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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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA 52246

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 12270 square feet (1140 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Complimentary secured self parking is available on site.

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights is a smoke-free property.

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

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
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Window screens
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Streaming services
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Mini-fridge
  • Braille signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered electrical outlets 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 or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Number of days between towel changes: 2
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 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 (centimeters) - 90
  • Bathtub grab bar height (inches) - 38
  • Bathtub grab bar height (centimeters) - 97
  • Shower grab bar height (inches) - 35
  • Shower grab bar height (centimeters) - 90
  • Doorway wheelchair width (inches) - 32
  • Doorway wheelchair width (centimeters) - 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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 21

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

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 fire extinguisher, 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)

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).

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

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Comprehensive recycling policy

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

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

No cribs (infant beds) available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

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

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

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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