Coralville-based Hawkeye Hotels opened Hotel Chauncey, a modern boutique hotel located at the corner of Gilbert St. and E. College St. in downtown Iowa City. The hotel shares the location with FilmScene movie theater, Fix! coffee shop, condominiums and office space. A social lounge that includes dining and drinks amidst 12 bowling lanes and dozens of arcade games also will occupy part of the first and second floors.
The modern design aesthetic, clean lines and expansive views at the hotel create a sense of grandeur. The layout of the guestrooms is spacious and open, with structural elements like beams and columns left exposed.
All guestrooms include a large kitchenette with work space, while suites also include a large living space. Hotel guests have access to a 24-7 fitness center and fifth-floor roof terrace with expansive views of the historic downtown and the University of Iowa Campus. A rooftop terrace is also available for private events.
Founded in 1982 with one roadside hotel in Mena, Arkansas, Hawkeye Hotels has become one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the United States. Today, the firm owns and operates over 50 hotels across the country, with an additional 50 hotels under development. Hawkeye Hotels employs over 1,500 staff across its portfolio of hotels and corporate offices. The firm maintains lasting affiliations with leading brands, including Marriott, Hilton and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
