GRADUATE BY HILTON IOWA CITY, Iowa City – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Graduate By Hilton Iowa City offers spacious double rooms and suites with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. The Presidential Suite includes 12-foot ceilings and campus views. Family Suites feature custom-shaped beds and pint-sized furniture for younger guests.
Dining Options
Poindexter Coffee in the lobby serves EllaMia pastries and breakfast bites. Graduate Food Hall offers a range of cuisines, including burgers, biscuits, and locally-sourced ingredients. Wilder, the on-site restaurant, serves imaginative breakfasts, lunches, and hand-crafted cocktails.
Leisure & Entertainment
The hotel features a wall covered in 180,000 No. 2 pencils and a lobby with poetry scrawled on the walls. Guests can attend FilmScene’s FilmCastPodScene or visit the Ped Mall for live music and local events. The Wayne Ballroom hosts events for up to 600 people.
Location & Transportation
Graduate By Hilton Iowa City is 40 km from The Eastern Iowa Airport. It is near the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History (0.5 km), Old Capitol Museum (0.5 km), and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk (1 km). The Ped Mall, a hub for music and culture, is steps away.
Services & Accessibility
The hotel’s public spaces meet ADA standards. Event spaces like the Benson Room accommodate medium-sized groups. Custom catering menus are available for weddings and meetings. The concierge can assist with local recommendations, including Hancher Auditorium performances and nearby shopping.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Services
- Paid valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cribs
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Curtains
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
My stay at the hotel had its positives and negatives. The location was perfect for exploring downtown Iowa City, but the room lacked a view and was warm and stuffy, triggering my allergies. The service varied from welcoming and nice to a bit rude at times. Dining options were limited, forcing me to venture out in freezing temperatures, although the food quality was good.
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were unique - with an iron but no ironing board and a fridge but no microwave. While far from the elevators, my room was surprisingly quiet. However, the bathroom was tight and small. The service was exceptional, with the staff being very nice and making check-in and check-out super fast and easy. The location was convenient, within walking distance of downtown restaurants. Unfortunately, there were some cleanliness issues noticed around the area. The dining options were decent, but I had to venture out in sub-zero temperatures due to limited facilities nearby.
My stay was quite unique as I didn't have a room for the first three days, which was definitely inconvenient. However, the room I eventually got was one-of-a-kind, something I've never experienced in a hotel before. It was very comfortable with a big TV and a comfy bed, although it lacked a refrigerator or microwave.
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