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Element Iowa City

Iowa City - IA · United States

314 South Clinton StreetView location

9.2/10Excellent488 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.8/109.8
Condition9.6/109.6
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Element Iowa City

Enjoy recreational opportunities such as an indoor pool and complimentary wireless Internet access. Other amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Self-parking is available onsite (subject to charges).

Make yourself at home in one of the 90 individually furnished guest rooms, each featuring a kitchenette. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Element Iowa City is centrally located in Iowa City, steps from the University of Iowa and a 14-minute walk from the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. This hotel is one mile from Kinnick Stadium and 0. 3 miles from the Old Capitol Museum.

The preferred airport is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), 24. 3 miles away.

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With a stay at Element by Marriott Iowa City, you'll be centrally located in Iowa City, steps from University of Iowa and 14 minutes by foot from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Kinnick Stadium and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Old Capitol Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 90 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 20 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 45 Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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.
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

University of Iowa 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
The Englert Theater 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Iowa City Public Library 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stanley Museum of Art 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Iowa Old Capitol Building 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Old Capitol Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Iowa Avenue Literary Walk 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Mercy Hospital 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Kinnick Stadium 1.5 km / 1 mi
Carver-Hawkeye Arena 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Finkbine Golf Course 3.1 km / 2 mi
Walden Green Park 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Coralville VA Care Clinic 5 km / 3.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 90
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
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  • Newspapers
  • Bar
  • Indoor freshwater pool
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Continental breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Fitness
  • Billiards
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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

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Continental Breakfast

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  • STUDIO TWO QUEEN BEDSSTUDIO • TWO QUEEN BEDSSTU.2Q-1

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    STUDIO TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: STU.2Q-1

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  • STUDIO Accessible KING SIZE BEDSTUDIO • Accessible KING SIZE BED • 1 BedroomSTU.H6-KG
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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    King-size bed 150-183 width
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    1
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    STUDIO
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    Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    STUDIO Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    King-size bed 150-183 width
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    Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.H6-KG

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    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • STUDIO TWO QUEEN BEDSSTUDIO • TWO QUEEN BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 39 m²STU.2Q
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    Room size
    39 m²
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    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
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    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width, Sofa bed
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    1
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    STUDIO TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
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    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width, Sofa bed
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    1
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: STU.2Q

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  • SUITE AccessibleSUITE • AccessibleSUI.H6

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    SUITE Accessible

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    Room code: SUI.H6

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6-1

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    Room code: DBL.H6-1

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  • STUDIO AccessibleSTUDIO • AccessibleSTU.H6-2

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    Room code: STU.H6-2

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  • DOUBLE GUEST ROOM KING BEDDOUBLE • GUEST ROOM KING BEDDBL.GR-KG

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    DOUBLE GUEST ROOM KING BED

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    GUEST ROOM KING BED

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  • STUDIO AccessibleSTUDIO • Accessible • 1 BedroomSTU.H6
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    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    Accessible

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    • Wheelchair-accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    Accessible

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    Room code: STU.H6

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

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    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 32 m²DBL.KG
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    32 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    King-size bed 150-183 width
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG

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  • SUITE KING BED ONE BEDROOMSUITE • KING BED ONE BEDROOM • 1 Bedroom • 41 m²SUI.B1-KG
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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    41 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Sofa bed, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
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    KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    SUITE KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    41 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Sofa bed, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
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    KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: SUI.B1-KG

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  • STUDIO KING SIZE BEDSTUDIO • KING SIZE BEDSTU.KG-2

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    KING SIZE BED

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    STUDIO KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.KG-2

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Element Iowa City

9.2
Excellent
488 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.8 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Hieu
Clean rooms, excellent breakfast, loved our stay
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
Kelly
Beautiful hotel and perfect location!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Lori
Nice time
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Devon
If you’re looking for a place with good rooms, a convenient location to the downtown area and professional and courteous staff. Then I recommend this place 10 out of 10. Also one of the best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had. Can’t forget to shout out to our receptionist Rory. She was a great help during this stay.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Tatiana
Beautiful decor, amazing breakfast, and easy parking.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
John
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10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Tonja
Overall very nice. I’d stay again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jun 2026
Judith
it was ok nothing great...nothing fancy very bare room...only one coffee envelope no refrigerater, no micro wave. Stayed at lot better places for less.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Paola
Perfect
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Rebecca
Clean room. great breakfast, great fitness facility.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jun 2026
Diane
The hotel was nice, very large room and surprisingly very quiet despite being downtown. All the employees were nice. Breakfast was very good, delicious pancakes and avocado toast. My only complaint was the shower. Worst shower ever. Little to no water pressure coupled with the extreme soft water was a horrible combination trying to wash our hair and feel like it was rinsed clean. Just a horrible shower. The extreme soft water even made hand washing a strange experience trying to feel like the soap was rinsed off.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Allison
This hotel is conveniently located near downtown Iowa City and University of Iowa campus. The rooms were clean and light with lots of windows. Mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave in room. The lobby is spacious with lots of seating options. They offer a great complimentary breakfast with a chef to make breakfast tacos, omelets etc. They had a yogurt bar, cereals, granola bars, bagels, breads, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Would stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Sue
The room was especially well designed and nicely appointed.
Made to order omelettes were a treat, as was the happy hour opportunity.
Family
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2026
Elena De
Everything was great, except the breakfast, it took way to long to get our order and other that ordered after us were being served first. We decided to leave.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2026
Gilbert
I loved everything about the property. Everything was well-maintained, clean both in the lobby and the rooms, the beds were very comfortable, the breakfast was good, and the staff was very friendly. Next time I return, I will stay at the same Element Iowa hotel. 100% recommended.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Sidney
This hotel is amazing! Convenient to the University of Iowa and Downtown Iowa City. The rooms are large and comfortable and the breakfasts are unbelievable!!! Made to order - amazing! Do not hesitate to stay here! You will love it.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Leroy
Yes.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
SUSANNE
Besides having to park across the street it was nice and staff was friendly. Breakfast was excellent
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Robert
Really enjoyed the stay. Comfortable and clean. Pleasant staff. Really good complementary breakfast. Parking a bit if a hassle as not onsite, but close enough to not be a big problem. Would recommend for sure.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2026
Craig
Parking lot was “full” and had to park across street in public garage
4/10
Poor
11 Apr 2026
Alina
We did not try the breakfast.
Parking was closed and easy to use.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
08 Apr 2026
Christopher
Room was clean but missing several basic items. No breakfast like advertised.
Family
2/10
Poor
08 Apr 2026
Matthew
We were not given the room we had reserved, getting downgraded from a suite to their simplest room that happened to also be wheelchair accessible so lacking things such as a couch. We were told this happened because we booked through hotels.com.

For parking, they initially gave parking at the nearby mall as an option. Only with further questioning did the admit the attached garage was an option, this all happening during a rain storm.

During breakfast the coffee was empty and not refilled while we were down there.

Then when we asked about a rate adjustment they said there was nothing they could offer or do because we had booked through hotels.com.

It's a great location but I would strongly recommend going with another nearby hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Kristine
I didnt have time to eat, but it looked amazing! Glad I took a chance and booked here!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Danette
Very convenient for shows at the Englert. Clean, quiet, and comfortable. Parking ramp kitty corner to hotel. We slept too late for breakfast, and did not do the happy hour, but they looked good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
Devon
The room was clean the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Angela
The hotel is in a great location. The room was clean, comfortable and had nice touches, like an extra sink and wine glasses.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Matthew
Clean, good location, and very good breakfast.
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2026
AMY
Downtown, so nice area for shops in walking distance...
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
Carole
This boutique hotel is quaint. The staff were wonderful. The rooms were clean and there were creamers for coffee. The continental breakfast included eggs. There was plenty of parking for our 15 seater van.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
14 Mar 2026
Kevin
Shower and toilet were dirty and so were the sheets, we bought our own bedding.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Mark
We will be back. Great place to stay
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2026
john
Very large and clean room
Great area with many restaurants and things to do
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2026
Stefanie
Fabulous accommodations and the daily breakfast was delicious.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2026
Deborah
Great location, clean, frien
6/10
Pleasant
17 Feb 2026
Sydney
Room was mostly clean- randomly found part of a loaf of bread in cupboard and no hand soap.

Location was good for walking to state swim meet. Room coffee wasn’t tasty but coffee maker made it very hot at least.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Rashad
The room was cleaned but found a piece of hair or two in bed spread. But overall experience was excellent.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2026
Karen
Clean and spacious room, good breakfast
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2026
William
Clean, great breakfast
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2026
Nick
Great experience
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Aleczander
Great place, walking distance to food, we did a family Christmas and Iowa City was the half way mark for the group- only downside was the pool was being worked on, but we could use the pool next door- breakfast was nice to be served but the grill gets really backed up
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2025
JaDene
Friendly staff, excellent breakfast options, convenient self-parking, close to downtown area and Univ of Iowa. Rooms were clean and having the extra sitting area worked well for us.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2025
Rufus
Very clean overall
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Dec 2025
Cathy
The shower was extremely slippery! Felt unsafe the entire time I was using it.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
Heather
Love this Hotel! Big rooms, great atmosphere and good location!
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Cheng
Loved the breakfast.
2/10
Poor
29 Nov 2025
Hannah
We left the hotel because of bed bugs and didnt even stay. We left and had to find a different hotel late and are very upset. We want a refund!!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2025
Brent
Great place to stay when going to the football game!
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
Paul
Clean room. Great staff. Comfortable bed. Good breakfast. Perfect location.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
Kim
Helpful front desk. Very clear explanations. Clean room.
Partner
2/10
Poor
24 Nov 2025
Dana
The staff was lovely but I paid over $650 for a 2 queen bed & 1 sofa bed room (Hotels.com offered it to me and said it was for 6 people) BUT was given a TINY room with only 2 (barely) queen beds. The staff said the tiny room was all they offered so we crammed 2 twin sized cots into the room as we had arrived so late at night and just wanted to sleep. (Definitely not fire safe as you couldn’t open the door with the cots laid down.) The staff said since I booked 3rd party, that was the issue, but also said Marriott globally was to blame for not advertising properly and I am not going to see any kind of compensation or apology for the error because neither Hotels.com or Marriott will take responsibility. While we were all thankful for a place to sleep, paying an outrageous amount of money for a 12’x18’ room for 6 adults was INSANE.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Thomas
Great neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants. Laundry facilities in hotel.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2025
Andrew
Nice Clean and spacious Room with business in mind
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Mary
Such a great hotel! So nice to have a kitchenette in the room. Wonderful location. Highly recommended!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Maureen
State of Art!!!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2025
Carl
We like this hotel to stay en route between Indiana and Nebraska. This time the room was not as comfortable as usual. It liked an ice bucket and a luggage stand for each of us, and the window shades didn’t work. Nothing serious but not up to usual standards.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
james
Very nice breakfast
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2025
Kristy
Staff seemed burned out on customers. My room at check in was pretty nasty on the couch (dried crusty food n huge stains between n under couch cushions). Mattress covers are worn out n discolored n not the kind that protect the mattress n guests from other peoples body stuff . Looked like what my grandma would have for 30 years. Staff clusters n talks at front desk n it feels uncomfortable to have to interrupt to ask anything like when the times are for the wine served at night , where ice is, if i can switch towels out… after the room reclean it was fine i just didnt feel welcome or liked . I travel 230 -240 days a year - ive not ever left a review commenting on unwelcoming staff- it needs to be said . Three stand n talk at counter to eachother though . Lobby was very clean . Gym was good.
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2025
james
Very nice property... Great breakfast !
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Richard
Fantastic breakfast and happy hour!
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Cara M
Location is excellent, modern clean rooms, awesome amenities. Loved this hotel and will be back!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Sep 2025
James
No housekeeping during my entire three-night stay. I was out of the room nearly the whole day, every day. Inexcusable. They also charged me $15 for self-parking. I Ubered there and back.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Denise

Downtown great

Great place, great location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Grace
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!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Daquon
Perfect place to stay
Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2025
Elisabeth
Always a great place to stay when I’m moving my daughter in and out of school
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
Outtum
Hospitality was excellent and also the food.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2025
Andrea
We had a corner room that was spacious and quiet. The location is close to everything, and the breakfast was phenomenal!
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2025
Nicole
This is a great place with great breakfast and huge rooms with kitchen amenities.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
01 Aug 2025
Karin
The hotel itself looks good, with clean modern styling. The room was very nicely appointed, and the kitchenette area was very impressive with more features than expected. The first problem was that the air conditioning wasn’t working welland hardly any air was blowing. The air was damp and stale. The A/C filter was extremely dirty and hadn’t been changed for a long time. We unscrewed the cover over the air conditioner and removed the air filter which helped immensely. The AC worked well after that, although it was very loud. The real issue became in the early morning hours when delivery trucks arrived at nearby areas. The beeping from their backup warnings was extremely loud through the windows, so much that it woke me up. Then, as soon as people started waking up and going through the hallway, the noise was unbearable. The door slamming of adjacent rooms was extremely loud, and just normal talking in the hallway was easily overheard in the room. The windows and hallway doors definitely need much more soundproofing. Breakfast was better than most similar hotels, and they even have a chef that prepares simple eggs and avocado toast. Unfortunately, the noise through the windows and doors was too much to make me want to stay at this hotel again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
Denise
Worked out perfectly to attend my daughters orientation on becoming a Hawkeye!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2025
Bonnie
Free coffee all day. Super convenient attached parking garage.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Charlotte

Such a nice stay!

The hotel is convenient to parking, clean, modern, and spacious. The employees were all very nice and helpful. The made to order eggs at breakfast were a nice surprise. We would definitely stay here again!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2025
Mike
Overall was a good stay.
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2025
Ishwaree
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
2/10
Poor
11 Jul 2025
brittany
BE AWARE…..BED BUGS!!!!!!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2025
Rachel

Highly Recommend!

Very nice, clean contemporary design. Rooms well equipped and the outdoor terrace was a peaceful place to relax. Complimentary breakfast was substantial and the service was friendly. Great location, close to Iowa’s campus for our tour there.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2025
Mary
Breakfast and Happy Hour
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Natalie
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Scooter
Great
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Carlota
Knowing we'll be staying for a while, Ms Paige Klein had reached out to us to ask what they could do to make our stay comfortable. They accommodated our request.
Housekeeping - I noticed that when housekeeping made our beds, the pillows and sheets that were going to be re-used were never put on the floor before it's returned to the bed. I've seen other hotel housekeeping do that (put sheets on the floor). Element's housekeeping is very hygienic. Kudos to them.
Breakfast and front desk staff are very friendly. They even followed up on some issues we reported.
Maintenance response to issues reported was very prompt.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2025
Theresa
Great breakfast
2/10
Poor
31 May 2025
Michael
The hotel was pretty and in a nice location, but the front desk was unmanned plenty of times to where anyone off the street could take the merchandise for sale. Also our room was unoccupied while me and my family went for a walk and when we got back to the room my wallet was gone through and took $60 to $80. I called the manager who said she would check the records but never called me back. The guy at the front desk was asleep when I walked up to purchase some goodies. He was also on my floor walking around leaving the front desk unattended and the manager said he shouldn’t be. Do not trust some of the staff there.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2025
Kristie
Great size room!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2025
Verified traveler
The proximity of the University as well as the cleanliness of the hotel makes this my new favorite for staying in Iowa City!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Apr 2025
Sara
When we checked in there were dirty Qtips on the floor next to the garbage can and the floor was not cleaned.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Timothy
Nice, convenient hotel to the University of Iowa campus. Made walking to campus simple. The only confusing aspect was the parking, but definitely not as bad as some downtown hotels.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Peter
Staff was very helpful at checking in and out.
The room was nice and comfortable.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Haocheng
great
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Leticia
10 out of 10, will come again
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Kelly
Always great! Location is perfect to visit Iowa students!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
Clint
Very nice hotel. Would definitely book again
Business_and_leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Mar 2025
Christopher M
This is our favorite hotel chain, but each time we come to this location it reeks of marijuana in all hallways, stairwells, and elevators.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2025
james
Close to Downtown
6/10
Pleasant
04 Feb 2025
Maria
Breakfast was not enjoyable. Food and drink was not kept stocked and breakfast station does not work for number of guests.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

Overall quality mixed…

The Element Iowa City is in a great location downtown. Check-in was helpful and granted our request for a top-floor room. The room was clean and comfortable with a nice shower, but we were awakened multiple times in the night by loud partiers screaming in the hallway. Also, staff present didn’t voluntarily encourage guests to order from a slightly unusual breakfast system. An excellent price will be necessary for a future stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Angela
Convenient to downtown.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2025
Payton
Very close to everything downtown.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
Keegan
Clean, good parking setup (free!) I would go back
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2024
Laurie
I love the Element Hotels and always check to see if there is one when I travel. However, this room was very small. The TV was positioned so you could only see it from the bed. Not the most comfortable spot to sit and watch TV. I had to move the table and desk chair when I ate so I could watch TV. staff were less than helpful when I had a problem with the WiFi. Luckily I figured it out on my own.
Business Self

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314 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, United States

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