Hotels near Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City

The Highlander truly is a hidden gem! The owner, Angela, has so much passion and is carrying out her vision to revive this hidden treasure in rural Iowa. Service is friendly and responsive, you will never get a no from any of them whether it’s a request for something in a room or helping to carry something to your car. The food is good, the pool and outdoor courtyard are unique and special to this experience! We even got a sneak preview of the supper club dining room and bar that are expected to open this October! So much more fun to be had with the arcade and original sunken bar (that her husband tirelessly rebuilt from near ruin). So much detail, original beamed ceilings all complete with eclectic furniture and decorations that add to your overall experience. This is not your typical rural motel or big name stay. Unique place with all the comforts of home and so much more, in a fun welcoming setting! Well done Angela and team!

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This hotel is relatively new, in the local very good hotel, the service is not bad, the room is large, very clean, breakfast is good, the environment is very good, walking to a small mall. very convenient.

We booked our wedding block with Homewood and with Drury. I have stayed with Homewood in the past and felt confident in my choice. To my surprise the entire experience with this location was completely awful. From trying to reserve the blocks and having days and days go by and having to constantly reach out to get answers. I felt like I had to practically beg to get the block confirmed. My guests trying to book their rooms being told their are no more rooms when there was, told my wedding was on Thursday not Friday. My in-laws and husband not allowed to check in to their rooms even though the rooms were to be reserved under their names. I had to email Cassie Anderson and give permission to have them check-in. We had a shuttle time change a long with welcome bags for our guests. I emailed Cassie Anderson and Drury Inn to ask about getting these to my guests. Drury said yes absolutely, we could post our sign that was put in a picture frame and they would put bags in the guests rooms that have booked in the wedding block. They sent me a list of all the people in the block and they would ask people as they checked in if they were a part of our wedding. Cassie on the other hand when I sent her the same exact email, responds with who are the guests out of your wedding block. I also asked her what is the process for getting the guests their bags and about the sign I had made to put in the lobby with no response. So when my husband, mother-in-law and aunt attempt to check in they are told that posting our 8 1/2 x 11 framed sign is not allowed and that we can not put out any information about a shuttle change either. They took the welcome bags stuck them around the corner and were told that they would ask every guest if they were a part of our wedding. At check out my mother-in-law went to collect any leftover bags and the rubber made tote that they were in. She was waiting for our truck to come to the front door and is told that she can not have the tote on the little table so she took it off and put on the floor by her feet and sort of under the table so it was not in a walk way. The woman behind the desk gets all huffy and puffy comes out grabs the container and takes it back behind the counter and around the corner. I have always stayed and have preferred the Hilton/Homewood locations. After how my family was treated and all difficulties during my wedding with this location I can say for sure I will never be back to this location. Very d

Checked in earlier in the day on the Bonvoy app. Room was ready before we arrived and we used the mobile key to get right in. 5th floor room, 2 queen beds suite. Perfect size for my daughter and I and a two night stay Microwave and fridge, coffee maker as well The room was pretty quiet and my daughter slept well. I have a terrible back so I ended up sleeping most of the night on the couch. It was probably the most comfortable hotel couch I've crashed on. Breakfast was standard but good. Eggs, bacon/sausage, waffles, cereals, toast, bagels and pastries, fruit, milk, coffee and juice. Plenty of places to sit and it wasn't very busy (went down around 8 am). The area was very clean and well kept. Free parking for our car, plenty of spaces. We got back from our day out to find they had cleaned our room which was unexpected. Overall a really good stay. Friendly staff, good location, safe neighborhood and clean as a whistle. Would definitely come back again.