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Element Iowa City

3.0 star property
Work and play find perfect balance at this inviting retreat where guests can shoot pool, enjoy a refreshing swim, or simply unwind at their own pace

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Situated in the business district, Element Iowa City provides a convenient base near Kinnick Stadium and University of Iowa. Travelers appreciate the indoor pool, billiards table, and free in-room WiFi. Previous guests consistently highlight the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is ₩176,504
₩200,649 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown, a neighborhood in Iowa City, Element Iowa City is near the airport and near a metro station. Finkbine Golf Course and Pleasant Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. Iowa Children's Museum and Raptor Center are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Iowa City travel guide
Map
314 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240

What's nearby

  • The Old Iowa Capitol
    University of Iowa
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Old Capitol Museum
    Old Capitol Museum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Englert Theater
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Iowa City Public Library
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kinnick Stadium
    3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    2 min walk
  • The Encounter Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • Pints
    3 min walk
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
    4 min walk

About this property

Element Iowa City

Hotel near University of Iowa
Element Iowa City provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a billiards/pool table, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 individually furnished rooms feature perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, recycling, and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

1 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Element Iowa City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Element Iowa City?

As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Element Iowa City on May 31, 2026 start from ₩176,504, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Element Iowa City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 45 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Element Iowa City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Element Iowa City?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Element Iowa City located?

Located in Downtown, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Element Iowa City Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 447 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location, and very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location. The room was clean, comfortable and had nice touches, like an extra sink and wine glasses.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large and clean room Great area with many restaurants and things to do
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this Hotel! Big rooms, great atmosphere and good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JaDene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rufus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean overall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants. Laundry facilities in hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Downtown great

Great place, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice property... Great breakfast !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Clean and spacious Room with business in mind
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service location and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful at checking in and out. The room was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The proximity of the University as well as the cleanliness of the hotel makes this my new favorite for staying in Iowa City!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAM

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were quiet, clean & very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite breakfast this trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great! Location is perfect to visit Iowa students!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary happy hour was a nice touch! Great breakfast too. Close to everything to walk to dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024