The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collect in Iowa City, United States has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 42 hotels we score in Iowa City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $160 a night (cached, not a live quote).
The Highlander Hotel is a retro-inspired property located on Highlander Place near the University of Iowa. Originally opened in 1967 as an inn and supper club, the hotel maintains a vintage atmosphere featuring hundreds of vinyl records and turntables for guests. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, and three different bars and lounges. The hotel provides free weekday breakfast, complimentary self-parking, and bicycle loans. It suits travellers looking for a themed stay with character, though the Booking.com rating is notably lower than other review platforms. The site is smoke-free and operates 24 hours a day.
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