Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Reception
Exterior
Fitness facility
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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4 Sturgis Corner Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52246
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinnick Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed with Sofabed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King with Sofabed, Hearing Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 King, Hearing, Mobile Accessible with Roll-in Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King, Mobile Accessible with Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King with Sofabed, Mobile Accessible with Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Queens, Mobile Accessible with Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Queen Bed Mobility Access Tub-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

King Room-Hearing Accessible-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

King Room With Sofabed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Guest Room With 1 King Bed And Sofa Bed-Hearing Accessible-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

2 Queen Beds Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Hearing Accessible Room With Two Queen Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 3

1 King Mobility Access With Tub Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 3

One King Bed Room With Mobility Accessible Tub And Sofabed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Premium cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Iowa. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 10 minutes by foot from University of Iowa and a 2-minute drive from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 560 square feet (52 square metres) and includes conference space. Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This Iowa City hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 560 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch HDTV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 January 2026 to 1 June 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 108 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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

Hampton Inn Hotel Iowa City University Area
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Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area Hotel
Hampton Inn City/University Area Hotel
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Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 596 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dannie, Clear Lake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The property was well maintained and the staff was so very friendly. It made being stranded away from home feel much less stressful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was awesome, very relaxing after a long day. Thank you for a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cyreeta

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this hotel 0 stars it would be too much. I went through Expedia to book this room because going directly through the hotel to book was doubled in price for this weekend (football game weekend) and everywhere was booked or astronomically over priced. I booked it based off rating and price. Why people rated this dumpster 5⭐️ is beyond me. When we first checked in the clerk was pleasant. As we were walking to our room I noticed huge dirt/stained/filth spots on the carpets. Once we walked in our room I immediately became sick/enraged/disgusted. From stains and rips on furniture, to broken curtains, broken fixtures, stained lamp shades, stains in shower, etc (see pictures). We immediately called for a manager and the clerk that checked us in showed up (with attitude). We showed her everything and we requested a better room; she stated “I can’t promise you that any other room would be better than this one”! WHAT?? She stated they are going through renovations. If none of your rooms are better than this one then just shut the place down until you can carry the “Hilton” brand as it should be. Hilton/Hampton should be appalled to have this hotel open and charging people with less than sub par rooms. She also stated that we couldn’t get our money back or even a partial refund because we went through a 3rd party. I contacted Expedia and they reimbursed us 20%. Still UNACCEPTABLE.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daunyale, Emmetsburg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Reception was awesome, room clean, easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was fine but could use an update. Shower head was not great, no USB ports in room, temp control was finicky
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney, Pella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The gentleman who checked us in was fantastic. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bernie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff,amenities,location. Excellent thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 2 nights at the Hampton Inn in Iowa City. Our room was very clean as well as the hotel itself. The staff was wonderful. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice room. Comfortable beds. Breakfast was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was in rough shape.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and loved that it Was close to everything we needed. Free parking was a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Earlyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Parking easy, goid breakfast, clise to university
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was clean but the hallway carpet was atrocious and dirty! The staff was friendly and tried to be helpful but couldn’t resolve our problem. The chair in the room needs to go to the dump. The vinyl is peeling and it is stained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025