Iowa House Hotel

The service was excellent, check in was even better. The carpets need to be pulled or cleaned but, room was clean shower water hot they offered continental breakfast. Nothing to complain about beside outdated carpet. Ooo got a warning for parking

This is a really neat place to stay. We had a river view and the morning before checking out we got to see the UofI row team practicing. Breakfast wasn’t that much but it was fine. Nice to see a different part of the Iowa Campus as well. Staff was great!

WOW! What an amazing find for our trip. Located right on campus so walking around was super easy. The bed was as comfortable as one at a Fairmont hotel (not even kidding). The staff were so kind and helpful. Breakfast was basic but great. I think the rooms used to be old dorm rooms or staff housing but it was everything we needed. The hotel is part of the Stident Union building (IMU) and it was freshman orientation week so we were treated to entertainment every night in the park across from us - concerts, karaoke, drag show, daily field games - it made us feel young again and happy to see what a great school we were leaving our child at. If you have to stay in Iowa City for something at the U - check this place out

This is about our fourth time staying at Iowa House. I have come to appreciate it more each time. Here are the things I really like about it: -- GREAT location. If you're here for anything related to the university or in the town area, you can't beat this spot. Plus we had a beautiful view of the river out our room window. -- Parking at the garage across the street, with unlimited return privileges during our stay, is a huge bonus. -- Amazing value: The price is significantly cheaper than other nearby hotels. -- Cleanliness: The rooms are not luxurious, but they are very comfortable and extremely clean, which I really appreciate. -- They have stepped up their game in the breakfast area. I complained about this in a review some years ago. The breakfast does not include cooked foods but it has a nice variety of self-serve options, all nicely organized and fully stocked in a neat little dining area.

The IMU is a nice building so I expected the hotel to be somewhat decent. The first red flag was a janky elevator, walked in the hallway and felt like The Shining movie. Entered the room and it gave motel 6. Checked out 2 hours later. I was able to get a full refund from the 6 days I booked but I just couldn’t do it. The dust was terrible and caught in my throat and the bed sheets are paper thin. The bathroom had used toiletries that they just make nice and the next person can use.

Very dirty. I don’t think anyone has ever dusted. There was hair on the pillows like someone had taken s nap. Stains on pillowcases and sheets. Was going to call desk but the phone had no cord. Staff at desk was very nice and apologetic and gave us a different room. Again- stains on sheets and hair. Fridge did not work. Location was convenient for the university tour we were taking but I would never stay there again. Also, be aware that the parking lot it a bit of a distance that would be awful in bad weather or if you have mobility issues. For the price- I expect clean with working appliances. The shower was super confusing as well and they did have half used sample shampoos etc. Just ick