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Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Fitness facility
Reception
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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4 Sturgis Corner Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52246
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

1 King Bed with Sofabed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

1 King with Sofabed, Hearing Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King, Hearing, Mobile Accessible with Roll-in Shower | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

1 King, Hearing, Mobile Accessible with Roll-in Shower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

1 King, Mobile Accessible with Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

1 King with Sofabed, Mobile Accessible with Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

2 Queens, Mobile Accessible with Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

1 King, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

2 Queen Beds Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

2 Queens Hearing Accessible Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

2 Queens Mobility Access W/tub Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Premium cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Iowa. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 10 minutes by foot from University of Iowa and a 2-minute drive from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 560 square feet (52 square metres) and includes conference space. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 560 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch HDTV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 January 2026 to 1 June 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD125 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hampton Inn Hotel Iowa City University Area

Hampton Inn Iowa City University Area

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area Hotel

Hampton Inn City/University Area Hotel

Hampton Inn City/University Area

Hampton CityUniversity Area

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area Hotel

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area Iowa City

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area Hotel Iowa City

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was very clean, staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Easy check-in and checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were polite
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean good breakfast nice rooms and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was hreat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Idell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great four night stay. The staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was great and my sons enjoyed the pool. Very clean and well maintained.The close proximity to the university was also convenient. This hotel was a great value and I would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff has lied to us multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, staff very friendly, would recommend and would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was really nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

carl

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and accessible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby was very welcoming with hot coffee/tea/hot chocolate and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and really close to campus
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were excellent. We had an issue with check in. Our Expedia confirmation email didn’t have a reservation number which complicated checking in. The staff did an excellent job trying to figure it out, called Expedia and even they didnt have an answer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025