Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from University of Iowa

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Parking available
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
Pet friendly

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210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, 52240

Place, University of Iowa
‪1 min walk‬
Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
‪14 min walk‬
Place, Kinnick Stadium
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 6
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Very good

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Bunk Bed)

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City places you next to University of Iowa and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. This 234-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

University of Iowa - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
The Englert Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Kinnick Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
‪Pints - ‬3 min walk
‪Poindexter Coffee - ‬1 min walk
‪Wilder - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from University of Iowa

At Graduate by Hilton Iowa City, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Self parking is offered for USD 20 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include free use of bicycles, a terrace, and a ballroom.

Guests can expect free WiFi and 37-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Frette Italian sheets ensure a restful night. Other amenities include safes, ironing boards, and desks.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

$90 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

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 crib
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.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Free crib
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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
Dogs and cats only
2 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Pets may not be left unsupervised
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Free rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

Are free cancellation options available at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City on Oct 19, 2025 start from $118.15, excluding 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.

What is there to do near Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Iowa City, just steps from Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater, and within a short walk of Iowa Old Capitol Building. You'll also find University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Old Capitol Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 20 per night with in/out privileges.

Does Graduate by Hilton Iowa City feature a casino at the property?

No, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Graduate by Hilton Iowa City a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as a restaurant and a restaurant bar.

Are there hot tubs at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Graduate by Hilton Iowa City have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Iowa City serves breakfast for a surcharge at Poindexter Coffee.

Will Graduate by Hilton Iowa City allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Graduate by Hilton Iowa City have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

The closest major airport to Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), which is 23.4 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City.

Does Graduate by Hilton Iowa City have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City if that's in your vacation plans.

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Elmhurst

Traveled with family

Aug 31, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great staff. Way too pricey of a rate for the quality of the room

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cooper

Jul 17, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Jul 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very cool and nice!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with family

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Methal

Jul 1, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with family

Jul 1, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Jun 30, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weiling, Hoffman Estates

Traveled with family

Jun 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staffer and clean & roomy . Walking distance to U of Iowa.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Jun 30, 2025

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

My friends and I rented a room for the night, it was clean, and comfy. It was a bit hot at night, making it a bit harder to sleep, but other than that, everything was excellent!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lourdes

Jun 30, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The room was horribly hot and humid - talked to hotel staff about getting an engineer to fix it, was only marginally better, there were times that the temperature and humidity was better outside compared to the room. I felt horribly sick whenever I was in the room. No AC, thermostat didn't work. No one came to pick up the trash during 3 night stay. The location is the only good thing about it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with family

Jun 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Jun 28, 2025

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

Convenient location to campus

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Jun 27, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Traveled with family

Jun 27, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Parking for unloading was not good, not enough room for more than 3 cars. Also had a bus blocking the entrance to pick up guests as we tried to leave for a Wedding we where attending

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family

Jun 26, 2025

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

Loved the vibe, friendly staff, great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Traveled with family

Jun 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Air conditioning in our room was not working- had to speak with staff multiple times before anyone would come to look at fixing it. Someone finally came to fix it at 10pm after our room temp was 80 and we indicated we would be leaving and asking for a refund.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Independence

Traveled with family

Jun 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very classy unique hotel. The graduate theme in the room was cool. Cozy inviting decor and furniture was also nice. Clean bathroom and comfortable bed topped it all off for a great stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole, Bloomington

Traveled with family

Jun 24, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

I booked this hotel because it was "cheaper" than our usual hotel in Iowa City. I should have realized that doesn't always play out. You have to pay $20 to park and it doesn't come with breakfast or even free coffee. By the time I paid for those amenities, I spent more than our usual location. The wallpaper and decorations at this hotel are cute and unique. However, I noticed there was carpet in the room, which is unusual now for a hotel. I'm not sure if it's because the air was on or if it was the humidity outside, but, the carpet was wet, especially by the air conditioner, which had to be set really low, at 68 to keep the room at a comfortable temperature. In the morning, when we had the blinds open, I noticed the carpet had stains on it. For a Hilton chain hotel, I was very disappointed and I will not be staying or recommending this hotel for future stays.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Jun 24, 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with family

Jun 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We arrived a little early and told it would cost $40 to check in so we decided to wait the one hour and 15 minutes. When we went back to check in we were told room was not ready and had to wait an additional half hour. We had an event to attend and barely had time to get ready.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jarmila

Traveled with family

Jun 24, 2025

Disliked: Room comfort

Awful sevice

The ac did not work upon arrival. 95degree days. We were given a fan and said a service person a will be up tomorrow. Was not given another room. He was there at noon. At 3 pm he realized it was not fixable. He insisted at the front desk that we change rooms. We were up for a wedding and had to worry all night Friday and all day Saturday about the AC. Change rooms at 3 the wedding was at 4. Will not come back or recommend The Graduate Hilton.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jun 24, 2025

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

Could have been better

Great location, but the room only had 2 outlets! Plus we had a leak in the ceiling.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Business traveler

Jun 23, 2025

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

Great place to stay. Staff was very nice and informative . Parking was very convenient. Very close to restaurants within walking distance. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Traci

Traveled with family

Jun 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Not our best stay at The Graduate

The room was great - until the AC died the second night. The staff was not very helpful. Told us the room was next on the list to get repaired but we waited all day and finally asked to move to another room.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025