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Element Iowa City

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from University of Iowa

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Property amenity
Free daily continental breakfast
Restaurant
Meeting facility
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

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314 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Iowa City

Element Iowa City puts you in the heart of Iowa City, steps from University of Iowa and within a 10-minute stroll of The Englert Theater. Highlights at this hotel include an indoor swimming pool, free continental breakfast and in-room kitchenettes. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers in the lobby. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a front desk safe and a water dispenser. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown hotel include Iowa City Public Library and Stanley Museum of Art.

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Iowa City Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mercy Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pints - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Element Iowa City

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from University of Iowa
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Element Iowa City also features an indoor pool, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Element Iowa City offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 45 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Element Iowa City Hotel
Element Iowa City Iowa City
Element Iowa City Hotel Iowa City
Element Iowa City a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Element Iowa City?

Element Iowa City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Element Iowa City?

As of 12 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Element Iowa City on 14 Dec 2025 start from AU$172.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Element Iowa City?

Yep, Element Iowa City has a self car park for USD 15 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Element Iowa City have a pool?

Element Iowa City has an indoor pool.

Does Element Iowa City serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Element Iowa City?

No, Element Iowa City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Element Iowa City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Reviews

Element Iowa City Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 394 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Downtown great

Great place, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came to Iowa City for a music show downtown at the Englert. It was so convenient to stay at a nice hotel right there with everything so walkable! I would definitely come again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daquon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth, berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay when I’m moving my daughter in and out of school
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Outtum

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was excellent and also the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina, Iowa City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a corner room that was spacious and quiet. The location is close to everything, and the breakfast was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place with great breakfast and huge rooms with kitchen amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Karin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel itself looks good, with clean modern styling. The room was very nicely appointed, and the kitchenette area was very impressive with more features than expected. The first problem was that the air conditioning wasn’t working welland hardly any air was blowing. The air was damp and stale. The A/C filter was extremely dirty and hadn’t been changed for a long time. We unscrewed the cover over the air conditioner and removed the air filter which helped immensely. The AC worked well after that, although it was very loud. The real issue became in the early morning hours when delivery trucks arrived at nearby areas. The beeping from their backup warnings was extremely loud through the windows, so much that it woke me up. Then, as soon as people started waking up and going through the hallway, the noise was unbearable. The door slamming of adjacent rooms was extremely loud, and just normal talking in the hallway was easily overheard in the room. The windows and hallway doors definitely need much more soundproofing. Breakfast was better than most similar hotels, and they even have a chef that prepares simple eggs and avocado toast. Unfortunately, the noise through the windows and doors was too much to make me want to stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked out perfectly to attend my daughters orientation on becoming a Hawkeye!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free coffee all day. Super convenient attached parking garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a nice stay!

The hotel is convenient to parking, clean, modern, and spacious. The employees were all very nice and helpful. The made to order eggs at breakfast were a nice surprise. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ishwaree

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For a less busy weekend, to get a corner room facing the back side seemed unfair. The coffee machine in the room didn’t work and wasn’t replaced even after notifying the front desk. Other than that everything was average
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

brittany

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
BE AWARE…..BED BUGS!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

brittany

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025