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Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4.0 star property

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A bar area with wooden bar counters, black bar stools, and hanging woven light fixtures.
Reception
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Graduate Iowa City."
An outdoor seating area with yellow and white umbrellas, benches, and tables.
A library with wooden bookshelves, a central reading area with chairs, and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug

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210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Graduate King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Graduate King Larger Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Graduate King Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a green sofa, floral armchair, and a coffee table with books and a vase of flowers.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a potted plant, a bed with a headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two wooden beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a decorative box between the beds.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window offering a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window offering a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A cozy room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Single Beds (Bunk Bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City puts you in the heart of Iowa City, steps from University of Iowa and within a 20-minute stroll of University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The coffee shop, Poindexter Coffee, is open for breakfast. 10455 square feet (971 square metres) of event facilities include 10 meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this 4-property class Downtown hotel, you'll find Kinnick Stadium.

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Englert Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Iowa City Public Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Iowa Old Capitol Building - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pints - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Estela's Fresh Mex - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪DC's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. Event space at this hotel measures 10455 square feet (971 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly Graduate by Hilton Iowa City. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 234 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 10455 sq ft of conference space
  • 971 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1984
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City offers 234 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
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  • Pet-friendly
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Poindexter Coffee
  • Wilder

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 10,455 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sheraton Iowa City
Iowa City Sheraton
Iowa City Sheraton Hotel
Sheraton Hotel Iowa City
Sheraton Iowa City
Sheraton Iowa City Hotel
Graduate Iowa City Hotel
Graduate Iowa City
Graduate Iowa City IA
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Iowa City
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Hotel Iowa City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

Graduate by Hilton 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 Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

As of 30 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City on 6 Aug 2026 start from AU$210, 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 Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

Yep, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

What makes Graduate by Hilton Iowa City a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City.

Is Graduate by Hilton Iowa City family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free bike rentals, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

No, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet.

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1057 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1057 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was in a perfect location for us and the Staff super helpful. Great Hotel and a great stay in Iowa City.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very helpful and the location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy access, and good service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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Everything was great !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great Close to restaurants Parking is on site. Nuce
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to campus. Rooms were small and the bathroom was tiny, but otherwise overall cute and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, easy parking. Bathrooms could use an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff of great and really helpful with parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rates, perfect location and nice rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fun decor, comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The decor is very unique and makes for a stand out experience. The staff was also very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was convenient and plentiful just not attached to hotel itself. Staff was consistently friendly, helpful, & attentive to any question we had. Absolute gem in the perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Brooklynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very nice staff. Perfect location for my activities planned.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room and bed. Easy check in & out. Lots of bars & restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, great people and very welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and the service was great. Always love coming to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky in the best way! Perfect location within walking distance to all of downtown. So much more than just a hotel room-an experience, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Graduate Iowa City is the perfect location, right in the heart of downtown. The hotel staff was quick to assist during a busy time. The room was spacious and the hotel had everything we needed - coffee shop, dining, etc. and parking was on site in the garage next door. I'd gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026