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Our top choices for Iowa City romantic hotels

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great convenient location, great hotel"
United States
Bo
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.

2. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
3.0 star property
Iowa River Landing
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,653 reviews)
"The room was clean, breakfast was also good and very conveniently located."
Canada
Peter
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn
2.0 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,366 reviews)
"Clean room, nice area, ok breakfast. Would stay here again."
United States
Russ
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Heartland Inn
An outdoor patio with red seating, a grill, and string lights.

4. Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
3.0 star property
Iowa River Landing
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (469 reviews)
"One of our favorite spots in Coraville as the hotel is very conveniently located with restaurants and shopping near - rooms are spacious and clean. Love that each room has a full kitchen."
United States
Jodi
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
Restaurant

5. Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG

Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG
3.0 star property
Coralville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (180 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel really clean very friendly and helpful staff great breakfast very nice clean rooms"
United States
shane
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Holiday Inn Coralville Iowa City by IHG
Room

6. The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Iowa City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"the complimetary breakfast was meager but the hotel super clean and calm, nice staff as well."
Canada
Lalia
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of the interior.

7. Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville
3.0 star property
Coralville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (718 reviews)
"I have sta"
United States
erin
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

8. G’s Home Away From Home

G’s Home Away From Home
Iowa City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"2nd time we stayed here, excellent stay again."
United States
Ryan M.
The price is £191
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
G’s Home Away From Home
A spacious loft with exposed brick walls, large windows, and industrial-style lighting.

9. Hotel Millwright

Hotel Millwright
3.0 star property
Amana
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean hotel with a lot of history. Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Taunya
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Hotel Millwright
A lobby with a circular patterned floor, a neon sign, and a dark wall with hexagonal patterns.

10. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
2.5 star property
Riverside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (429 reviews)
"Overall great place to stay and golf."
United States
Gina
The price is £137
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
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Top Iowa City Hotel Reviews

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Downtown

10/10 Excellent

Everything is perfect
United Kingdom
Ismail
Reviewed November 20, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Frequently Asked Questions

Searching for romantic hotels in Iowa City?

Are you and your partner looking for a romantic getaway? Our guests also love Iowa City for its major shopping area, array of dining options and sporting events. If you want to explore the area, you might head to The Englert Theater, Iowa Old Capitol Building or Old Capitol Museum. If you're interested in staying close to a certain attraction, you can sort by neighbourhood and proximity to top sights, so you and your partner will get to see everything on your list.

When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Iowa City?

If you're hoping to get lost in the rain on your romantic getaway, take a look at these details about year-round temperatures in Iowa City: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Iowa City are January, November, December and March, with each month seeing an average of 23 cm of snowfall.

What is there to do in Iowa City?

There's nothing better than wandering around a new destination with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all there is to see and do in Iowa City. Couples looking for a little of everything will enjoy Iowa City for its live music, shopping and restaurants. The Englert Theater, Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are worth a stop when you're out and about.

What’s the best way to get to Iowa City and around town during my romantic getaway?

This information about transportation options in Iowa City might help your romantic getaway go off without a hitch: To get to Iowa City, you can fly into Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa), which is the closest major airport, located 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.