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Top Iowa City LGBT Friendly Hotels

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
3 out of 5
255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $123 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
CA $123
CA $140 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,132 reviews)
"We extended our stay, needed room change. The front desk staff made that seamless so we could move directly from one room to the next. All staff friendly."

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2025

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $140 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
CA $140
CA $157 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,055 reviews)
"Always enjoy The Graduate hotels!"

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2025

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
4 out of 5
2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $179 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
CA $179
CA $200 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (893 reviews)
"Fabulous staff. The pool area was amazing. Lots of fun"

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2025

The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
3 out of 5
328 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $140 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
CA $140
CA $159 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (763 reviews)
"Room was clean, great"

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
2.5 out of 5
4 Sturgis Corner Dr, Iowa City, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $129 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
CA $129
CA $146 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Property continues to need updating (in process), I did not see those areas. Why do you not recycle? It seems it was done in years past and now has stopped. What a shame for the environment."

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2025

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
Hotel Chauncey Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 out of 5
404 East College Street, Iowa City, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $131 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $131
CA $149 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
"Wow! We only stayed 1 night but their customer service and hotel is amazing!!! We would stay here again when we come to Iowa city! Very spacious room with many amenities close by. Hotel room is very modern and comfortable place to stay:)"

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2025

Hotel Chauncey Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
hotelVetro Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
201 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $130 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $130
CA $148 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (926 reviews)
"Love the location. Outside the property is a walkable shopping and dining area. If you have small children there is a playground and splash pad for hot days right out front. Lots of options for grab and go food, sit down restaurants and outdoor patios for an afternoon happy hour! Parking is $15 and ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2025

hotelVetro Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Element Iowa City
3 out of 5
314 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $152 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
CA $152
CA $173 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (353 reviews)
"Worked out perfectly to attend my daughters orientation on becoming a Hawkeye!"

Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2025

Element Iowa City
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
3 out of 5
901 MELROSE AVENUE, Iowa City, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $193 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
CA $193
CA $222 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (404 reviews)
Will be back again.
"Staff and facilities are great. Beds are no longer comfortable. Very sore after sleeping amd has to turn often. Same in both rooms we had. Shower floors are slippery and grab bars are at entrance but could be needed hear shower head for safety. Perfect location. Shuttle and discounts for hospital ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Find the top gay-friendly hotels in Iowa City


Are gay-friendly hotels in Iowa City available?


Yes, Iowa City gay-friendly hotels are available in abundance throughout the area. These hotels come in a wide variety of configurations as well, allowing you to customize your vacation whether you're looking for something budget-friendly or something more luxurious. Room configurations, amenities, styles and more can all be customized as you see fit based on the kind of vacation experience you're looking for. Plus, these hotels have strict policies against discrimination and typically are in the know regarding the best LGBTQ-friendly activities in town.



How can I find the best gay-friendly hotels in Iowa City?


Finding Iowa City gay-friendly hotels is easy, thanks to our search filters. You'll find a massive array of filters, so you can sort your results to only show hotels that cater specifically to your desired vacation experience. You can implement filters for amenities in your hotel as well as for star ratings and guest reviews. You'll even find filters for price, so you can limit your results to only show hotels that are within your established budget. Additionally, you'll find a filter for LGBTQ-friendly hotels, so be sure to activate that one to sort all the non-accommodating hotels out of your search results.



How can I find top deals on gay-friendly hotels in Iowa City?


To find deals, you'll want to take advantage of the various factors that affect hotel prices. These include the time of year, amenities, neighbourhood and more. Travelling during the off-season can net you lower prices, as can relinquishing amenities like spas and hot tubs. Additionally, booking outside of town can be cheaper than putting yourself right in the middle of the action. Don't forget to sort your search results by price as well to see the cheapest options for your hotel first. Gay-friendly hotels in Iowa City have fluctuating prices, so it's important to remember that these are more general trends than rules set in stone.



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