Downtown Iowa City, Iowa
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Hotels
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
4 Sturgis Corner Dr
Iowa City, Iowa
hotelVetro
201 S Linn St
Iowa City, Iowa
Clarion Hotel Highlander Conference Center
2525 N Dodge Street
Iowa City, Iowa
Travelodge Iowa City
2216 N Dodge St
Iowa City, Iowa
Sheraton Iowa City Hotel
210 S Dubuque St
Iowa City, Iowa
Plum Grove Inn
1208 Marcy St.
Iowa City, Iowa
Hotel Tips
Policies vary on the availability of pet friendly rooms to it is wise to be open, honest and upfront during the booking process. You may find yourself kicked out or even paying a large deposit if you are not in a pet-friendly hotel and bring one anyway. New ADA laws are fuzzy though as service animals are not required to be documented and proprietors are legally not allowed to ask if the animal is a pet vs. a service animal.
Elevators are notorious for being a nuisance so ask to be roomed on the top floor and as far away as possible. Most hotels book nearby rooms last so hopefully they have availability elsewhere.
Avoid booking poolside for kids playing during the day and gatherings at night. Sound bounces off of the water and voices carry so ask for a room away from the pool either on the opposite side of the hotel or in higher floors.
Things To Do
Iowa City has so many great reasons to shop downtown as local merchants have come together to offer a wide selection of artisan gifts and foods that you are sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list of gifts. Shopping options are plentiful and all inventory is hand selected by the shop owner and then yourself so you are sure to find something special that has your style and likes in mind.
Iowa City is the place to go when you want to freshen up or replace your nails. Call ahead to schedule an appointment, pick your colors and style and let the transformation begin. Some salons offer hair styling and coloring as well as lashes and eyebrow coloring.
Iowa City keeps your pets fed, groomed, clothed and entertained with a wide assortment of ts.s available online and in-store. Does your dog need a bit of training? Check with us for great referrals to dog walkers, trainers and veterinarians who can work with your pets.
Why Do You Love Downtown?
Darle & Tom Warta
Convent, close, & friendly people!
Heather
Community, responsiblity, friends who feel like family. Every downtown has it's own culture, something not experienced in the mall or at big box stores. Merchants are the cornerstone of our local economies.
Brandon Trujillo
Great Food
Christy Richards
Because I love to shop local and the stores and owners make your visit welcoming inviting you to return again with a smile on their face.
Heather Anne Hopfinger
You do not have to walk far for a movie or some place great to shop or workout
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