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Iowa House Hotel

Jefferson & Madison, at University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Iowa House Hotel
Ranked #3 of 5 hotels in Iowa City
3.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Pella, Iowa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I set my wife up here because I was going to come he next next day with family and wanted to make it simple for her to get around. Everything was is walking distance. I decided to tag along and now we both wish we'd stayed at the Holiday Inn Express!! The room was small, the bathroom ancient, we could... More

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Iowa City, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

When reading reviews, one must understand that everyone comes to a hotel with different expectations and desires. With that said, I must say that everyone in my group felt that our suite was very nice!! It wasn't fancy, but we had a spacious corner suite with great views. We had 2 bathrooms in our suite, and while the water pressure... More

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Burlington, Vermont
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Was here for a conference. Sort of a cross between a dorm and a prison. Very spartan and I wasn't so sure about the bathroom (really new for the 50s). Breakfast provided but, ahem, rubbery bagels not exactly my cup of tea. That said the location almost makes up for it. Right in the middle of campus and beside the... More

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twins5300
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

If you’d like to stay right on the university campus this is the place to be. We came to visit the college with our senior and we were there for the Hawkeye Day visit (which was run extremely well!). The Hotel has refurbished some of the rooms but not all of them, so if you want to save a little... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

My experience was definitely not as bad as the other posters here, but overall, I agree the main reason to stay at the Iowa House is for the location. As a Univ. of Iowa alum, you can't beat staying in the student union, which is near the center of campus, very close to Downtown Iowa City, and a 20-min walk... More

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Kansas City
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011
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The small continental breakfast is not well published. As an alum, it is so nice to have a central place to park and tour. Free parking too. Always nicely maintained. Great to just leave the car parked.

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Elmhurst, Illinois
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011

I don't even know where to begin. I stayed there for a wedding weekend in late September of 2011. I booked 3 rooms at $120 each! You have got to be kidding with that price. I understand it was a football weekend, but they really charge that much when Iowa is playing Lousiana-Monroe?!?!? Come on! I live in Chicago, so... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2011
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Booked two rooms to accommodate our family during student orientation. The only reason...THE ONLY REASON...you should book into this hotel is if you want to be on campus (Iowa House Hotel is located in the U of I Student Union). This location was desirable as we were there to participate in Student/Parent Orientation. Orientation activities ended both late in the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
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Other reviewers have given this a pretty fair assessment generally. This is a bit worn around the edges, but keep in mind it is right in the middle of the campus in the Iowa Memorial Union. For the money, it is good value. The room was clean and decent sized. The bathroom a little small with little counter space. A... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011 via mobile

This holtal was very close to campuse. The rooms r dirty and very hot. I would stay again because of the price $55 u should stay!!!!!!!!!!!

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