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Element Iowa City

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from University of Iowa

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Property amenity
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Meeting facility
Restaurant
Situated in the business district, Element Iowa City provides a convenient base near Kinnick Stadium and University of Iowa. Travelers appreciate the indoor pool, billiards table, and free in-room WiFi. Previous guests consistently highlight the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
The current price is £92
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 343 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 446 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 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)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Iowa City, Element Iowa City is in the city centre and near the airport. Finkbine Golf Course and Pleasant Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. Iowa Children's Museum and Raptor Center are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
314 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Englert Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kinnick Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Encounter Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yotopia Frozen Yogurt - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Element Iowa City

Hotel near University of Iowa
Close to Kinnick Stadium, Element Iowa City provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and smoke-free property
  • A billiards/pool table, free newspapers and a water dispenser
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, recycling and kitchenettes

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)
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 20 kg per pet)

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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
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

Does Element Iowa City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Element Iowa City on 21 Sept 2025 start from £91.95, including 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.

Is Element Iowa City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Element Iowa City?

Self-parking is available for USD 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Element Iowa City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Element Iowa City?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Element Iowa City located?

Located in the heart of Iowa City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Element Iowa City Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 370 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daquon

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

10/10 Excellent

Outtum

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came to Iowa City for a music show downtown at the Englert. It was so convenient to stay at a nice hotel right there with everything so walkable! I would definitely come again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay when I’m moving my daughter in and out of school
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a corner room that was spacious and quiet. The location is close to everything, and the breakfast was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free coffee all day. Super convenient attached parking garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and Happy Hour
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and great amenities, including a very reasonable breakfast included. The rooms are up to date and simple but so comfortable. Close to campus and downtown. This is my go to stay in Iowa City now.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked out perfectly to attend my daughters orientation on becoming a Hawkeye!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scooter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The proximity of the University as well as the cleanliness of the hotel makes this my new favorite for staying in Iowa City!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful at checking in and out. The room was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Would definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness
BE AWARE…..BED BUGS!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ishwaree

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For a less busy weekend, to get a corner room facing the back side seemed unfair. The coffee machine in the room didn’t work and wasn’t replaced even after notifying the front desk. Other than that everything was average
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great! Location is perfect to visit Iowa students!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAM

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

10/10 Excellent

Payton

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

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10 out of 10, will come again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

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

10/10 Excellent

Haocheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025