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Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area offers a convenient location along the Iowa River. Were just minutes from the University of Iowa campus, UI Hospitals and Clinics, Kinnick Stadium, and the Historic Downtown District. Guests enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, making our hotel an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers alike. Start your day with our free, hot breakfast and stay connected with complimentary high-speed internet. Additional amenities include a well-equipped fitness center, indoor pool, and 24-hour business center. Our spacious, smoke-free guest rooms offer comfort and convenience.
The hotel is praised for its convenient location near the University of Iowa and various dining options.
Staff Service
Many reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff, with specific mentions of individuals who provided exceptional service.
Cleanliness
While some guests reported clean and well-maintained rooms, others noted issues with cleanliness, including stains and unclean bathrooms.
Booking Issues
Several customers experienced frustrations with the booking process, including issues with third-party reservations and unexpected charges.
Breakfast Quality
The breakfast received mixed reviews, with some guests enjoying the variety and quality, while others found it lacking or unsatisfactory.
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Erin Gawel
Jan 4, 2026
2.0
Room was dirty and extremely outdated. There was a used washcloth left in the shower, stains on the desk chair, and the armchair was falling apart with fabric peeling off. Overall, the room felt unclean and poorly maintained. I was also not informed ahead of time that construction was taking place on one of the floors, and there were intermittent loud bangs and noises throughout the evening. I would not stay here again.
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Dwayne Williams
Jan 1, 2026
1.0
The furniture needs update . The bed was comfortable.
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dan feistner
Dec 19, 2025
5.0
Great location on south side of Iowa City near restaurants and shopping.
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chris gebert
Dec 5, 2025
5.0
Every hotel needs an Andi! Andi went out of his way to make sure we were happy with our room. And you could tell that made Andi happy! Our experience at this hotel was wonderfully rare and memorable! Thank you!
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Cyreeta Hall
Nov 23, 2025
1.0
Disgusting
If I could give this hotel 0 stars it would be too much. I went through Expedia to book this room because going directly through the hotel to book was doubled in price for this weekend (football game weekend) and everywhere was booked or astronomically over priced. I booked it based off rating and price. Why people rated this dumpster 5⭐️ is beyond me. When we first checked in the clerk was pleasant. As we were walking to our room I noticed huge dirt/stained/filth spots on the carpets. Once we walked in our room I immediately became sick/enraged/disgusted. From stains and rips on furniture, to broken curtains, broken fixtures, stained lamp shades, stains in shower, etc (see pictures). We immediately called for a manager and the clerk that checked us in showed up (with attitude). We showed her everything and we requested a better room; she stated “I can’t promise you that any other room would be better than this one”! WHAT?? She stated they are going through renovations. If none of your rooms are better than this one then just shut the place down until you can carry the “Hilton” brand as it should be. Hilton/Hampton should be appalled to have this hotel open and charging people with less than sub par rooms. She also stated that we couldn’t get our money back or even a partial refund because we went through a 3rd party. I contacted Expedia and they reimbursed us 20%. Still UNACCEPTABLE.