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Element Iowa City

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Iowa

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Property amenity
Reception
Restaurant
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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314 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • University of Iowa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kinnick Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 343 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 446 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

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

Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

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

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

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

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

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

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Iowa City

Heart of Iowa City.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mercy Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Element Iowa City

3-star hotel near University of Iowa
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Element 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.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Element Iowa City offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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  • Pet friendly
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 45 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 50.00 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

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    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).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Element Iowa City to the airport?

Element Iowa City is 24.3 mi (28-min drive) away from the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Element Iowa City?

As of Apr 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Element Iowa City on Apr 27, 2025 start from $109.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Element Iowa City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Element Iowa City.

Does Element Iowa City offer free breakfast?

Element Iowa City offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Element Iowa City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Riverside Casino and Golf Resort (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Element Iowa City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Element Iowa City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

Does Element Iowa City have a pool?

Element Iowa City features an indoor pool.

Does Element Iowa City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Element Iowa City to downtown Iowa City?

Element Iowa City is 0.3 mi away from Iowa City.

Element Iowa City Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 313 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Payton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good parking setup (free!) I would go back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love the Element Hotels and always check to see if there is one when I travel. However, this room was very small. The TV was positioned so you could only see it from the bed. Not the most comfortable spot to sit and watch TV. I had to move the table and desk chair when I ate so I could watch TV. staff were less than helpful when I had a problem with the WiFi. Luckily I figured it out on my own.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jerod

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAM, Batavia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were quiet, clean & very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristi

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the employees were very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miki, Milan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary happy hour was a nice touch! Great breakfast too. Close to everything to walk to dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price just can’t be beat for a nice, upscale hotel in downtown Iowa City.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Britta

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

carter

Traveled with group
they weren’t able to give me a room key so i had to wait at front desk for them to walk my to my room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

FNU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and functional rooms. We were there for the weekend for Hawkeye football and other than getting the hang of the parking situation, it's walkable to all things Iowa City! Staff and breakfast were great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emerita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
N/a
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

HUH, Hiroshima

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all in all , every services were good
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, Davie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, large rooms, huge and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of downtown Iowa City with lots of restaurants and nightlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024