Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Iowa

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Lobby
Exterior
Property amenity
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA, 52246
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Iowa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kinnick Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Room options

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

Located in University Heights, Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights is within a 5-minute walk of University of Iowa and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. This 3-star hotel has 140 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Iowa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mercy Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bruegger's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Java House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Iowa
At Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include conference space, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect 55-inch LED TVs with cable channels and Netflix, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. IPod docks, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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 and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 12,270 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub (38 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (35 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (35 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink (33 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (30 inches high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 1.5 percent destination fee will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • 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:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Courtyard Iowa City
Courtyard by Marriott University Heights/Iowa City
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Iowa City

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights on Jul 1, 2025 start from $142.0, 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 around Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

This hotel is situated in University Heights within a short 7-minute walk of Kinnick Stadium and also 16 minutes on foot from Carver-Hawkeye Arena. You'll also find Finkbine Golf Course and Old Capitol Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights include a casino at the property?

No, Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

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

Does Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Bistro.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights have connecting rooms?

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

What is the closest airport to Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

The closest major airport to Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), which is 21.8 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

No, at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 392 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Bistro. Walkin shower. Nice brd and pillows
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice one night stay. The property is nice and clean, and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehreen

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice property

Stay here often. Great location. Easy parking. Friendly staff. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were surprised at how good the food was!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian M

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

8/10 Good

Xianjian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward and Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaysan

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

3/1 worker at the bar at night! 10/10

Best hotel I’ve probably ever stayed at! The guy working the bar late at night Saturday night super cool dude!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blue

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is so close to the U of I hospital thdt it is very handy. The only down fall is the bed is low to the ground.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Moline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Frequent visitor to this hotel. Great property with convenient access that University of Iowa hospitals. We’ve always had good experiences (including good in-house food options). This trip we experienced 2 irritating issues. 1) The in room lighting controls didn’t work as expected (we couldn’t figure out how to turn on the bed lamps) and 2) the TV guide on the remote did not match the channels on the TV. Otherwise, this hotel is consistently top tier quality in the Iowa City market.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Need new bed

Everything was really good except the bed was worn out and needs replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley, WHEATFIELD

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people incredibly gracious and helpful. Rooms large clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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