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The Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Iowa City

Where to Stay for your Anniversary, Honeymoon, or Proposal Trip in Iowa City

Are you in search of the perfect place to celebrate your love with your significant other? Or perhaps you're looking for a great hotel for Valentine's Day or New Year's Eve? Look no further, as Iowa City, Iowa has some of the most romantic hotels you can imagine. Whether you're planning a honeymoon, a couples' weekend getaway, or just a romantic weekend escape, this destination has plenty of terrific hotel options. Maybe you're celebrating your 1st anniversary, your 5th, 10th, 25th, or even your 50th anniversary? These hotels are all great options for special celebrations, too. So, to make your travel planning easier, we have analyzed all of the best romantic hotels in Iowa City based on amenities, location, price, and guest ratings to find the perfect places to stay. From luxurious amenities such as private hot tubs and inviting pools, to prime locations near top-rated restaurants for dining out, these romantic hotels in Iowa City have it all. And don't forget, there are plenty of attractions and events to enjoy together in this amazing place, too. So, what are you waiting for? Browse through our list of the best romantic hotels in Iowa City, complete with guest reviews and the perfect price range for your budget, and start planning your next perfect couples' escape.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for an Anniversary celebration in Iowa City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service
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Located at 328 S. Clinton St., Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University has great rooms from $138 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, couples will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning at this terrific hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Wedding services
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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown University

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Anniversary Trip Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown University which has nice rooms starting at $123. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 255 E Court St. This romantic hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which honeymooners will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's also less than the average price for couples hotels, so it's a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Wedding services
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Graduate Iowa City

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for A Couple's Getaway to Iowa City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for couples hotels.
  • Pool
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We found Graduate Iowa City to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $110. We loved that is has a pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 210 South Dubuque Street. You'll also find family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and wedding services which couples will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
More Great Amenities
  • Pool
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Refrigerator
  • Wedding services
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Brown Street Inn Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Romantic Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Adults only
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With terrific rooms from $162, Brown Street Inn Bed and Breakfast, at 430 Brown Street provides breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator. Its terrific guest rating is 9.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Couples will really like this fun hotel which also offers an adult-only atmosphere, a library, private parking, and special diet menus. It's located just 0.6 miles from the city center, too.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Adults only
More Great Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
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Iowa House Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a Romantic Trip to Iowa City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pool
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Iowa House Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers a pool, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $134 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 125 N Madison Street. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and wedding services, which is nice for couples. Just 0.4 miles from the city center, this charming hotel is a terrific choice.

Couples Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Pool
  • Fitness center
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Wedding services
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Iowa City, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Iowa City, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Iowa City, or Best Hotels for One Week in Iowa City.


How much do romantic hotels for couples cost in Iowa City?

Iowa City Average Couples Hotel Price
$133

Visitors will find a large range of terrific couples hotel choices when planning a visit to Iowa City, Iowa. The price of these couples hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average couples hotel price in Iowa City, Iowa based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $133. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Iowa City.

The average prices of our suggested couples hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $110
  • 3-star hotels: $139


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