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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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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

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is €126
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Iowa City, Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights is in the business district. Iowa Old Capitol Building and The Englert Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Finkbine Golf Course and Pleasant Valley Golf Course. University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hunting, horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA, 52246

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 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
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Java House - Carver Pavilion - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪fuji sushi and steak - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Stella - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Hotel near University of Iowa
You can look forward to a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights. 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 a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, 6 meeting rooms and outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

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; 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)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights on 24 Jan 2026 start from €125.96, 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 15-minute walk of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Kinnick Stadium 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

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 449 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in late, and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Staff was nice and helpful.Everything was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff. My only criticism is that WiFi is not free unless you sign up for the Marriott program which I didn’t want to. Otherwise, great location and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place. Clean comfortable extremely well kept. Great bar and restaurant. Terrific service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay! Close to enjoying, great bar and restaurant on site! Spacious rooms and comfortable bed! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night on our way to St. Louis from St. Paul and I could not have been more impressed with a Courtyard property. The fact that it has a restaurant/bar was the reason I chose it, for convenience, but the food was absolutely amazing and the staff was helpful and so friendly. Our room was spotless, and modern but cosy. I would have happily stayed for days! Great job!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely clean room. Burger was good. Nice bar selection and offers room service. Parking was notably well lit. All interactions with staff were 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property seemed very safe. The staff were friendly. Everything was very clean. Only complaints was the air freshener in the lobby was very strong.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent - will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to campus. Very clean and the bar was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, pleasant and efficient check in, comfortable beds, Near Iowa Hospitals and Iowa sports facilities Kinnick Football Stadium. A bit of a walk to get downtown IC but easy uber or drive. clean property. Restaurant/Bar on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, super clean and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few times driving through, always feels clean & safe to park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

Last minute stay

Very nice stay. Room was clean and welcoming employees were all very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

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

Great Hotel Stay

Just an amazing stay. Room was nice, clean, staff was kind, food and service excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024