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The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

8.3
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3-Star Hotels

The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection — Iowa City, IA

2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA

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Voyza AI summary

The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is a 3-star hotels in Iowa City, IA. Guest sentiment is solid at 8.3/10 based on 335 guest reviews. 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. 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. Practical perks include parking options, on-site dining, group-friendly meeting facilities.

TypeHotels
LocationIowa City, IA

About The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

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.

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Amenities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Meeting/banquet facilities
Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Location

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Address

2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA

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Neighborhood

The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection sits in Iowa City, IA, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Iowa City activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Iowa City, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.

Guest reviews

8.3
(335 reviews)

Cleanliness

8.1

Generally clean and well-maintained but some areas appeared slightly dated.

Service

8.6

Staff were professional and accommodating, overall positive interactions noted.

Location

9.1

Convenient location with easy access to desired destinations.

Room Quality

8.1

Spacious rooms but some were noted to be slightly dated.

Amenities

7.6

Good range of amenities, but some missing features (like coffee makers) were noted.

Value for Money

8.6

Overall a good value considering the amenities and location.

Food and Beverage

8.1

Good quality food and beverages but some felt prices were high.

Overall Experience

8.1

Enjoyable stay with minor inconveniences; would recommend and stay again.

What guests liked

Pet-friendlyGreat staff and serviceSpacious roomsAmazing decor and amenities

What could be better

Some areas slightly datedIssues with breakfast timing and qualityMissing coffee makers in roomsOverpriced food in certain instances
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Policies & house rules

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.

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in: 03:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Parking

  • Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Internet

  • WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

  • Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.

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3-Star Hotels
8.3/10

Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.

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