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The Highlander Hotel

4.0 star property
Soak up fun times in the pool or sip coffee while catching up on some work. Relaxation awaits by day; then unwind over dinner.

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk
Lobby lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk
Indoor spa tub
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking included
The current price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Suite (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mezzanine (Mezzanine)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Suite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Classic Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245

What's nearby

  • Mercy Hospital - 5 min drive
  • University of Iowa - 7 min drive
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 9 min drive
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 10 min drive
  • Kinnick Stadium - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Highlander Hotel

Family-friendly hotel revitalised 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 hot 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 sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services, a water dispenser and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 97 individually decorated rooms have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books
  • Games
  • Indoor pool
  • Music library
  • Spa tub
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (5,651 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Pool 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets are 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-lead 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • A 1.5 per cent 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 any lifts
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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highlander Hotel?

As of 22 Feb,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highlander Hotel on 9 Mar,2025 start from S$189.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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).

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The Highlander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 803 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori

The pool area was awesome! The arcade was great for us and the kids. Going back in the spring they have a really nice courtyard!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

So much to to do swimming pool arcade for the kids hot tub, everything was so clean would definitely stay there again and recommend it to anybody prices are even fair.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaci

Second time coming here and we love it a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Manuel

Is a nice place. Have a bar restaurant, quiet place and clean. I recommend it to my friends
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AndreAnna

Unique experience. Fun for a family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Nice pool. Good pizza
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Could use a few updates. But other than that we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

This was our third annual trip to Rhe Highlander. I gift it to my kids and grandkids for Christmas each year and we all love it. There is so much for the kids to do that the adults enjoy, as well. The food is wonderful and we love being able to order from wherever we are in the hotel. The staff is so helpful. We were there on February 15 and the young man working the bar at the pool was awesome. He was alone and very busy and stayed kind, professional, and helpful. He represents your hotel well. We are already looking forward to our trip next winter. We are building wonderful family memories that I hope my children and grandchildren will always remember.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

We loved the minimalist design and eco-friendly features! Beds were very comfy, suites were spacious and well lit. The rooms smelled just a little stale, but otherwise were very nice. We especially loved that the rooms were not carpeted. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Love the highlander, lots of stuff to do on property, like the game room, pool, hot tub, and dining
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
I was confused about the dining options at the hotel and when they were open. We enjoyed our stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catfish

Style
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

We stay here as often as possible when visiting
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauri

Great for Iowa football weekend! Especially liked the pool and hot tub area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Older property (from 1967) that leans into it’s historic nature by providing gramophones and vinyl records and many other amenities (vintage game arcade) and gadgets. The inner courtyard contains a pool with a retractable glass fourth wall allowing you to see a sunrise. There is outdoor furniture and a fire pit - even going in winter. The rooms and bathrooms are updated and very clean. There are a few amenities still being renovated (a breakfast room and lobby bathrooms) but overall it was renovated. Great quick stop in a quiet and intriguing hotel. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessi

Liked: Staff & service
Not all amenities were available as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danise

My husband and I had a great time at the Highlander. We were lucky enough to have the hotel pretty much to ourselves for a little Sunday night getaway. The food was great. Our server/bartender Doug was top notch. All of the people we encountered were super nice and helpful. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Great renovation of a faded favorite
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

I love the rooms and the laid back decor. I could live here! My stay was short and i was pleasantly surprised to wander and find live music in the cute retro gameroom/lounge. Close to the interstate. Easy to get anywhere in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Friendly staff, nice room location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kalah

The place wasn’t the greatest but it worked for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

We loved the hotel. Cool place, everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Very kind and helpful staff! Unique atmosphere, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Super cool hippy vibe hotel. Games, bars, pool, great dining
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Unique retro hotel
The hotel was great. The pool and hot tub looked great although we didn't use them. The bed was comfortable. We liked the large arcade area near the bar. Coffee in the room would have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024