THE HIGHLANDER HOTEL, ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION, Iowa City – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Retro-Inspired Rooms
The Highlander Hotel offers rooms with king or queen beds, private balconies overlooking the indoor pool, and organic bath products. Select rooms include a full chef's kitchen, a living area with a large TV, and a walk-in shower with multiple shower heads. All rooms feature multi-purpose workstations, luxury linens, and tiled bathrooms.
On-Site Dining
The Highlander Lounge serves craft cocktails and happy hour specials. The Snack Shack offers milkshakes, tacos, and flatbread pizzas by the pool. A complimentary grab-and-go breakfast includes cereal bars, fruit, and yogurt on weekdays, with a cooked-to-order breakfast available on weekends.
Indoor Pool & Arcade
The hotel has Iowa's largest hotel atrium with an indoor pool and hot tub, open year-round. The retro arcade features Pac-Man, Skee-Ball, and Dance Dance Revolution. Guests can also relax in the courtyard with yard games and fire pits.
Iowa City Location
The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Mercy Hospital, Xtream Arena, and the University of Iowa. Nearby attractions include Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark. Quad City Airport is 40 km away.
Pet-Friendly & Eco-Conscious
The Highlander allows pets for a $30 fee per stay, with dog-friendly parks nearby. The hotel uses LED lighting, bamboo toilet paper, and refinished vintage furniture. Recycling bins and compost sites are available on-site.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Table tennis
Services
- Room service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Toys
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Location
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