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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 837 guest reviews
- The Avg. Group Discount is 12.7%!
- Gym / Fitness Center Available
- Hotel has 231 rooms
- 9 floors in hotel
- 9 suites in hotel
- Check in time: 3 PM
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- Hotel has 11 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check RatesFor Indiv Hotel Use Graduate Queen Queen 300 Sq Ft Desk Lounge Chair Refrigerator
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
University of Iowa, Kinnick Stadium, Pedestrian Shopping Mall, Old Capitol Mall, Carver Hawkeye Arena
Map and Points of Interest Near Graduate Iowa City
Verified Reviews of Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "The location is excellent, walkable to everything!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The location is excellent, walkable to everything! Desk employee wonderful.
Crystal M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
11-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 08 to Fri Aug 09 2024 at a $114.99 average nightly rate. 
"What a nice staff."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The nicest hotel staff I've come across. They made my stay very enjoyable. Polite, helpful, and flexible! Loved it.
Jackie M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
27-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 26 to Thu Jun 27 2024 at a $133.99 average nightly rate. "Excellent Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great time! Excellent front desk service and clean rooms.
Ann A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 29 to Thu May 30 2024 at a $119.33 average nightly rate. "Very Nice & Comfy"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very nice, comfortable room with a great view and location.
Debbie C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
18-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Feb 13 to Wed Feb 14 2024 at a $115.58 average nightly rate. "Great place! Great price!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
A beautiful hotel. Very clean and a great staff. Beds are to die for! Lots of restaurants in the area. Can't beat the price.
Kathy K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
20-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 17 to Tue Jul 18 2023 at a $109.00 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 27-Jul-2023:
Thank you Kathy! We hope to see you again in the future!
Property Description
The Graduate Iowa City Hotel is located in the heart of the beautiful University of Iowa campus over looking the Ped Mall. Additionally, we are the closest hotel to the University Hospitals. Unique retail shopping and fine and fast casual dining options in the downtown pedestrian mall give you a variety of entertainment choices. Minimum age of oldest guest: 18Extra beds are available for free
Green Sustainability
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Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3 PM |
| Check Out: | 12 PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2018 |
| Floors: | 9 |
| Rooms: | 231 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 231 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 9 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 11 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 12385 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 500 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 3PM - 11 PM |
| Pool Info: There is currently no pool available at Graduate Iowa City Hotel. | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 48 hrs before the Day of arrival | |
| Nightly Parking: | $15. |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 10% |
| Total Taxes: | 13.60% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 6.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 0.00% |
| Parking Fee: | 15.00 Per Night (City owned Parking) |
| Additional Person Fee: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (Basic Internet) |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 24.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 24.00% |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 150.00 Per Item |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 13.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 17.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 19.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 22.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 28.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 21.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 32.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 34.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Games room
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Licensed bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Sauna
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Valet Parking
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Airport is located 20 Miles North of Iowa City
Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary shuttle within a 3 mile radius.
Breakfast Information
Breakfast is available daily at Pointdexters Cafe Located on the ground floor of the beautiful Graduate Iowa City.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Furry friends are welcome at all Graduate Hotels. Add a pet to your reservation for $75 per stay.Dogs Only
Parking Info
City owned parking garage located next door to hotel. $15.00 per day parking charge.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
About Hilton Hotels and Resorts
- Bed & Breakfast Packages for two at select locations
- Have serenity beds made by Serta and Peter Thomas Roth hair & skincare bath amenities
- Pre-arrival planning services
- Pet Friendly Program
The Hilton Hotels and Resorts highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Bluebird Diner - A classic diner offering delicious breakfast options. Located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Mesa Pizza - A popular pizza joint known for its unique toppings and late-night hours. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Pullman Bar & Diner - A trendy restaurant serving American comfort food with a modern twist. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Visit the Old Capitol Museum - Explore the historic building that once housed the state legislature. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Java House - A local coffee shop offering a variety of breakfast options and specialty drinks. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Hamburg Inn No. 2 - A famous diner known for its delicious burgers and pie shakes. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Basta Pizzeria Ristorante - A cozy Italian restaurant serving wood-fired pizzas and homemade pasta. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Explore the Iowa City Farmers Market - Browse through local produce, crafts, and food vendors. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Broken Yolk - A popular breakfast spot known for its creative omelettes and pancakes. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Short's Burger & Shine - A casual burger joint offering a variety of unique burger options. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Iowa Chop House - A steakhouse specializing in locally sourced meats and farm-to-table dishes. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Visit the University of Iowa Museum of Art - Explore the extensive collection of artwork from various periods. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Sheraton Iowa City Hotel, Sheraton Iowa City, Graduate Iowa City Hotel
Seasonality and Projections at Graduate Iowa City
The graph above is fluctuations of room rates for both group/meeting prices and the lowest online individual prices our system could find at the time the group bid was submitted. The most competitive group discount displayed is 26.3% in the month of July 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $202 in the month of July 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Graduate Iowa City in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Graduate Iowa City
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Graduate Iowa City.
Feel free to use the Graduate Iowa City meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Iowa City event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Wayne Ballroom | 102 x 61 x 12 | 6200 | --/500 | -- | 360 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 550 | 600 | -- |
Close This Wayne BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 6200 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 102 x 61 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Wayne Ballroom Section A | 26 x 61 x 12 | 1580 | --/100 | -- | 80 | -- | 30 | -- | --/-- | 120 | 150 | -- |
Close This Wayne Ballroom Section ARoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1580 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 61 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Wayne Ballroom Section B | 25 x 61 x 12 | 1525 | --/100 | -- | 80 | -- | 30 | -- | --/-- | 120 | 150 | -- |
Close This Wayne Ballroom Section BRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1525 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 61 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Wayne Ballroom Section C | 25 x 61 x 12 | 1525 | --/100 | -- | 80 | -- | 30 | -- | --/-- | 120 | 150 | -- |
Close This Wayne Ballroom Section CRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1525 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 61 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Wayne Ballroom Section D | 26 x 61 x 12 | 1580 | --/100 | -- | 80 | -- | 30 | -- | --/-- | 120 | 150 | -- |
Close This Wayne Ballroom Section DRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1580 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 61 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Benson Room | 64 x 19 x 10 | 1215 | --/80 | -- | 80 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 100 | 130 | -- |
Close This Benson RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1215 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 64 x 19 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Benson Section 1 | 19 x 19 x 10 | 360 | --/20 | -- | 25 | -- | 15 | -- | --/-- | 30 | 40 | -- |
Close This Benson Section 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 360 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 19 x 19 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Benson Section 2 | 25 x 19 x 10 | 475 | --/30 | -- | 30 | -- | 20 | -- | --/-- | 40 | 50 | -- |
Close This Benson Section 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 475 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 19 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Benson Section 3 | 20 x 19 x 10 | 380 | --/20 | -- | 25 | -- | 15 | -- | --/-- | 30 | 40 | -- |
Close This Benson Section 3Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 380 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 19 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| O'Connor Room | 35 x 19 x 10 | 665 | --/30 | -- | 30 | -- | 22 | 16 | --/-- | 50 | 40 | -- |
Close This O'Connor RoomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 665 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 35 x 19 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Hoak Amphitheater | 33 x 30 x 30 | 990 | --/-- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Hoak AmphitheaterRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 990 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 33 x 30 x 30 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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FAQs about Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Graduate by Hilton Iowa City have?
There are 231 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
Yes, they have 11 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
Breakfast is available daily at Pointdexters Cafe Located on the ground floor of the beautiful Graduate Iowa City.
What parking is available at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
City owned parking garage located next door to hotel. $15.00 per day parking charge.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Can I get a AAA rate at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Can I get a group rate at Graduate by Hilton Iowa City?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 12.7%.
Testimonials:
"This has to be the easiest reservation I have ever encountered, as far as a group reservation anyway. When I made group reservations for my other daughter's wedding in Houston a few years ago, it was a nightmare! Wish I would have known about you then." Carolyn H. - Boston, MA
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