Twenty-five jacuzzi hotels span Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa, from budget jetted tubs along I-380 to freestanding soaking rooms in Iowa City. The Hotel at Kirkwood Center leads at 4.6 with the only freestanding marble tub in the collection.
This collection stretches beyond Cedar Rapids into eastern Iowa, from Dubuque through Iowa City and south to Riverside. The two most distinctive tub rooms sit outside the I-380 corridor. The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids, is the only property with a freestanding oval soaking tub in a marble bathroom. It holds a 4.6 rating across 1,320 reviews. In Iowa City, The Highlander Hotel puts a round freestanding tub on wooden floors inside a heritage room with a library lounge downstairs. Most of the remaining 23 properties are jetted corner tubs in chain hotels along the interstate, starting at $51 a night. For a fireplace pairing without leaving Cedar Rapids, the SureStay on the south side offers a whirlpool suite with a hearth for $68.
25 hotelsFrom $51 – $270/nightBest rating 4.8
25 properties
Cedar Rapids Marriott
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Excellent30 reviews
4.8
Near the Cedar Rapids airport with a Jacuzzi in the room and guest laundry. The location works for flights and the I-380 corridor, though reviews flag serious room condition.
Near Independence with a Jacuzzi suite, free breakfast, and pool. Spacious quiet rooms near the Amana Colonies, though some guests flag room condition.
Near Kirkwood Community College with a freestanding tub, marble bathroom, and cafe dining. The urban-chic design sets this apart from the highway chain hotels.
In North Liberty with a Jacuzzi in the room, free breakfast, and indoor pool. Near Iowa City and the Coral Ridge Mall, affordable comfort though some flag room upkeep.
Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids North - Collins Road
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Good487 reviews
3.9
North Cedar Rapids near Collins Road with a Jacuzzi in the room, free breakfast, pool, and pet-friendly setup. Spotless and convenient near the I-380 interchange.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar Rapids-I-380 @ 33rd Ave by IHG
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Very Good564 reviews
4.0
Off I-380 in Cedar Rapids with a spa tub, indoor pool, and fitness center. Spotless rooms and exceptionally friendly staff near the convention district.
Pet-friendly Hilton in north Cedar Rapids with a hot tub, pool, and complimentary breakfast. Some guests praise the staff, though reviews flag severe odor and cleanliness issues.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, IA
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Good856 reviews
3.8
Near the airport with a whirlpool suite, indoor pool, and free shuttle. Family-like staff go above and beyond, though some guests note the rooms are dated.
On the south edge of Iowa City, the Highlander Hotel's heritage rooms pair a freestanding soaking tub with wooden floors, a library lounge, and an on-site bar.
Near Exit 246 on I-80 close to University of Iowa, Travelodge Iowa City has a Jacuzzi suite, indoor pool, and budget-friendly rates with friendly staff.
Des Moines has 23 hotels with in-room jacuzzi tubs from Clive to Pella. Des Lux Hotel leads downtown at a 4.6 rating with freestanding spa tubs and romance packages from $170.
One thousand five Hilton jacuzzi hotels. The best-reviewed is Hampton Inn Wheeling at 4.8 with over 1,500 reviews and a $175 jetted suite. For a splurge, The Roosevelt New Orleans pairs a clawfoot tub with the Sazerac Bar downstairs.
The Gold Collection groups 62 hotels rated 4.5 or higher across the United States, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The Reserve at Hot Springs leads the tier with a perfect 5.0.
62 properties
Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar Rapids has more chain hotels, lower starting prices, and easy interstate access. Iowa City and Coralville have the standout properties. The Hotel at Kirkwood Center at $164 per night gives you a freestanding soaking tub in a marble bathroom that feels nothing like a highway exit hotel. For a night out with a walkable downtown, Iowa City wins. For a clean whirlpool room near the airport, Cedar Rapids works.
At most Wyndham and IHG properties in this market, it means a rectangular jetted tub built into the bathroom, not a separate soaking room. The tub sits against the wall, sometimes in an alcove, and holds one person comfortably. Baymont by Wyndham at $55 is typical: the jets work, the tub is clean, but nobody would call it romantic. If you want a tub that feels like an upgrade rather than a checkbox, look at properties advertising a freestanding or round tub; that usually signals a different room layout.
NewBo City Market in the New Bohemia district is the best reason to leave your room in Cedar Rapids. It is an indoor market with local food vendors and rotating pop-ups about ten minutes from most of the downtown hotels. In Iowa City, Pullman Bar & Diner near The Highlander Hotel does cocktails and a late-night menu that pairs well with a post-dinner soak back at the room. The casino crowd heads to Riverside Casino & Golf Resort at $270 per night, which keeps the entire evening on one property.
University of Iowa home football weekends from September through November squeeze availability across the entire Iowa City and Coralville corridor. Rates spike and whirlpool suites sell out first because couples treat game weekends as mini-getaways. Cedar Rapids proper is less affected but still tighter than usual. Midweek stays in January through March get you the lowest rates and the best room selection. AmericInn by Wyndham runs as low as $51 per night during that window, and you will have your pick of room types.
Most of them seat one adult with room to stretch and two adults if you are friendly about it. The corner jetted tubs at properties like Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City are the tightest, fine for a solo soak but awkward for two. The Hotel at Kirkwood Center has the most spacious freestanding tub in the area, built for two. Ask the front desk for exact dimensions before booking if this matters to you, because hotel photos tend to be generous with angles.
