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The Highlander Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk
Indoor spa tub
Penthouse | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk
Point of interest
Arcade

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Gym
    Gym
The price is AED 493
AED 559 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Suite (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1018)
The price is AED 315
AED 358 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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About the neighborhood

Map
2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245

What's nearby

  • Mercy Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • University of Iowa - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪BlackStone - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Highlander Hotel

Family-friendly hotel revitalized in 2020 and located near University of Iowa
Located close to Mercy Hospital and The Englert Theater, The Highlander Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. The on-site restaurant, The Highlander Supper Clu, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and games
  • Coworking spaces, 3 meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 97 individually decorated rooms include perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • The Highlander Supper Clu
  • Supper Club Bar
  • Snack Shack

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (5651 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Books
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Games
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Music library
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Clarion Highlander
Clarion Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Hotel Highlander
Clarion Hotel Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel And Conference Center Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel Iowa City
The Bohemian
The Highlander Hotel Hotel
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City
The Highlander Hotel Hotel Iowa City
Clarion Hotel Highlander Conference Center

Frequently asked questions

Does The Highlander Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Highlander Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Highlander Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Highlander Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Highlander Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Highlander Hotel located?

This family-friendly Iowa City hotel is located near the airport, within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Iowa and Mercy Hospital. Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Highlander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 759 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 759 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 759 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 759 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 759 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the pool and the arcade for the kids. The food and drinks are great, but a bit pricey for hungry boys who have been swimming all day, so we also bring some of our own snacks. The beds are pretty comfy and the bathroom is nice without being super modern. I wouldn't mind a few more places to hang towels and other wet things and I
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is older and wear & tear is apparent. The location is farther from campus/downtown or dinning options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property has been refurbished but seems overpriced for what it offers. There is no free breakfast and at $28 per person for the breakfast buffet, we chose to eat elsewhere. There are a few more refurbishments that need to be done like flooring in the bathroom and more outlets for charging. The bed was a bit soft but they had plenty of pillows and an extra blanket in the room which was appreciated. The staff was pleasant, the room was quiet and it was convenient to the highway for our side trip to the Amana Colonies. Overall, it was fine for our stay for a Hawkeye game but not any fancier or better than any of the chain hotels.

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Very nice hotel super cute clean However, picked this hotel for the hot tub which was broke and from conversation with employee is broke frequently, too bad otherwise would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, has pool, hot tub, arcade, outside games, fire pits with outdoor seating, has restaurant, and small snack shack. Looks like they also have rooms for partys
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aneesah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

felicia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a suite. Very spacious! Nice lobby area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill, Enumclaw

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine, in an odd way. Giant screens to cover the windows(no curtains). Kind of austere, minimal decor. No microwave, but snack room had one, with complementary fruit, tea and coffee. Lounge, bar and dining room had no patrons and no staff. Large pool also had no people. Late October stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
From the photos and the price of the hotel ($400) a night... We were expecting a very nice hotel. The commen areas are nice. The arcade had lots of fun games...that were not working. In our room 107 it was very obvious from the chipping paint that the tile floor was painted. Even the toilet in the hotel room was a commercial toilet you can find in the public bathroom at Walmart. Above our bed there was a bad patch job to the ceiling where there was a obvious problem. The outside of the building and the parking lot are very visible run down. The owners have focused a lot of attention on the lobby that is obvious but the rest of the hotel is short cut cosmetics. Staff is nice. Hotel not worth the price per night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff! Unique atmosphere, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bar and arcade plus pool allow us to overlook the cheap remodel work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vibe was awesome. My 6 year old needed a pick me up before his apts at the university of iowa. It was a great place for him to have fun and enjoy himself.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly, Geneva

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sorry to say it did not live up to my expectations. A 9 rating is far from the truth. Needs major updating. Sheets on the bed were stained. Dirty dirty dirty. Outside area looks horrible. Bar was incredibly slow.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for Iowa football weekend! Especially liked the pool and hot tub area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This is an old motel that they have worked to update. Cool idea but not worth the $$ paid (price hike for football game??). Bathrooms moderately updated, dings all over the fridge and it was NOISY, HVAC system was extremely noisy (can hear the units noisy operations outside). No employee ever showed up to check us out of our room (two others were waiting as well). Cool idea but not executed well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool hippy vibe hotel. Games, bars, pool, great dining
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The ground level rooms with large windows are a little scary. Building is older and run down. Online marketing makes it appear much more updated than it is.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, did not care for the restaurant food - I got the prime rib and it tasted like beef jerky. I also was disappointed that we did not have a coffee maker in our room. Other than that, the bed was extremely comfortable, and the property was in good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here as often as possible when visiting
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice restored historical property. Very convenient location. Hotel staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024