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The Literary Hotel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Solon with free parking

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Grand Single Room
Exterior
Premium Single Room
Interior entrance
Premium Single Room | Bathroom
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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130 S Dubuque St, Solon, IA, 52333
  • Popular LocationLake Macbride State Park18 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Iowa17 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Iowa Hospital and Clinics19 min drive
  • AirportCedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)23 min drive
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Room options

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Premium Single Room

Double Queen Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Single Room

Queen Bunk Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Single Room

Canopy King

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Single King

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 389 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Single Room

Grand Single King

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 386 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Solon

Located in Solon, The Literary Hotel is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macbride State Park and Macbride Nature Recreation Area, while University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and The Englert Theater are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Iowa Avenue Literary Walk, or check out an event or a game at Kinnick Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Macbride State Park - 18 min walk
  • Mercy Hospital - 16 min drive
  • University of Iowa - 17 min drive
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 19 min drive
  • Kinnick Stadium - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bobber's Grill - 22 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 15 min walk
  • Casey's General Store - 1 min walk
  • Big Grove Brewery - 2 min walk
  • Club 76 - 10 min drive

About this property

The Literary Hotel

Family-friendly hotel in the business district
You can look forward to a terrace, designer stores on site, and a firepit at The Literary Hotel. Active travelers can enjoy beach volleyball at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as aromatherapy, a massage, or a detox wrap. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, supervised childcare (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, gas grills, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and childcare services

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch Smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio
  • Yard

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Literary Hotel Hotel
The Literary Hotel Solon
The Literary Hotel Hotel Solon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Literary Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Literary Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Literary Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Literary Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Literary Hotel located?

This family-friendly Solon hotel is located in the business district, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Macbride State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cedar River and Macbride Nature Recreation Area. Iowa Avenue Literary Walk and University of Iowa Museum of Natural History are also within 12 mi (20 km).

The Literary Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gunner

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Boutique Hotel
Great hotel. Building is 1919 and renovated approx a year ago. Rooms are small studios (bath and shower separate from the sink which is in the studio) Hotel has a renovated factory warehouse feel--although this building was a social club. Exposed brick, hardwood floors etc. Really nice stay. Tons of free parking and cool restaurants all within walking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel, room above was a little noisy (floor noise, old building) and shower water temp was a little challenging, but overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing. You can’t go wrong staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
I honestly cannot think of one thing I would change about our stay. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice!!!
Our room and the hotel was very clean. The staff was friendly and attentuve. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023