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The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

8.3/10347 reviewsIowa City

Convenient Location Located just off Interstate 80, The Highlander Hotel is a mere 5.8 miles away from the prestigious University of Iowa, making it the perfect choice for visitors wanting easy access to the campus and beyond. Luxurious Amenities Guests can unwind in the indoor pool and jacuzzi, stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and enjoy in-room entertainment with cable TV. Each room is equipped with convenient coffee facilities, bathroom amenities, and ironing essentials for a comfortable stay. Impressive Facilities With a game room, gym, and 7 spacious meeting rooms including a grand 5,832 square feet option, The Highlander Hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers looking for top-notch facilities. Ready to experience comfort and convenience at The Highlander Hotel? Book your stay now!

What this place offers

  • Fitness facilities
  • WiFi available
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Policies & house rules

  • Check-in from 15:00
  • Check-out until 11:00
  • Children welcome
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking

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. A deposit may be required at the property.

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347 reviews

Guests liked

  • Pet-friendly
  • Great staff and service
  • Spacious rooms
  • Amazing decor and amenities

Guests mentioned

  • Some areas slightly dated
  • Issues with breakfast timing and quality
  • Missing coffee makers in rooms
  • Overpriced food in certain instances

  • Hemminger

    US · couple · Sep 2026

    5/10

    Disappointing. This hotel used to be top notch h

  • Carolyn

    US · couple · Sep 2026

    6/10

    Website was misleading. Hotel in need of much repair. Parking lot and overall outside appearance - we thought we were su

    Very unique inside. In its heyday it was probably great (not so much now). Jesus was the best part of our stay.

    Much needed repair!!! Toilet was standard for a gas station - yuck! Bathroom was sub par…needed pat, caulk, repair.

  • Donna Mcgary

    US · solo_traveller · Aug 2026

    10/10

  • Andrew

    ZA · solo_traveller · Aug 2026

    8/10

  • David

    US · couple · Aug 2026

    7/10

    I little too deep into the hippy vibe for me. The wall art had that feel of rejected traditional middle-class morality, institutional church authority, and conventional sexual and social rules. Nice place, just had an oppressive vibe feel.

Location

2525 Highlander Place · Iowa City