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Element by Marriott Iowa City

3.0 star property

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Lounge
Exterior
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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314 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Englert Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa City Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Element by Marriott Iowa City

An indoor pool, self parking and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and a front desk safe. Housekeeping is available on request.
Element by Marriott Iowa City offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Iowa City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Element by Marriott Iowa City. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Iowa. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • Steps from University of Iowa and 14 minutes on foot from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Element by Marriott Iowa City also features an indoor pool, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 45 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Element Iowa City Hotel
Element Iowa City Iowa City
Element Iowa City Hotel Iowa City
Element Iowa City a Marriott Hotel

Element by Marriott Iowa City Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 453 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous accommodations and the daily breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large and clean room Great area with many restaurants and things to do
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We will be back. Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Downtown, so nice area for shops in walking distance...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Great location, clean, frien
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel is quaint. The staff were wonderful. The rooms were clean and there were creamers for coffee. The continental breakfast included eggs. There was plenty of parking for our 15 seater van.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this Hotel! Big rooms, great atmosphere and good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when going to the football game!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JaDene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent breakfast options, convenient self-parking, close to downtown area and Univ of Iowa. Rooms were clean and having the extra sitting area worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daquon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Shower and toilet were dirty and so were the sheets, we bought our own bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast and happy hour!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cara M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is excellent, modern clean rooms, awesome amenities. Loved this hotel and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place with great breakfast and huge rooms with kitchen amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aleczander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, walking distance to food, we did a family Christmas and Iowa City was the half way mark for the group- only downside was the pool was being worked on, but we could use the pool next door- breakfast was nice to be served but the grill gets really backed up
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Outtum

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was excellent and also the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great staff. Comfortable bed. Good breakfast. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great hotel! So nice to have a kitchenette in the room. Wonderful location. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Downtown great

Great place, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025