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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Iowa

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights in Iowa City, you'll be in the business district, 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.

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.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.

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.

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.

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  • English

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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA 52246

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 140
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 12270
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1140
  • Number of meeting rooms - 6
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Banquet hall
  • Secured parking
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Rooftop garden
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 6
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 30
  • Registration desk height (centimetres) - 76
  • Lift door width (inches) - 43
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 108
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 37
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres) - 94

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights offers 140 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Down comforter
  • TV size 55
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • iPod docking station
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • LED TV
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Window screens
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Streaming services
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Mini-fridge
  • Braille signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lowered power points in bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Grab bar – Near toilet
  • Grab bar – In bathtub
  • Grab bar – In shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 2
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 3
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Desk chair
  • Meal delivery service available
  • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches) - 35
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres) - 90
  • Bathtub grab bar height (inches) - 38
  • Bathtub grab bar height (centimetres) - 97
  • Shower grab bar height (inches) - 35
  • Shower grab bar height (centimetres) - 90
  • Doorway wheelchair width (inches) - 32
  • Doorway wheelchair width (centimetres) - 81

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

The Bistro - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

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

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

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

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged
  • 1.5000 percent destination fee will be charged

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

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 10.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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