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Element Iowa City

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from University of Iowa

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Relax in style with a fire feature at the center, surrounded by sofas and a dining table.
Relax in this stylish living room with a large sectional sofa, coffee table, and flat-screen TV.
Conference room with a large table and comfortable seating, offering views of the urban street.
Enjoy city views from the large window, with a dining table and flat-screen TV for a comfortable stay.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, oven, and ample storage.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
314 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • University of Iowa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kinnick Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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Room options

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 343 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Prepare meals in the kitchen with a dishwasher and stainless steel refrigerator, then relax in the adjacent seating area with a sofa.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Guests can enjoy a restful night's sleep in this stylishly designed room featuring a comfortable bed and modern amenities.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 446 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Relax in this serene space with two single beds, a sofa, and a desk, offering a peaceful view of the outdoors.

Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and sofa, offering a view from the large window.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Prepare meals in the kitchen with a dishwasher and stainless steel refrigerator, then relax in the adjacent seating area with a sofa.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Relax in this serene space with two single beds, a sofa, and a desk, offering a peaceful view of the outdoors.

Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Relax in this serene space with two single beds, a sofa, and a desk, offering a peaceful view of the outdoors.

Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and sofa, offering a view from the large window.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and sofa, offering a view from the large window.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

Element Iowa City places you next to University of Iowa and a short stroll from other popular sights like University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. This 90-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pancheros Mexican Grill - Downtown Iowa City - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Element Iowa City

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from University of Iowa
Guests of Element Iowa City enjoy features like an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and free newspapers. Self parking is available for USD 15 per day. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a water dispenser, and a banquet hall.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Kitchenettes, sitting areas, and coffee makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 50 per accommodation, per night
  • 1 total (45 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Element Iowa City Hotel
Element Iowa City Iowa City
Element Iowa City Hotel Iowa City
Element Iowa City a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Element Iowa City?

Element Iowa City offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Element Iowa City?

As of Aug 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Element Iowa City on Aug 6, 2025 start from $109.65, 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 can I see near Element Iowa City?

This hotel is located 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 Kinnick Stadium and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Element Iowa City?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 15 per day. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Element Iowa City feature a casino at the property?

No, Element Iowa City doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Element Iowa City?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Element Iowa City?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as an indoor pool and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Element Iowa City?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Element Iowa City have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Element Iowa City offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Element Iowa City allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Element Iowa City for a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Element Iowa City?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Element Iowa City?

The closest major airport to Element Iowa City is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), which is 24.3 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Element Iowa City?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Element Iowa City.

Element Iowa City Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 358 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marni

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The proximity of the University as well as the cleanliness of the hotel makes this my new favorite for staying in Iowa City!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara, Chicago

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
When we checked in there were dirty Qtips on the floor next to the garbage can and the floor was not cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Tyngsboro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, convenient hotel to the University of Iowa campus. Made walking to campus simple. The only confusing aspect was the parking, but definitely not as bad as some downtown hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful at checking in and out. The room was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haocheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10 out of 10, will come again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great! Location is perfect to visit Iowa students!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Would definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Keegan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher M

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our favorite hotel chain, but each time we come to this location it reeks of marijuana in all hallways, stairwells, and elevators.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Ramata

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

David, Boston

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Downtown
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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