Element Iowa City

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

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Property amenity
Indoor pool
Exterior
Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
314 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240
  • University of Iowa
    2 min walk
  • The Englert Theater
    6 min walk
  • Iowa City Public Library
    6 min walk
  • Iowa City, IA (IOW)
    4 min drive

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 343 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Studio, Multiple Beds

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

About the neighborhood

Iowa City

Element Iowa City places you next to University of Iowa and a short stroll from other popular sights like University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. This 90-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Iowa - 2 min walk
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 14 min walk
  • Mercy Hospital - 15 min walk
  • Kinnick Stadium - 18 min walk
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 3 min drive

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
  • ‪Pancheros Mexican Grill - Downtown Iowa City - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Element Iowa City

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from University of Iowa
Guests of Element Iowa City enjoy features like an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and free newspapers. Self parking is available for USD 15 per day. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a water dispenser, and a banquet hall.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Kitchenettes, sitting areas, and coffee makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

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
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • 1 total (45 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Is free cancellation available at Element Iowa City?

Element Iowa City offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Nov 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Element Iowa City on Nov 24, 2024 start from $119.0, 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.

What can I see near Element Iowa City?

This hotel is located in Iowa City, just steps from Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater, and within a short walk of Iowa Old Capitol Building. You'll also find Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Element Iowa City?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 15 per day. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Element Iowa City feature a casino at the property?

No, Element Iowa City doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Element Iowa City?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is Element Iowa City good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as an indoor pool and free breakfast.

Does Element Iowa City have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Element Iowa City have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Element Iowa City offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Element Iowa City allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Element Iowa City for a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Element Iowa City?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Element Iowa City?

The closest major airport to Element Iowa City is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), which is 24.3 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Element Iowa City?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Element Iowa City.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 288 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 288 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 288 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 288 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 288 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location. They could use better signage for the parking garage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marriyon

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice nice nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely property. Very clean and super close to the fun downtown area of Iowa City. The only downfall was there was quite a bit of loud traffic noise all through the night. Motorcycles and other vehicles racing down the street at all hours. I would stay again but will turn my white noise machine up a bit more or wear ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite breakfast this trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Germano

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dewayne

Liked: Room comfort
Spacious, enjoyable, could use a little TLC.
The room set up was great, the furniture was comfortable, the room had been cleaned but the walls needed cleaning/fixing in many places. There were no water bottles in the room which typically find to be a regular amenity. While the customer service was fantastic, there were a few times we went to the desk and no one was around for quite a while. Late check out was not available even though the hotel seemed rather empty which was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Maryia, Salem

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is updated and looks very nice, the rooms are very clean and large, located walking distance to everything that you might need. The parking for the hotel is impossible to find, we ended up parking elsewhere. They also put us on the 3rd floor and we had a lovely view of air conditioning units and a wall, absolutely nothing else. We have never been to Iowa and we’re expecting to see at least something out of our window but absolutely nothing, that room might as well not have any windows. I would not be returning to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, needed help finding parking lot, staff walked through where it was exactly, once inside staff was very friendly and helpful with dinner ideas and things to do. Definitely would stay here again, room was very nice as well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel in downtown Iowa City!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie, Davenport

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service location and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024