The University of Iowa is situated at the heart of downtown Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature. This area is thriving with bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants, lounges, and hotels.
The NEH summer seminar has worked out special deals with the following establishments that are a short five-minute walk to the university campus where seminar activities will take place:
For these discounted rooms, please use the direct reservation links or code NEH Seminar, provided below:
The Graduate
210 S. Dubuque St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
319 337 4058
www.graduatehotels.com/iowa-city
Direct Reservation Link (The Graduate)
A fun boutique hotel themed with a focus on literature, writing, and Iowa and includes a coffee shop and lobby designed for both study and conversation. This hotel is in the heart of downtown Iowa City and a literal five-minute walk to campus.
NEH Seminar special rate is $99 + tax per night, and includes:
Complimentary Wifi
Complimentary Parking
One Complimentary Cocktail & Coffee per reservation
Complimentary shuttle (pick up & drop off) anywhere within 3 miles of the Hotel
Complimentary 24hr hotel gym access
The Graduate Hotel Brochure:
The Hotel Vetro
201 South Linn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
319.337.4961 hotel
hotelvetro.com
Direct Reservation Link (The Hotel Vetro)
This all-suite hotel includes a small kitchenette in each room and a shared laundry area, is adjacent to The Graduate, over a small market, in the heart of downtown Iowa City and a literal five-minute walk to campus.
NEH Seminar special rate is $99 + tax per night, rate includes:
Complimentary Wifi
Complimentary Parking
One Complimentary Cocktail & Coffee per reservation
Complimentary shuttle (pick up & drop off) anywhere within 3 miles of the Hotel
Complimentary 24hr hotel gym access
More hotel rooms are available in Coralville, which is further away from the campus, and would likely work best if you come with a car. There are a few bed and breakfasts, and airbnbs in the Iowa City/Coralville area, but it is not certain that rooms for our dates will still be available by April.