Brown Street Inn Bed and Breakfast
Location: 430 Brown Street, Iowa City, us
Star Rating: 9.8 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Charming Adult-Only Retreat in Iowa City
Garden Oasis: Brown Street Inn Bed and Breakfast offers a serene garden and a relaxing terrace for guests to unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Modern Comforts: Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can also take advantage of the private entrance for added convenience.
Convenient Location: Situated just 3.3 km from Kinnick Stadium and 43 km from Paramount Theatre, Brown Street Inn is the perfect base for exploring Iowa City's attractions.
Ready to experience a tranquil stay at Brown Street Inn Bed and Breakfast? Book now for an unforgettable getaway!
Important Information
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Brown Street Inn Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Full Covid-19 vaccination, including at least one booster is required for all guests at this time, as this property is also our family's home.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Concierge service
- Allergy-free room
- Adult only
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Face masks for guests available
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Japanese garden
- Vegetarian menu options available
Rooms Available
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2. Green Room
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Restaurant dining guide
- Desk chair
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4. White Room
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Restaurant dining guide
- Desk chair
-
1. Blue Room
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Restaurant dining guide
- Desk chair
-
3. Yellow Room
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Restaurant dining guide
- Desk chair
-
Deluxe Queen Room
Featuring bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Deluxe King Room
The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The double room features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a dressing room, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
-
Deluxe Queen Room
Offering bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
-
Deluxe Queen Room
Featuring bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- Brendan (10/5): - The Brown Street Inn was charming, and our hostess Sue was wonderful. Breakfasts were amazing both days we were there, and Sue is a wonderful hostess who made our stay extra special. My wife and I were there with my oldest friend and his partner, and we all had the best time. Thanks!
- Frederick (8/5): - Doug and his wife did an excellent job of catering to what ever we needed.
- Catherine (10/5): - Felt like staying at a family home.
- Melvin (10/5): - Historic setting
- Joseph (10/5): - Christine and Doug are passionate owners!
- Mary (10/5): - Nice historic part of town with cobblestone streets. 20 minute walk to downtown and University campus. Plenty of parking. Being located in a hilly area of town, expect a little uphill traveling if walking. Nice house, pleasant hosts.
- Debora (10/5): - It’s just like home so comfy & safe! It’s so charming: great breakfast!!
- Denise S (10/5): - Great people! Great food! Quaint home!
- Carolyn (10/5): - I wish we had found Brown Street Inn Freshman year! The home and neighborhood are so charming and easily walkable to downtown Iowa City (15 minutes). Our room was adorable, clean and comfortable with an in room bath. Christine and Doug were gracious hosts and the breakfast, served 8-10 am, is all homemade and delicious! This stay was super relaxed and well worth the price - we will definitely stay again.
- Bill (10/5): - Our first airbnb, was a wonderful experience!
- Benjamin (10/5): - Charming. Great hosts. Super area.
- David (10/5): - Great breakfast, cozy atmosphere
- Howard (10/5): - We saw family in Iowa City. Christine & Doug were wonderful hosts. Beautiful home, nice breakfast.
- Marion Suzanne Thérèse (10/5): - I had a beautiful stay at the Brown Street Inn. My bedroom was cute, cozy and comfortable. The Inn Keepers were welcoming and friendly... and the breakfast was the best!
- Charlie (10/5): - It was beautiful and the owners are lovely
- Zoey (10/5): - My partner and I wanted a quick weekend getaway to see the Herbert Hoover NHS and hang out in the Iowa City area. This Inn was in a very cute older neighborhood with brick roads throughout, and only a 5 minute drive from the downtown area. We were greeted by name by the owners and showed to our room, which was as cozy as it looked in the photos. The bed was incredibly comfortable, as was the temperature of the room. Despite being on vacation, I also really appreciated being able to log into our Netflix account with Roku to settle in for the night. Breakfast was amazing, and as a person with Celiac Disease it was amazing to have an entire breakfast full of gluten free options for the two of us, and not feeling like I had to inspect my food or ask to be absolutely sure it was safe, a rarity with a serious dietary restriction. Sitting on the porch in the early morning to enjoy the homemade foods and relax was the perfect way to wrap up our overnight stay. Could not recommend this property and the owners more. We loved our stay and would be more than happy to return in the future.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Enjoy The Brown Street Inn; I Did! - The bedroom was very comfortable. The breakfast was scrumptious! The hosts were so lovely! Their home was beautiful and all the art on the walls was so enjoyable.
- Janice (10/5): A great place to treat yourself - The owners were very friendly and helpful. I called because I was coming in later than planned. It was no problem for Mark. He gave me a map of the area which really helped. I grew up with farm cats. I liked their outdoor cat. My room was clean, the bed very comfortable. The gluten-free and lactose-free breakfast was delicious, The scrambled eggs, toast, fresh fruit, orange juice, and "milk" gave me a great start to my day. Conversation with other guests around the table was an added bonus.
- Kim (10/5): A delightful experience! - We were delighted with our stay at Brown Street Inn. The hosts were so charming and welcoming and they maintain a beautiful inn—the breakfasts were delicious, cookies were a lovely touch and we really enjoyed sitting on the patio and looking at the beautiful historic neighborhood. The inn was located very near downtown and the university—we walked to lunch and dinner each day. And the bed was wonderfully comfortable! We will absolutely return!
- Verified traveler (4/5): - We were greeted at the door and promptly asked . “Are you vaccinated ? I had to turn away 2 customers previously that were not !” Vaccination requirements could be clearly stated when booking to avoid future issues
- Chris (10/5): - Very well-maintained old house in a nice neighborhood.
- Dalia (8/5): - Cute, clean and very friendly owners. Had a great stay!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location! Clean, comfortable, great breakfast.
- Blythe (10/5): Fabulous stay! - Fabulous B&B with fabulous hosts
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Could not say enough great things about Brown St Inn! The hospitality, the cleanliness, the decor; I’ve never experienced anything like it. If you’re staying in the Iowa City area, absolutely stay here.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - A very lovely, quaint bed & breakfast. I'm going back. The Innkeepers were very lovely.
- Michael (10/5): Will be back as often as possible - What a great house with great hosts! In addition to a beautiful, quiet room, we were served a breakfast that would cost $20 elsewhere included with the price.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Mark and Bob were exceptional in every way!!!! They could not have been more kind or accommodating. If you are looking for an experience where you will truly feel at home, this is your place. The setting is peaceful and charming in every way. Thank you both for a perfect stay!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very comfortable and friendly host. Convenient location. Beautiful environment
- Deborah (10/5): A gem - Always wonderful. Genial hosts in a charming space with elegant yet small town feel.
- Kathy (10/5): - It was a wonderful stay! The breakfasts were fabulous! I will be back!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great breakfast!! Cozy fireplace room and front porch for relaxing.
- Kristen (10/5): Excellent - We just stopped for one night to split up a long road trip and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The place was beautiful, the room was comfy. The owners were out of town and we had Michelle as our ‘interim innkeeper’ and she was so welcoming and helpful. The location was great. Beautiful neighborhood and was easy to find some great restaurants and shops. The continental breakfast was a great start to our morning (especially the apple muffins, thanks Michelle!:) We would definitely stay again and would highly recommend.
- Deborah (10/5): Lovely and cordial - A wonderful inn beautifully appointed. We were graciously greeted and every effort was made to assure our comfort in this elegant bed and breakfast. Delicious homemade continental breakfast.
- Jeff (10/5): - Friendly owners who cooked delicious breakfasts plus homemade cookies in the afternoon. Clean, well-appointed rooms, quiet historic neighborhood, walkable to downtown yet far enough away from the bar activity.
- Bill (10/5): - Nice bed and breakfast in a quiet part of Iowa City
- Sondra (10/5): No need to look any further -- THIS is the place! - When I saw that this inn had received a perfect score on its ratings, I thought that was impossible! How could a place not have even ONE person say it was even the tiniest bit less than perfect? Well, now I get it! It was absolutely spot-on in every way -- lovely hosts, spotlessly clean, comfortable, pretty, walkable to the downtown area, nice and quiet neighborhood, perfectly-appointed breakfast, little "extra" touches, and on and on.
- Sherry (10/5): - Awesome B&B from check in to check out! Breakfast delicious, inn keepers care about your experience. We will be back!
- Kathy (10/5): - Lovely bed and breakfast located in charming Iowa City neighborhood. Gracious hosts. Immaculate condition. Friendly helpful staff. Would highly recommend.
- Lulin (10/5): - This is my best hotel experience ever! Very friendly housekeeper and nice mattress. And you will also enjoy very good breakfast!
- Mark (10/5): - Just terrific. Very pleasant, knowledgable and accommodating owners.
- Andrew (10/5): - I grew up in Iowa City and came back to visit old friends. The Brown Street Inn felt like home when I was a kid. It's beautiful, comfortable, and lovingly maintained. I look forward to coming back.
- David (10/5): Wonderful B&B - Wonderful inn, Mark is a wonderful host.
- Jeffrey (10/5): Home away from home at the Brown Street Inn - Jill and I had an awesome stay at the Brown Street Inn. The breakfast was delicious and our host made our stay perfect with great knowledge of the area and great recommendations (and great company).
- et (10/5): Very nice hotel in a 1905 house - Outstanding owners personal attention. Nice and comfortable rooms Conveniently located
- Verified traveler (10/5): Close to downtown but very peaceful - Would definitely stay again. Went to visit kids at University of Iowa. Enjoyed having place to relax with them somewhere other than dorm, restaurant or hotel room. Owners and service are top notch. Very convenient location, too.
- Gleb (10/5): Awesome stay. Everything was 5-stars. - Awesome stay. Everything was 5-stars. Mark really works great to do your stay wonderful.
- John (10/5): - Start to finish it was above expectations. Check in was easy - room was nice. Breakfast was incredible. Owners were extremely helpful and nice.
- Christine (10/5): Stay here! - I love the Brown Street Inn! Great location close to downtown but also near my daughter's dorm. And I met some great guests as well.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - fantastic place to stay, had a wonderful parents' weekend.
- Jay (10/5): Comfort and kindness, personalized! - All travelers have different needs, this place has capacity to adjust. Very comfortable, quiet, great bed, excellent air quality and freshness
- John (10/5): Hidden Gem - Very nice appointed B&B conveniently located to Downtown Iowa City. The cookies are awesome and a very healthy breakfast included. Thanks Mark & Bob for the hospitality.
- Kristin (10/5): Great bed and breakfast - My husband and I passed through here on out way across country. It was a beautiful house and location! The breakfast was great and homemade. We were able to walk easily to a great Tapas restaurant for dinner. Would recommend this place highly!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The host was very gracious and the breakfast was wonderful. Nice, quiet neighborhood.
- Peggy (10/5): Fabulous home & hosts! - Wonderful, welcoming hosts and home! This is a lovely home in a great neighborhood. Nice short walk to downtown, restaurants and shops. Very knowledgeable hosts. Would definitely stay here again if I'm in the area.
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