The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection | Hotel in Iowa City

| 7.9 (120 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  3 Bathrooms  88 Guests
Iowa City Hotel | The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Hotel in Iowa City

The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection features free bikes, fitness center, a shared lounge and bar in Iowa City. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The hotel provides an indoor pool, hot tub and room service. Selected rooms include a kitchenette with a fridge. The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. At The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection you'll find a restaurant serving American, Italian and Japanese cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. The accommodation has a sun terrace. You can play table tennis at The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection. Kinnick Stadium is 4.5 miles from the hotel, while Paramount Theatre is 28 miles away. The Eastern Iowa Airport is 22 miles from the property.

The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is located in Iowa City.

This 82 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, View, Ocean View, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 120 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Iowa City and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Pool
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
Activities
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness
  • Indoor pool (year-round)
  • Ping-pong
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Guest Services
  • ATM on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Room service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Concierge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • First aid kits available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Swimming pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Heated pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

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.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.95
Location:
8.69
Staff:
9.25
Facilities:
8.41
Comfort:
8.64
Cleanliness:
8.8
Alan
Feb 8, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   5
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Location and pool
Negative: Terrible breakfast. Cold eggs, cold “French” toast. Couldn’t drink the coffee. No bread, potatoes, sausage, or cereal.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Efficiency King Suite with King Bed and Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking
Room Type: Suite

General

Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Kitchenette

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Sofa bed
Quadruple Room with Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking
Room Type: Quad
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

General

Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Bedroom

Linens
Suite with One King Bed Two Queen Beds Nonsmoking
Room Type: Suite

General

Air conditioning, Heating, Interconnecting room(s) available

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Bedroom

Linens
Quadruple Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-In Shower - Disability Access/Non Smoking
Room Type: Quad
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

TV

General

Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens
King Room with Balcony - Non Smoking/Upper floor
Room Type: Double
1 King bed(s) Bed

General

Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Bedroom

Linens
Two Queen Beds Nonsmoking
Room Type: Quad
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

General

Air conditioning, Heating, Interconnecting room(s) available

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Bedroom

Linens
Quadruple Room with Two Queen Beds and Courtyard View - Non Smoking
Room Type: Quad
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

General

Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Bedroom

Linens
King Room with Courtyard View - Non Smoking
Room Type: Double
1 King bed(s) Bed

General

Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Bedroom

Linens
King Room with Courtyard View - Disability Access/Non Smoking
Room Type: Double
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

TV

General

Air conditioning, Heating

Bedroom

Linens
One King Bed Nonsmoking
Room Type: Double
1 King bed(s) Bed

General

Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Bedroom

Linens
Quadruple Room with Two Queen Beds and Pool View - Non Smoking/Upper floor
Room Type: Quad
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

General

Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Bedroom

Linens
Suite with Two Queen Beds One King Bed Nonsmoking
Room Type: Suite

General

Air conditioning, Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Bedroom

Linens
Standard Room Two Queen Beds Nonsmoking
Room Type: Quad
Standard Room with One King Bed Nonsmoking
Room Type: Double
Accessible Two Queen Beds Nonsmoking
Room Type: Quad
King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access/Non Smoking
Room Type: Double
King Suite - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Suite

General

Air conditioning, Heating

Bathroom

Toilet paper
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non-smoking
Room Type: Suite
King Suite with Courtyard View - Non-smoking
Room Type: Suite
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Courtyard View - Non Smoking
Room Type: Suite
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non Smoking
Room Type: Suite
King Suite - Disability Access/Non Smoking
Room Type: Suite
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking
Room Type: Suite
Standard Room J
Room Type: Suite
Standard Room A
Room Type: Double
Standard Room E
Room Type: Double
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