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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds
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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Overview of Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

3.0 star property
3-star hotel with indoor pool, near University of Iowa
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
9.4/10 Exceptional

216 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
Map
901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA, 52246
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 4 min walk
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 1 min drive
  • Kinnick Stadium - 1 min drive
  • Riverside Casino and Golf Resort - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 20 min walk
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Culver's - 4 min drive
  • The Java House - 8 min walk
  • Zio Johno's Spaghetti House - 3 min drive

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights puts you 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from University of Iowa. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Bistro, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 140 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM until anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • 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 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; 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

  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1757 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Lowered view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Grab bar in bath
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Netflix

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps) and free wired Internet
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Bistro – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 for adults and USD 5.00 to 20.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray; 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; guest room doors are sealed after cleaning.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC).

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Courtyard Iowa City
Courtyard by Marriott University Heights/Iowa City
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Iowa City

Frequently asked questions

Does Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Riverside Casino and Golf Resort (18-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights and nearby?
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights has an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?
Yes, The Bistro offers American cuisine.
What's the area around Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights like?
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights is a short 4-minute walk from University of Iowa and 5 minutes' walk from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.5/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.5/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

May visit 2023
Very nice stay. There was a wedding so heard music playing until 12 midnight. Could not sleep until after 12 Also toilet seat loose. Moves around like there is part broken.
Lily, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

More than Satisfied repeat customer
Have stayed at Iowa City Courtyard several times and have always been happy with our stay. Location, food, service, friendly staff are all excellent.
William, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel stay
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephanie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Kimber, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleased
I had to find a room last minute as we had been at the hospital. This hotel was perfect. Close to the hospital, everyone was super nice and the beds were amazingly comfortable after being awake for 36 hours straight.
Kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sheri, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Callie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel!
Amazing customer service and great room. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

They love to double charge you!
Pre paid then charged me card. Front desk not helpful
Nick, 1-night business trip
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