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The Literary Hotel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Solon with free parking

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Consider a stay at The Literary Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, designer stores on site, and a firepit. Adventurous travelers may like the beach volleyball at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, Ayurvedic treatments, or aromatherapy. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

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Grand Single King | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Grand Single King

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single King | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Single King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Double Queen Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Queen Bunk Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Queen Bunk Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
130 S Dubuque St, Solon, IA, 52333

What's nearby

  • Lake Macbride State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Iowa - 14 min drive - 20.3 km
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 18 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Kinnick Stadium - 19 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 19 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bobber's Bar and Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Club 76 The Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Grove Brewpub-Solon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Literary Hotel

Family-friendly hotel in the business district
You can look forward to a terrace, designer stores on site, and a firepit at The Literary Hotel. Active travelers can enjoy beach volleyball at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, Ayurvedic treatments, or aromatherapy. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, supervised childcare (surcharge), and a nature reserve
  • A reception hall, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and childcare services

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Literary Hotel Hotel
The Literary Hotel Solon
The Literary Hotel Hotel Solon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Literary Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Literary Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Literary Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Literary Hotel located?

This family-friendly Solon hotel is located in the business district, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Macbride State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Raptor Center and Coralville Lake. Macbride Nature Recreation Area and Cangleska Wakan are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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