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The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and bars/lounges

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Patio, Courtyard View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Patio, Courtyard View)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio (Courtyard View)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Pool View)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Iowa City

A family-friendly stay in Iowa City awaits you at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel. You'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from University of Iowa and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Mercy Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Supper Club, is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. Patio Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. 5651 square feet (525 square metres) of event facilities include 3 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include coworking space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. On weekday mornings a free continental breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Iowa City hotel include Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse and Iowa City Public Library.

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • The Englert Theater - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Black Angel Restaurant And Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Los Agaves Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Midtown Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and bars/lounges
The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served on weekdays. Public spaces have free WiFi.

3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5651 square feet (525 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel was completed in July 2020.

This Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 5651 sq ft of conference space
  • 525 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1967
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 97 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and complimentary slippers. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekdays
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Patio Bar
  • Snack Shack
  • Supper Club

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (5,651 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1967
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Clarion Highlander
Clarion Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Hotel Highlander
Clarion Hotel Highlander Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel And Conference Center Iowa City
Clarion Highlander Hotel Iowa City
The Bohemian
The Highlander Hotel
Clarion Hotel Highlander Conference Center
The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Iowa City
The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Iowa City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 1 Dec 2025 start from AU$227.79, 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 The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yep, The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel features an indoor pool, 1 hot tub and 2 bars.

What makes The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Is The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and an indoor pool, as well as children's books and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers love the free continental breakfast here! Served on weekdays, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, with dog exercise areas on offer.

The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 939 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 939 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 939 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 939 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 939 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay very friendly staff great pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Grinnell

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

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Meh

Pictures must be feom when they first remodeled...mold around bath drain, bathroom tile floor was beat-up, pool has seen better days, pool ceiling falling apart, snack shop was never open. It was nice that it was dog friendly but other than that stay closer to campus so you have dining/walking options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Its ok.

Quiet. Off season may be why but not a complaint. Customer service is scarce. A phone number is on the front desk if you need something. Resturant is supposedly open til 9 or 930 but one night no one was around and chairs on the tables at 7. Place is clean. Pool is large and nice. Hot tub is clean and nice. Brkfst. is ok. Biscuit sandwich, yogurt and instant oatmeal. No microwave or coffe in rooms. Lighting is very very dark. Enjoyed the pool tables and arcade.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
The pictures on Expedia make this look like a spruced up hotel; the lobby actually looks nice. The pool was the reason that we chose the hotel in the first place; my daughter was hoping to get some pool time in the morning. But when we went down to use the pool, I was told by the woman at the desk that the chlorine was "zero" and it was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Great for families

Highlander is a really cool hotel. I was traveling with my 17 years old son and we enjoyed the stay. It seems like a perfect place for families with young children. Breakfast could have been better, but overall nice experience and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Did not have coffee pot in room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

micaela

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dirty. Won’t go back

Dirty rooms. Hair in bathroom, toilet was not clean it was disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family

No food buying options available but menus everywh

Arrived at 10pm, no food or drinks available to buy. One person was working, had to wait 5 minutes for anyone to arrive so I could check in. Breakfast is gross, no lunch until 2pm and no alternative food choices anywhere nearby. We were starved when we left.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alisha

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

10/10 Excellent

David, Des Moines

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff. The pool area was amazing. Lots of fun
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

emmet

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Kinda Disappointed

There was a serious lack of staff to attend to the number of guests. The staff on hand was friendly and great but running in too many directions at once. More than a few times I had to walk around the hotel looking for someone to assist at the pool bar or answer a question at the front desk, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

I’m totally coming back

A very clean and unique hotel. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the rooms were neat and extremely comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Fun vibe. Comfortable beds. Large Rooms.

Great pool and hot tub. Nice on-site bar and arcade room. Friendly service. Historic hotel with a fun vibe. Rooms are larger with comfortable beds. Comfortable lobby with fun velvet chairs. Not your average hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Bougie, Art Deco with a Hippy Flair

Stumbled on this hotel after my kiddos begged for a nicer room. We were amazed by the decor and I was happy with the price. From the old school soda shop, arcade, amazing indoor/outdoor pool, restaurant... it will not disappoint!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great stay.

Great stay, pool, food, arcade, and service best I’ve had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Would not recommend staying here

It is an old hotel that was “renovated” as little as possible. The lobby and common areas looked great but the rooms were sparse and cheaply done. Our first room had holes in the ceiling and water stains on the shades. I asked for a new room on the first floor as there is no elevator-never mentioned at check in- and was given one immediately that was somewhat better shape. We checked in after traveling all day and picked this place because they had onsite restaurant. 30 minutes before close we walked in and was not greeted, had to seat ourselves and get our our own silverware and menus. Ordered at the bar from the most rude person who looked at his watch when we came in and then complained to people at the bar about people coming in late loud enough for us to hear. I tried to apologize when he brought our food for coming in late after a 12 hour day driving and he ignored the apology and said hey at least I’m honest with you. We paid our bill and finished our food in our room so this person would not be delayed by us there. Awful night sleeping, beds were single mattress on a platform, AC was constantly kicking off and on so the room would go from icy to sweltering. Continental breakfast was very good. Coffee was not good, had a weird taste.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025