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    • Nightly Rate $85 - $165
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    • Reviews 3  
    • Rooms 6

    • Address 430 Brown St
      Iowa City, IA 52245
      USA
    • Phone+1-319-338-0435
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    Casual elegance in Iowa City’s historic Brown Street neighborhood. This 1913 Gambrel Cottage Style Mansion is on a quiet street in the Brown Street Historical District. It is within casual walking distance of downtown Iowa City, Hancher Auditorium, and the University of Iowa campus. Amenities are provided to tourist, business, and academic travelers that add quality to their Iowa City visit. Innkeepers Mark Ruggeberg and Bob Brooks welcome you to Iowa City and their home. They will make your stay a pleasurable experience.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 3 Reviews

    5 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Iowa Elegance

    June 13, 2011

    We picked this inn out of many other reviewed B&Bs and were not disappointed. It is very tastefully decorated both downstairs and in the bedrooms. The host was very welcoming, friendly and knowlegeable about Iowa City. We had a small refrigerator in our room and soft drinks and also access to teas and coffee. The breakfast was continental style with wonderful homemade pastries, breads, granola fruit and hardboiled eggs. The B&B location is close to downtown and the house where Kurt Vonnegut stayed while at the U of I is next door. There is parking behind the house and on the street.

    5 out of 5
     

    We love Brown St Inn

    March 20, 2011

    We've stayed at Brown St Inn now twice and have had a wonderful experience both times. Mark is the perfect host - helpful, present and attentive, and fun to visit with! The Inn is impeccably clean and breakfast is always delicious. We highly recommend Brown St Inn.

    5 out of 5
     

    Quiet Perfection

    October 24, 2010

    Returning to Iowa City for a reunion with old college friends, we were so pleased to find the Brown Street Inn as our home away from home. The Innkeepers are fabulous, not intrusive, but always ready to provide directions, suggestions on dining options or just sharing their knowledge of Iowa City history. The house is impeccable. Spotlessly clean, elegantly decorated and completely welcoming. Breakfast during the week was just what we wanted, healthy, flavorful and fresh. On the weekend we were dazzled with unique creative breakfasts freshly made and served with perfection. We have stayed in many B & Bs around the US and Europe and this was by far one of the top 5. You can not do any better.


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Mark Ruggeberg

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $85 - $165

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3:00 - 6:00 pm    Check Out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum Stay: Two night minimum and full pre-payment by check for football and graduation week

    • Deposit Amount Required: Inquire

    • Cancellations: 14 days notice prior to arrival is required for cancellation refunds. After 14 days a processing fee will be charged and up to 50% of original reservation may be charged.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Limited

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Children Allowed: Well-mannered young adults over 12 are welcome.

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 3 Reviews

    5 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Iowa Elegance

    June 13, 2011

    We picked this inn out of many other reviewed B&Bs and were not disappointed. It is very tastefully decorated both downstairs and in the bedrooms. The host was very welcoming, friendly and knowlegeable about Iowa City. We had a small refrigerator in our room and soft drinks and also access to teas and coffee. The breakfast was continental style with wonderful homemade pastries, breads, granola fruit and hardboiled eggs. The B&B location is close to downtown and the house where Kurt Vonnegut stayed while at the U of I is next door. There is parking behind the house and on the street.

    5 out of 5
     

    We love Brown St Inn

    March 20, 2011

    We've stayed at Brown St Inn now twice and have had a wonderful experience both times. Mark is the perfect host - helpful, present and attentive, and fun to visit with! The Inn is impeccably clean and breakfast is always delicious. We highly recommend Brown St Inn.

    5 out of 5
     

    Quiet Perfection

    October 24, 2010

    Returning to Iowa City for a reunion with old college friends, we were so pleased to find the Brown Street Inn as our home away from home. The Innkeepers are fabulous, not intrusive, but always ready to provide directions, suggestions on dining options or just sharing their knowledge of Iowa City history. The house is impeccable. Spotlessly clean, elegantly decorated and completely welcoming. Breakfast during the week was just what we wanted, healthy, flavorful and fresh. On the weekend we were dazzled with unique creative breakfasts freshly made and served with perfection. We have stayed in many B & Bs around the US and Europe and this was by far one of the top 5. You can not do any better.


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  • City -

    • Directions to property:
      From I-80 Exit 244-Dubuque Street: Go south on Dubuque Street for 2 miles to the third stop light (Church Street). Turn left and go three blocks to Van Buren Street. Turn left and go three blocks to Brown Street. The Inn is on the corner of Van Buren and Brown. From I-80 Exit 246-Dodge Street: Go south on Dodge Street for 2 miles. Dodge Street becomes a one way. At Brown Street, turn right. Go two blocks to Van Buren Street (stop sign). The Inn is on the corner of Van Buren and Brown.

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    On-site

    • Computer

    • Fireplace

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Serving Location:

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