Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA 52246 US near Exit 242 on I-80 (~2.2mi)
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3.0 Star Property Near University of Iowa
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  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
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05/03/2024 - 05/04/2024
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Verified Reviews of Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Truly an experience!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Rooms large, clean. Pool and exercise room large and clean. I liked the location as it was close to hospital.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jan 22 to Tue Jan 23 2024 at a $145.99 average nightly rate.
"Excellent service and a very nice property."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent service and a nice property.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 27 to Thu Dec 28 2023 at a $140.99 average nightly rate.
"Excellent Hotel & Accommodations"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean hotel. The food was good and location good.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
07-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Oct 04 to Thu Oct 05 2023 at a $159.00 average nightly rate.
"Very Clean Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The hotel is very impressive. Very clean and everyone was so friendly. Very good experience. Would book again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Aug 30 to Fri Sep 01 2023 at a $141.50 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful Rooms & Good Restaurant"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Beautiful room, nice bed, large fridge, great shower, huge TV. Restaurant was very good. We had the best waitress! Would stay again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu May 11 to Fri May 12 2023 at a $182.99 average nightly rate.
"If you want to SPOIL YOURSELF, stay at this WONDERFUL HOTEL!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I stayed here because of the winter weather we were having and I am so glad I did!I thought the hotel was just wonderful! The room was nice and clean and smelled just wonderful. I thought the food was just excellent and ALL of the staff was very nice and helpful. Plus the heated pool was SO RELAXING. If you want to spoil yourself, book a stay at this hotel. You will not be disappointed.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Feb 21 to Fri Feb 24 2023 at a $124.00 average nightly rate.
"Awesome Hotel With Shuttle to Hospital"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
This is an awesome hotel! Very accommodating, clean, comfortable with a shuttle to the hospital. The staff is the friendliest! Will stay here again!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Feb 22 to Fri Feb 24 2023 at a $156.99 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Beautiful hotel! Great place to stay.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Jan-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Dec 31 to Sun Jan 01 2023 at a $147.99 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful Hotel!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice hotel and friendly staff!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Jan-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Dec 31 to Sun Jan 01 2023 at a $147.99 average nightly rate.
"Went the extra mile."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We are here with a family member at the nearby hospital in critical condition. Hotel staff found rooms for us after the hotel was booked solid and offered to personally transport us to the hospital on a day their shuttle bus was not available.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Oct-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Oct 25 to Wed Oct 26 2022 at a $129.00 average nightly rate.

Property Description

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights in Iowa City, you'll be in the business district, just a 4-minute walk from University of Iowa and 5 minutes by foot from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kinnick Stadium and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

For lunch or dinner, stop by The Bistro, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 140 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while iPod docking stations and cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

University of Iowa - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Kinnick Stadium - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Finkbine Golf Course - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Old Capitol Museum - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Iowa Old Capitol Building - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
The Englert Theater - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Iowa City Public Library - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
University of Iowa Health Care - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Iowa Avenue Literary Walk - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Mercy Hospital - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Coralville VA Care Clinic - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse - 4 km / 2.5 mi

The preferred airport for Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 35.1 km / 21.8 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Iowa City? This hotel has 12270 square feet (1140 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Green Sustainability

Marriott program

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Number of meeting rooms - 6
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1140
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Hunting nearby
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 6
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Secured parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Total number of rooms - 140
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 76
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 43
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 30
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 37
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 108
  • Express check-out
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 94
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Conference space size (feet) - 12270

Airport & Shuttle Information

The Eastern Iowa Airport - Cedar Rapids (22 miles)Iowa City Airport- 1 mile

Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary shuttle service, by appointment

Breakfast Information

The Bistro serves made-to-order hot breakfast menu items (not included in hotel room rates) and convenient "grab & go" items. Breakfast available daily 6am-10am. Starbucks counter with your favorite signature coffee, lattes and cold brew.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Pets not allowed

Registered service animals only

Parking Info

Complimentary parking onsite, private lot.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00ā€“20.00 for adults, and USD 5.00ā€“20.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

  • 1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • 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 advises that enhanced cleaning measures are currently in place.
  • The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60Ā°C/140Ā°F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

All Marriott International cleaning protocol

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60Ā°C/140Ā°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

About Courtyard by Marriott

  • Business centered hotel with functional rooms and and a multi-use public area
  • Free Wi-Fi in guestrooms and lobby area
  • Flexible workspaces, soft bedding, and Paul Mitchell products
  • Lobby provides a casual meeting and workspace, business center, and GoBoardĀ® Touchscreens for Info on the Go
  • 24/7 Market offering practical food/beverage options

The Courtyard by Marriott highlights above are subject to change without notice.