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Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

2.5 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near University of Iowa

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In the heart of Iowa City's business district, Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area offers a convenient stay with free to-go breakfast and 24-hour gym access. Unwind in the indoor pool or grab a coffee from the lobby while staying connected with in-room WiFi and a business center.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY678
CNY770 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13

Room options

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

1 King Bed with Sofabed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

1 King with Sofabed, Hearing Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 King, Hearing, Mobile Accessible with Roll-in Shower | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

1 King, Hearing, Mobile Accessible with Roll-in Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

1 King, Mobile Accessible with Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

1 King with Sofabed, Mobile Accessible with Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

2 Queens, Mobile Accessible with Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

1 King, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queens Mobility Access W/Tub Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 5

King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

King Room-Hearing Accessible-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

King Room With Sofabed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Guest Room With 1 King Bed And Sofa Bed-Hearing Accessible-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

2 Queen Beds Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Hearing Accessible Room With Two Queen Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 3

1 King Mobility Access With Tub Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 3

One King Bed Room With Mobility Accessible Tub And Sofabed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

Map
4 Sturgis Corner Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52246

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Big Grove Brewery and Taproom - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

At Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 93 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 108 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (560 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 1 2026 to June 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 108 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Riverside Casino and Golf Resort (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area and nearby?

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

What's the area around Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area like?

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area is a short 10-minute walk from University of Iowa and 18 minutes' walk from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

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Reviews

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, fantastic, and great with a wonderful selection of foods and drinks. (27 reviews)
  • The fitness center was great and a highlight of the stay. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were polite
Michael, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean !! Some staff members were welcoming I would say business friendly didn’t use gym Breakfast was great!!
Linda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and really close to campus
Derek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable
Idell, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was really nice and clean
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The lobby was very welcoming with hot coffee/tea/hot chocolate and great breakfast
Denise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The beds were very comfortable and the room was very clean.
Jill, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was hreat
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Reception was awesome, room clean, easy stay
Daunyale, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This property was well placed for the variety of destinations we wanted to visit in and around Iowa City.
GLENN, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and the staff was friendly and professional.
Tom, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and loved that it Was close to everything we needed. Free parking was a plus!
nicole, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff!
Ria, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable. The property was well maintained and the staff was so very friendly. It made being stranded away from home feel much less stressful.
Dannie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We spent 2 nights at the Hampton Inn in Iowa City. Our room was very clean as well as the hotel itself. The staff was wonderful. I would definitely stay there again.
Jill, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, nice and clean property, friendly and hello staff!
Kimberly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Regina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice area for family gathering.
Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, staff,amenities,location. Excellent thank you!!
Dina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Parking easy, goid breakfast, clise to university
Heather, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay!!
Enisha, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The gentleman who checked us in was fantastic. Room was clean.
Tammie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and nice room. Comfortable beds. Breakfast was adequate.
Paula, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very accomodating during a stressful time.... extra courteous staff, willing to do the little things for our immediate needs, would recommend to family and friends.
Diane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was close to everything we we came to see and do.
Dawn, 1-night trip