At Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour fitness centre, and has a business centre. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Near this Iowa City hotel, you'll find Kinnick Stadium.
What's nearby
University of Iowa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
The Englert Theater - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Hy-Vee Market Grille - 2 min drive
Bruegger's - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 6 min walk
Culver's - 13 min walk
About this property
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Iowa
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 560 square feet (52 square metres) and includes conference space. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.
This Iowa City hotel is smoke free.
93 guestrooms or units
4 levels
560 sq ft of conference space
52 sq. m of conference space
Built in 2012
To-go breakfast (free)
Business facilities
Conference space
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Lift
No smoking on site
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Premium cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
24-hour gym
Indoor pool
Family friendly
Free cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Business services
560 square feet of conference space
Business centre
Meeting room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
Phone accessibility kit
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
More
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2012
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch HDTV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 108 lb per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay.
Free cots (infant beds)!
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.
Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton) 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area?
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area?
As of 29 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area on 7 Aug 2025 start from AU$160.17, 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 Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area?
Yep, Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area has a free self car park.
Does Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area have a pool?
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area has an indoor pool.
Is Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area is a hit with families.
Does Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area serve breakfast?
Yeah, travelers love the free on-the-go brekkie here!
Served weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area?
No, Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1006 reviews
10 - Excellent
599
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1006 reviews
8 - Good
265
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1006 reviews
6 - Okay
77
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1006 reviews
4 - Poor
37
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1006 reviews
2 - Terrible
28
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Keila
Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
29 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We like the convenience of location, only a few minutes away from family members. What we didn’t like was we were given the wrong room from what we requested & paid for. Once it was corrected, we were placed in a room at the 4th floor where wallpaper in the hallway is peeling off and one of the lamp shades were damaged with rips. Not what we expected and definitely have not experienced before.
Our checkin experience was great. Jo was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Actually, everyone was friendly. The hotel was within 5-10 minutes of everywhere we needed to go. Nice breakfast with nice variety of foods and drinks.Nice size room. Bed comfortable. Couch and footstool worn and in need of recovering or replacement. Adequate amount of electrical outlets and chargers.
Would have given 5 stars other than the hot tub was broken and there was a dead small bug (assuming it was a tick) in the tub. Other than that beds were comfortable, amentities were good, and breakfast was good.
The stay was nice. Clean hotel and a good breakfast. Never a working hot tub each time i have went over the last year, the pool is small but has been available 8 of 10 times to use. Mainly only interacted with cleaning staff and breakfast staff and they were all nice.