A stay like you've never had before
Graduate Iowa City is more than just a place to lay your head. While you’re with us, tee off in our Topgolf Swing Suite, grab a cocktail at our laid-back throwback, Gene’s, and sip an espresso at Poindexter, Graduate Hotels’ coffee concept. We’re the perfect spot for Hawkeyes – and their dogs! Pets stay free at Graduate Hotels.
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Gene's
Laid-back Throwback Bar
Poindexter
Coffee, Lunch and All-Day Breakfast
Topgolf Swing Suite
Luxury Swinging Bays
Pet Friendly
Pets Stay Free
Welcome to Graduate Iowa City
We are proudly perched on the Ped Mall and a twenty-minute walk from Kinnick Stadium, just ‘cross the river from campus. We’re home team for Hawkeye games or a downtown caucus. The café is ripe for riffing on policy and opinion over cocktails and coffees and our bar is stocked with downhome vibes and tapped for fun.
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Food + Drink
Find two restaurants — Gene’s and Poindexter — on the first floor of Graduate Iowa City. At Gene’s, enjoy playful cocktails, old-school brews and comfort food in an indoor-outdoor setting. Our coffee shop, Poindexter, serves café favorites and all-day breakfast.
Meeting + Events
With more than 9,000 square feet of meeting and event space, our hotel has a large ballroom, flexible event space, breakout rooms and a boardroom designed to accommodate groups up to 600 for weddings, social gatherings, receptions, corporate meetings and much more.
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Upcoming Event
Hawk Talk with Lisa Bluder
Live from Gene's inside Graduate Iowa City, Rob Brooks hosts his weekly radio show with Iowa women's head basketball coach Lisa Bluder.
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Upcoming Event
Hawk Talk with Lisa Bluder
Live from Gene's inside Graduate Iowa City, Rob Brooks hosts his weekly radio show with Iowa women's head basketball coach Lisa Bluder.
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