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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to University of Iowa

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Property amenity
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Located near Kinnick Stadium, Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights is a perfect haven for those looking to unwind. Relax in the garden or get energized at The Bistro restaurant. With an indoor pool, gym, and helpful staff always ready to assist you.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
The current price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA, 52246

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Iowa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House -- GH - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Java House - Carver Pavilion - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪fuji sushi and steak - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Hotel near University of Iowa
Kinnick Stadium is located near Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights, which provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and local meal delivery service
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free property and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 140 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cots
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

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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 transport

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

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub (97 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar in shower (90 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (90 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (94 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (108 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink (84 centimetre high)
  • Low-height desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (81 centimetre wide)
  • 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 cot
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Does Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

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

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$206.70, including 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.

Is Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights located?

Located in University Heights, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Iowa and Kinnick Stadium. University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and Carver-Hawkeye Arena are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 427 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with the property, exceptionally clean and room has some nice extras.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great property. Very clean room & wonderful staff. Food was great too. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having a resturant onsite!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kghora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and modern
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facility was nice, front desk was very helpful and fast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Pleasant and front desk Staff eager to assist with any issues
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice- super close for walking- parking was easy- room was great- bistro had great food and drinks-
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent and clean hotel

This hotel is phenomenally clean, staff friendly both at the desk and restaurants, and very conveniently located to the University of Iowa campus. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Heeyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, spacious. Also close to the hospital. perfect place to stay if coming into town for interview at the hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, room was clean, everything worked, we will return in the future
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistently good. Comfortable and convenient. Our go to hotel whenever in Iowa City.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Took almost a 20 minutes waiting to get checked in only to find out there was a wedding going on and super noisy, wasn’t expecting that at all. Not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Excellent Starbucks coffee. Staff helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice. Great food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Clean and quiet. Bartender was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property

Very clean. Friendly staff. Really comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel. Rooms nice and clean. Hotel lobby sharp as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean with excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close and convenient to the University of Iowa Hospital. Hotel was clean & quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our “go to” hotel when in Iowa City. Everything is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facility
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023