Graduate Iowa City

210 South Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240 United States (USA) near Exit 244 on I-80 (~2.0mi)
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4.0 Star Property
41.658270-91.533050
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Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room Types

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Non-Smoking
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Non-Smoking
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Check Rates2 Queen Beds Graduate Queen Queen
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Check RatesGds Graduate King Suite 1 King Bed 585 Sq Ft Living Room with Sleeper Sofa 1 5 Baths Wet Bar Free Wi
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Check RatesGds Graduate Queen Room 2 Queen Beds 296 Sq Ft Free WiFi Desk in Room Sitting Area 47in HDTV Triple
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Local Attractions

University of Iowa, Kinnick Stadium, Pedestrian Shopping Mall, Old Capitol Mall, Carver Hawkeye Arena

Verified Reviews of Graduate Iowa City

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very Nice & Comfy"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very nice, comfortable room with a great view and location.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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!
4.0 out of 5. Based on 837 guest reviews

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

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

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.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • 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.
  • Day 2

  • 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.
  • Day 3

  • 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.

Previously known as:
Sheraton Iowa City Hotel, Sheraton Iowa City, Graduate Iowa City Hotel

Seasonality and Projections at Graduate Iowa City

Rate fluctuations of 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 30.3% in the month of September 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $393 in the month of September 2023. 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.

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'
Banquet 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
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Wayne Ballroom 102 x 61 x 12 6200--/500--360--------/--550600--
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Wayne Ballroom

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Wayne Ballroom Meeting Space Thumbnail 2
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Wayne Ballroom Section A
26 x 61 x 12 1580--/100--80--30----/--120150--
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Wayne Ballroom Section A

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Wayne Ballroom Section B
25 x 61 x 12 1525--/100--80--30----/--120150--
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Wayne Ballroom Section B

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Wayne Ballroom Section C
25 x 61 x 12 1525--/100--80--30----/--120150--
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Wayne Ballroom Section C

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Wayne Ballroom Section D
26 x 61 x 12 1580--/100--80--30----/--120150--
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Wayne Ballroom Section D

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Benson Room 64 x 19 x 10 1215--/80--80--------/--100130--
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Benson Room

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Benson Section 1 19 x 19 x 10 360--/20--25--15----/--3040--
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Benson Section 1

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Benson Section 2 25 x 19 x 10 475--/30--30--20----/--4050--
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Benson Section 2

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Benson Section 3 20 x 19 x 10 380--/20--25--15----/--3040--
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Benson Section 3

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
O'Connor Room 35 x 19 x 10 665--/30--30--2216--/--5040--
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O'Connor Room

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of O'Connor Room
Hoak Amphitheater 33 x 30 x 30 990--/----50--------/--------
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Hoak Amphitheater

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Hoak Amphitheater

FAQs about Graduate 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 Iowa City have?

There are 231 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Graduate Iowa City?

Yes, they have 11 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Graduate 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 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 Iowa City?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Member Rate Family Suite 1 Bedroom Suite 1 King Bed Adjoining Room with Bunk Beds For The Ki

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Graduate Iowa City?

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

Is there a gym at Graduate Iowa City?

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

Can I get a group rate at Graduate 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 16.2%.

Testimonials:

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"Everything went great. The hotel and it's Management anticipated our every wish and took care of us. It went so well that I have booked our conference there for next year. I have passed the web site on to others and will continue to do so. The Machinist Union is always setting up events all over the world, and I will continue to pass this information on to my brothers and sisters." S.C. - Biloxi, MS

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