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The Literary Hotel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Solon with free parking

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Interior entrance
Meeting facility
Interior detail
Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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130 S Dubuque St, Solon, IA, 52333
  • Place, Lake Macbride State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Grand Single Room

Grand Single Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Single Room

Premium Single Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Grand Single Room

Grand Single Room

Grand Single Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Solon

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Solon awaits you at The Literary Hotel. You'll be 19.4 km (12.1 mi) from University of Iowa. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, furnished patios and Smart TVs. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. 1000 square feet (93 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include microwave in a common area, a terrace and gas grills. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Solon hotel include University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and Kinnick Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Lake Macbride State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Iowa - 16 min drive - 21.0 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 18 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 19 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 19 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bobber's Bar and Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Club 76 The Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Grove Brewpub-Solon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Literary Hotel

Family-friendly hotel in Solon with free parking
As a guest of The Literary Hotel, you'll find spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Event space at this hotel measures 1000 square feet (93 square metres) and includes conference space. The family-friendly The Literary Hotel also features shopping on site, a lift, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This Solon hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 1000 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq. m of conference space
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Literary Hotel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries and hairdryers. This Solon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • IPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Literary Hotel Hotel
The Literary Hotel Solon
The Literary Hotel Hotel Solon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Literary Hotel?

The Literary Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Literary Hotel?

Yep, The Literary Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Literary Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as sports massages.

What makes The Literary Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Literary Hotel.

Is The Literary Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and a gas grill, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Literary Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Literary Hotel?

No, The Literary Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Literary Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Literary Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.