The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection

2525 North Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245 United States (USA) near junction 246 on I-80 (~0.2mi)
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4.0 Star property
41.688440 -91.495200
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Check rates 1 King Bed - Free WiFi Desk and or Activity Table Sitting Area
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Check rates 1 King Bed 2 Queen Beds Suite - Free WiFi Desk
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Check rates 1 King Bed Suite 1 Bedroom Suite Poolside Room Balcony
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Check rates 2 Queen Beds - Free WiFi Desk and or Activity Table Shower
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Check rates 2 Queen Beds Accessible - Free WiFi, Refrigerator
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Local attractions

North Dodge Athletic Club 0.5mi/0.8km N Mercer Athletic Fields 1.0mi/1.6km S Sycamore Mall 1.0mi/1.6km S Englert Civic Theater 2.0mi/3.2km S Highpoint Golf Course 3.0mi/4.8km E Old Capital 3.0mi/4.8km S Old Capital Museum 3.0mi/4.8km S Carver Hawkeye Arena 4.0mi/6.4km W Firefighter's Memorial 4.0mi/6.4km W Hancher Auditorium 4.0mi/6.4km S Kinnick Stadium 4.0mi/6.4km W University of Iowa 4.0mi/6.4km W Finkbine Golf Course 5.0mi/8.0km S Gold's Gym 5.0mi/8.0km W Coralridge Mall 6.0mi/9.7km W Coralridge Theaters 6.0mi/9.7km W Ice Skating Rink 6.0mi/9.7km W Pleasant Valley Golf Course 6.0mi/9.7km S Herbert Hoover Library 8.0mi/12.9km E Lake McBridge 8.0mi/12.9km N Coralville Lake 10.0mi/16.1km N Amana Colonies 20.0mi/32.2km W Kalona Area Crafts 25.0mi/40.2km S Tanger Outlet Mall 26.0mi/41.8km W

Verified reviews of The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Nice motel. Short staffed. Never brought clean towels."
Overall score3.0/ 5
Average
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Jul-2025 Verified review, stayed from Wed Jul 02 to Sat Jul 05 2025 at a $136.32 average nightly rate.
"Nice Accommodations."
Overall score4.0/ 5
All great, nice accommodations.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Mar-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Mar 22 to Sun Mar 23 2025 at a $510.55 average nightly rate.
"Very fun, clean and colorful environment!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
We love the personality of the hotel the colorful artwork and uniqueness of furniture. The pool area is great so spacious and family friendly! The food is delicious we enjoyed food by the pool, in the bar, in our room and at the breakfast buffet.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Mar-2025 Verified review, stayed from Wed Mar 19 to Thu Mar 20 2025 at a $149.00 average nightly rate.
"Really enjoyed access to the pool and hot tub."
Overall score5.0/ 5
We really enjoyed the room, pool and hot tub.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Jan-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Jan 17 to Sat Jan 18 2025 at a $196.99 average nightly rate.
"Fun Vibe"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The outdoor patio and pool were a blast! Rooms were clean and overall had a great experience. Will definitely go back when in the area!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Jun-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sat Jun 08 to Sun Jun 09 2024 at a $206.10 average nightly rate.
"Loved this unique, funky hotel!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
LOVED It! Unique, one of a kind hotel with funky decor! Awesome!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-May-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sat May 04 to Mon May 06 2024 at a $204.00 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 6 guest reviews

Property description

We appreciate this opportunity to submit this bid and thank you for considering us as an overflow hotel for your convention. We have the facilities & experience to make your event the best! Come join us.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Year of last renovation: 2023
Floors: 2
Rooms: 97
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 97
Rooms with disabled access: 4
Suites: 4
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: As Needed
Meeting rooms: 3 View spaces
Meeting space: 15000 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 1173 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 4.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 3:00 - 10:00PM
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: Yes
Pool Info:
Pool is open from 9:00 AM - 10:00PM Adults only 9:00PM - 10:00PM
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
48 hours prior
Nightly parking: 0
Typical group deposit: 500.00
Total taxes: 12.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.00%
City Tax: 1.00%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fitness and health center
  • Games room
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Licensed bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Pets allowed
  • Quiet location
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. 26 miles. Taxi fare approx 35.00

Local shuttle info: Iowa City City bus stop at the property regularly

Breakfast information

Complimentary 7:00 - 11:00AM

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Animals are allowed, $30 fee per animal per stay.

Parking information

Free on site parking

Internet/Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi

About Ascend Hotel Collection

  • Upscale property delivering the highest standards of hospitality, services, and luxury comfort
  • Free wireless internet and continental breakfast
  • Beautiful indoor and outdoor pools
  • Flat-screen high definition TV's
  • Boutique restaurants and cocktail lounges at participating locations
  • Fitness center facility

The Ascend Hotel Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Clarion Highlander Hotel, Clarion Highlander Hotel & Conference Center, Clarion Highlander Hotel Iowa City Ia, Clarion Hotel Highlander Conference Center, Clarion Highlander, The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Meeting rooms and event rooms at The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection.

Feel free to use the The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Iowa City event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Piper's Ballroom 81 x 72 x 12 5832 500/-- -- 350 50 50 -- 36/-- 600 400 --
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Piper's Ballroom

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
5832 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
81 x 72 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
West Ballroom 50 x 45 x 12 2250 150/-- -- 100 -- -- -- --/-- 150 150 --
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West Ballroom

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
2250 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
50 x 45 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Garden Room 66 x 40 x 8 2640 125/-- -- 75 -- -- -- --/-- 150 125 --
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Garden Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
2640 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
66 x 40 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
1 Lower ground
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
3
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Mirror Room 30 x 18 x 9 540 55/-- -- 24 -- -- -- --/-- 60 55 --
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Mirror Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
540 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
30 x 18 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Gold Room 35 x 31 x 9 1085 60/-- -- 50 -- -- -- --/-- 70 60 --
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Gold Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1085 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
35 x 31 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Celebrity Conference Room 20 x 14 x 9 280 --/-- -- -- -- -- 12 --/-- -- -- --
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Celebrity Conference Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
280 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
20 x 14 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System

FAQs about The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 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 11:00 AM 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 The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection have?

There are 97 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?

Complimentary 7:00 - 11:00AM

What parking is available at The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?

Free on site parking

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Can I get a AAA rate at The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA Rate - 1 King Bed - Free WiFi Desk and or Activity Table Sitting Area

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at The Highlander Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Pool is open from 9:00 AM - 10:00PM Adults only 9:00PM - 10:00PM.

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