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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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Kathy
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 22, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Very comfortable. Was happy that the room was not carpeted — better for allergies.

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Becky
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 19, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

The pool and outside courtyard are both extremely spacious and very family friendly areas. This hotel was a great bargain.

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Britt
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 19, 2025

"Good"

4.0

Physical ant and design

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Joanna
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

I was worried when I first pulled up but in this situation you can not judge a book by its cover! The hotel its self looks like a basic banquet hall but as soon as you walk in you can feel the time they took to make it like a 1960/1970 hang out. It was well decorated, had multiple areas to play games or listen to records(yes I said records!), fire pit outside, and finally the best part of the hotel, the pool. It was extremely clean and the perfect temperature. We booked a room pool side so it even came with our own reserved table. I can’t say enough good things about this hotel!!!

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Elizabeth
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 12, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Lots of fun! Marvelous decor and dramatic pool room. I enjoyed the evening bonfire while watching the full moon rise. It is just off I 80 so super convenient for cross country travel.

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Jane
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 2, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Convenient location. Comfortable.

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Debra
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 1, 2025

"Good"

4.0

No coffee, no breakfast, no microwave, metal seat to eat at table (only one, mind you) and 5 inches from TV. Would not stay again even for less than $250.

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Deborah
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in May 30, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Overall nice and a little dated

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Stacey
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2025

"Amazing hotel"

10.0

The hotel is really clean and the decor is amazing. It was myself and children and the property was safe and awesome for kids and adults. The pool area is a 10/10 and also has a hot tub. It has a snack area as well and lots of comfortable seating. The restaurant and bar/arcade also a 10/10. Breakfast in the morning was good they even had breakfast pizza!

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Kandice
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 25, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

The place was nice and the room was nice. We went with 2 small children. I wish it was just a little bit more small kid friendly. If you have school age kids the pool and outside areas would be perfect.

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