Element Iowa City

Tom Gebarowski _{on Google}

Apr 7th, 2024

I had not been to Iowa City, my alma mater, in 25 years! The campus/downtown changed so much! I truly recommend Element Hotel for any stay here. It's a very clean, modern, beautiful hotel just blocks from downtown.
There were free amenities like comp happy hour drinks first night, full breakfast & tasty
coffee. A really personal touch by young front desk girl & night staff too! One of BEST Marriott Rewards experiences I've ever had!
Walkability: Just across from mall, Starbucks, & walking distance from Iowa downtown bars & stores!
Food & drinks: Delicious breakfast, morning coffee, and
complementary "Happy Hour" welcome drinks!

Daniel A. Kornberg _{on Google}

Mar 17th, 2024

Overall a great hotel in line with the Element Brand (modern extended stay hotel). The room was clean, the property appeared well maintain, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location is great right in downtown iowa city an easy walk to shops and campus. The beds were comfortable (Westin heavenly beds). The complimentary breakfast is ok, but I appreciated the free coffee.

M J _{on Google}

Feb 14th, 2024

My husband and I stayed for one night. Pros: Clean, close to restaurants and shops - very walkable, quiet, happy hour with bread cheese blanched almonds small selection of beer and wine.
Cons: Desk clerk was pleasant but didn't explain parking wasn't gratis with room. Parking is located behind hotel and attached to hotel. Received hotel guest validation green slip, but was charged $15. on emailed receipt "to save us from the hassle of paying for public parking." Very annoying and not made clear when checking in/out. Also, be aware that rooms are quite small, but very clean.
Overall, okay experience but not what we expected for an Element Hotel.
Walkability: Restaurants and shopping.

Caryn Hernandez _{on Google}

Nov 30th, 2023

Dont waste your money. I stayed here for family weekend figuring Id spend the extra money for the location. What a waste of money. For almost $700 (!!!!!) a night the hotel and room was very basic. Floor was dirty. There was often no one at reception and when they were, they were dressed like slobs. Upon check-in they informed us that they only make up the rooms every other day. At almost $700 per night (more than Ive ever spent anywhere before in my life) I want my bed made! So I requested it and confirmed it in the morning. When I got back to the room in the afternoon, you guessed itno made up bed. If you want more towels you have to go to the lobby and get them yourself. What a rip off. As it turned out, the location didnt really matter b/c there was plenty of parking and I couldve driven here for the same result. Never again.

Kyle Lancor _{on Google}

Nov 23rd, 2023

Could not recommend avoiding this hotel more. Organized a group of 6 to come checkout a football game here in iowa city and we booked this hotel.
They overbooked their hotel and cancelled our reservation without telling us. Not so much as a phone call. Terrible experience overall and couldnt recommend less.