The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

9.2
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection in Iowa City offers family rooms with air-conditioning, kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a sofa bed, work desk, and TV. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, sun terrace, indoor swimming pool, and free bicycles. Additional amenities include a hot tub, lounge, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves American, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, pizza, and seafood. Breakfast is available as a continental buffet. Convenient Location: Located 35 km from The Eastern Iowa Airport, the hotel is near Kinnick Stadium (7 km) and Paramount Theatre (44 km). Free on-site parking is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
Standard Room Two Queen Beds Nonsmoking
Standard Room with One King Bed Nonsmoking
Accessible Two Queen Beds Nonsmoking
King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access/Non Smoking
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non smoking
King Suite with Courtyard View - Non smoking
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Courtyard View - Non Smoking
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non Smoking
King Suite - Disability Access/Non Smoking
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking
Standard Room J
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Assani
Canada Canada
“I enjoy everything, friendly staff, especially Mich, breakfast was good, with multiple options. Nice view from my room, I wish I had time to jump into the swimming pool, and more likely, the quietness of the whole area, I have been in different...”
Jeff
United States United States
“The staff was very attentive. I stayed due to an impending snowstorm and they made the stay great. The offered to let me use a conference room for a zoom call and even brought be a robe when I was in the hot tub! They are doing some cosmetic...”
Ashley
United States United States
“Style. It had a great vibe to it. The bar was clean and classy even being in the same area as the arcade, nice to see the pool tables in a dry area. So often hotels will put a pool table in the same area as the pool. Love love love the pool,...”
Aaron
United States United States
“Near and clean. Wonderful experience for our family and our softball team.”
Jacqueline
United States United States
“the decor of the entire place was amazing. this place just has an amazing vibe”
Karyn
United States United States
“Stayed here with my 17 year old son, we liked all the different things you could do, all the games and pool. Room was standard hotel room. There are a lot of restaurants in the area. Stayed in six different hotels on this trip and this bed was the...”
Ann
United States United States
“Customer Service was exceptional Food was very good Bartender was very attentive and personable”
Paula
United States United States
“Liked the size of the room And beds were very compfy.”
Michelle
United States United States
“Kids loved the heated pool. The brunch was amazing!”
Christine
United States United States
“Very nice hotel right off the highway. Mostly updated room and lots to do at the hotel. Perfect for my family traveling with a toddler and dog.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Highlander Lounge
  • Cuisine
    American • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Mexican • Pizza • Seafood
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.