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The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection


Amenities

  • Parking

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming pool

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Room Service

  • Banquet Facilities

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Property description

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game r...
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Travellers describe The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection as a fun, family-friendly retro property with a standout indoor pool and helpful staff, though maintenance issues, inconsistent cleanliness, noise around poolside rooms, and occasional staffing or amenity gaps temper some stays.

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Facilities

Mixed

Cleanliness

Inconsistent

Rooms

Mixed

Service

Friendly

Location

Convenient

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10

Regan

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last week

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Stayed 1 night

Yes it was great and the poolside room option was the best for us
Yes it was great and the poolside room option was the best for us

10

Ricquita

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last week

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was simply amazing. Kimberly at check in, to Lucy’s staff and the hotel should be 5 star. The pool, hot tub, amenities, cleanliness, spacious and let me not forget the decor of the hotel. 20/10. Thank you all for making out stay so pleasant and relaxing.
This hotel was simply amazing. Kimberly at check in, to Lucy’s staff and the hotel should be 5 star. The pool, hot tub, amenities, cleanliness, spacious and let me not forget the decor of the hotel. 20/10. Thank you all for making out stay so pleasant and relaxing.

8

Thomas

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2 weeks ago

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Stayed 3 nights

Good place for a weekend. Free EV charger with 2 spaces. Staff was very nice. Didn't use the pool, hot tub, or housekeeping. Convenient location.
Good place for a weekend. Free EV charger with 2 spaces. Staff was very nice. Didn't use the pool, hot tub, or housekeeping. Convenient location.

4

Denise

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4 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

This easiest description of this of hotel is lipstick on a pig.
This easiest description of this of hotel is lipstick on a pig.

10

Darron

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Apr 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We always en the pool and hot tub area. We love the decor.
We always en the pool and hot tub area. We love the decor.

2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Location

Located in Iowa City, The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Mercy Hospital and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse. This family-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Iowa City Public Library and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from The Englert Theater.

University of Iowa(2.5 miles)

Mercy Hospital(2.9 miles)

Iowa Avenue Literary Walk(3.1 miles)

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History(3.3 miles)

Iowa City Public Library(3.4 miles)

Iowa Old Capitol Building(3.4 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 23:59

Before 11:00


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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.


Yes, breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy a variety of options at the hotel's restaurant, Lucy's.


Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.


Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about pool access features are not provided.


The hotel is located in Iowa City, within a 10-minute drive of Mercy Hospital and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse. It is approximately 3.4 miles from Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater.


Yes, the hotel features an indoor pool and an outdoor heated pool, with access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.


Children 17 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding, up to four children per room.


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