The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is a hotel destination wedding venue in Iowa City, United States, hosting 375 at dinner and 450 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$15,000 (our estimate).
The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is a historic hotel in an urban setting in Iowa City, with declared wedding services and both indoor and outdoor options.
About The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Highlander Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is a historic hotel in an urban setting in Iowa City, with declared wedding services and both indoor and outdoor options.
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 375 for dining, holds 450 for a seated ceremony, and accommodates 575 guests standing, with outdoor ceremonies available on site.
Catering is handled in house, parking is on site, and there is a pool, plus a wide choice of guest rooms and suites (some sleeping up to eight).
The mood is relaxed, and we estimate transfers from Cedar Rapids (CID) take around 25 minutes.
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This Historical Hotel has a rich history and many areas I felt like I was stepping back in time. The staff were all friendly and so helpful. The rooms were clean, spacious, and the bed was so comfortable.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 375 guests
- Standing reception
- 575 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 450 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 59 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$15,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$55 to US$110 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CID, 25 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, historic, relaxed
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Ceremony seating for up to 450 guests, with 375 seated for dining and 575 standing
- Outdoor ceremony option plus indoor meeting and banquet space
- In-house catering team
- Historic hotel in an urban Iowa City location, with on-site parking and a pool
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CID · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into CID.
- Direct line
- (319) 302-9028
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The meeting and banquet space seats 375 for dining, 450 for a seated ceremony, and holds 575 standing.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the venue offers both indoor and outdoor space.
Is catering provided by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is in house.
Can our guests stay on site?+
Yes. The hotel offers a range of rooms and suites, from king rooms for two guests up to suites with a maximum occupancy of eight, including accessible rooms with roll-in showers.
How do we get in touch and what does it cost?+
Contact the venue at sales@highlanderhotel.us or +1 319-354-2000. We estimate catering pricing at around USD 55 to 110 per head.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 375 guests
“Comfortably seats 375 banquet-style and hosts 575 for a cocktail reception or networking event.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 575 guests
“Comfortably seats 375 banquet-style and hosts 575 for a cocktail reception or networking event.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 450 guests
“Banquet: 375 people | reception: 450 people THEATER: 450 PEOPLE”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRoom types: 59 listed
“Efficiency King Suite with King Bed and Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“With its lush greenery and chic design, this vibrant outdoor space is perfect for a fun and unforgettable wedding celebration.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our in-house catering team stands ready to handle all the details.”
Read the source for in-house cateringParking: Yes
“• More than 600 parking spaces, including an electric vehicle charging station”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“• Wall-to-wall garage doors that open fully into the courtyard, bringing the outside in”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, historic, relaxed
“Experience the ultimate in psychedelic luxury at Iowa City's new urban resort, The Highlander Hotel.”
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