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8.3 / 10 Guest Rating

The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, us

The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection - main view

About the Property

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!

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

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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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.3
Excellent332 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the pet-friendly and frequently praise the great staff and service.

Categories

Cleanliness8.1
Service8.6
Location9.1
Room Quality8.1
Amenities7.6
Value for Money8.6
Food and Beverage8.1
Overall Experience8.1

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neilusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Bring mushrooms, it will enhance the stay."

4.0

The vibe was right. The execution was meh

Very muggy in the lounge. Staff was questionable rooms were cheaply updated. Lots of cut corners. Old hotel smell. Just a wierd experience yet I would go back to this fever dream of a hotel.

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CherishusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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CandaceusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 22, 2025

"Mid Century Cool , Milkshakes & Music"

9.0

We were traveling to Colorado with our dog ( he’s a 35 pound lab mix) so we needed a pet friendly hotel . This was perfect - we had a nice quiet room on the end and lots of space to walk him outside. He loved it! We never had to leave the hotel because they have a cute bar/ restaurant with a game room that was just what we needed. The bartender was so nice and our dinners were good- especially the milkshakes! Front desk staff was professional and accommodating.

It has been rehabbed from the 60’s and is still slightly dated but the charm it has makes up for it. Cool midcentury vibe !

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NitausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 6, 2025

"This was a last-minute choice to stay on trip from CO to MIchigan. Definitely would stay here again"

10.0

Loved the room - extra space to have the dog. Also right next to the exit to take her out. Lovely dinner at the restaurant - good food, wine, service and friendly conversation with local staff. Arrived in middle of a snow storm so expectations were not high but we would absolutely stay here again.

We were told breakfast was at 7:00 (and we needed to get on the road) however food was brought in from somewhere else off property (I think) so not available until about 7:30. Selection was OK - biscuits/gravy, waffles, cereal and oatmeal. Scrambled eggs arrived after we had eaten

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LanetteusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 5, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

It was a great stay, warm pool! Spacious and historic.

The food seemed overpriced.

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CharlesusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 20, 2025

"Terrible"

1.0

I booked and paid for my room in full through Booking.com, yet I was charged a second time by the Highlander. Despite multiple calls and emails, the duplicate charge still hasn’t been reversed. On top of that, I had a delivery stolen from the front desk during my stay, and the staff made no effort to help.

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KimberlyusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 16, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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rasplickausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 11, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0

Loved everything about it, minus one or two small things 😊

The breakfast during the week is only grab and go which for a higher end facility I feel kind of sucked. And my husband and I went to relax in the hot tub at 9 when yhe pool area opened and they had just put chemicals in the pool and you could do anything till almost 11 which sucked because we needed to leave around 10-10:30. Maybe putthat stuff in when it closes at night so people can actually use it when it opens in the morning. Other than those couple things, we will definitely be staying there again.

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JulieusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 29, 2025

"Fun!"

9.0

The decor was amazing. The pool and hot tub were great. Nice to have a restaurant that stayed open until 9. Beautiful bar and game room. Best free breakfast I have ever had. They served on real plates and silverware not plastic.

Our room could have been bigger. No coffee maker in the room.

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ZacharyusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 21, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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