good food, wine, service and friendly conversation with local staff. Arrived in middle of a snow storm so...”
Lanette
United States United States
“It was a great stay, warm pool! Spacious and historic.”
Rasplicka
United States United States
“Loved everything about it, minus one or two small things 😊”
Julie
United States United States
“The decor was amazing. The pool and hot tub were great. Nice to have a restaurant that stayed open until 9. Beautiful bar and game room. Best free breakfast I have ever had. They served on real plates and silverware not plastic.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Highlander Lounge
  • Cuisine
    American • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Mexican • Pizza • Seafood
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
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Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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.

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