FACT SHEET Welcome to The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, where elegance unites with modern functionality in an educational environment. Nestled on the campus of Kirkwood Community College, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center offers 71 premier rooms to accommodate the individual business traveler or larger groups. Choose from our standard king and double queen rooms or our more spacious Executive and Presidential suites. Our unique, energy efficient heating and cooling not only make for a green environment, they maximize comfort throughout The Hotel. If you re trying to find the ideal location for your next business meeting or banquet, look no further The Hotel at Kirkwood Center can meet your every need. With 19,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, it s the ideal location for conferences, retreats, banquets, receptions and other special events. The 7,500 sq. ft. Ballroom can accommodate up to 550 people for a banquet. The Ballroom can be divided into six rooms that are the perfect size for smaller groups. Utilize our Tippie Business Event Room, which offers seating for groups up to 90 and includes high-end furnishings with comfort-conscious seating. Six additional breakout rooms, with seating for 30, can be arranged as classrooms, conference areas or for banquets. Our 104-seat, Executive Technology Amphitheater is the perfect setting for cooking demonstrations, wine-tasting or can be customized for any event. All rooms are supported with the very latest audio/video technology. Enjoy a delicious dining experience at The Class Act Restaurant, which features a wide array of wonderful gourmet taste sensations prepared by Kirkwood s own culinary team. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. Semi-private rooms are also available. Or treat yourself to in-room dining. Maikka, our full cocktail service bar, is conveniently located in the lobby. Please utilize our other services at your convenience, including our fitness facility and complimentary bicycles; business center with free printing; valet laundry and dry-cleaning services; shuttle service; valet parking; ChargePoint electric car charging stations; safe deposit boxes; sundries and toiletries; and concierge services. Complimentary wireless Internet also can be enjoyed in meeting spaces as well as guest rooms. Leading travel and lodging organizations recognize The Hotel s luxurious distinction: 2012: The No. 1 ranked hotel in Iowa by AAA. 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017: Earned AAA s prestigious Four Diamond Award; only Four Diamond hotel in Eastern Iowa. 2011: Became a proud member of the internationally acclaimed Preferred Hotels and Resorts brand. Top ranked TripAdvisor hotel in Cedar Rapids.
HOTEL FEATURES The Hotel at Kirkwood Center is a contemporary hotel that exemplifies environmentally-friendly architecture and design. Conveniently located on the Kirkwood Community College campus, The Hotel combines the services of a premier, full-service hotel within an educational environment designed to encourage and enhance the training of tomorrow s hospitality industry leaders. Featuring the grandeur and character of today s larger boutique hotels, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center encompasses all of the comforts to satisfy every taste. From the moment you arrive and walk across our open, spacious lobby, you know your stay will be an elegant experience. See what sets this hotel apart: The Hotel at Kirkwood Center is the only hotel of its size and stature at a community college in the United States. 71 contemporary rooms, including six deluxe suites, available 365 days per year. Appropriate meeting space for every conceivable special event, from a cocktail reception for 700 to a business meeting for 20, all supported with the very latest audio/video technology. The Class Act, The Hotel s restaurant, features a delicious array of gourmet meals prepared by Kirkwood s own Culinary Arts students. Dazzling examples of craft and fine art, created by professional Iowa artists and Kirkwood students, are featured throughout The Hotel. A professional staff aided by Kirkwood students who are launching their careers in the hospitality industry.
MEETING FACILITIES 76 TH AVENUE SW GROUND FLOOR BREAKOUT ROOMS 166 167 HOSPITALITY & CULINARY ARTS OFFICES CLASSROOMS THE CLASS ACT RESTAURANT EXECUTIVE TECHNOLOGY AMPHITHEATER KIRKWOOD BOULEVARD SW THE ATRIUM A F TIPPIE BUSINESS EVENT ROOM B BALLROOM E 111 C D 109 129 128 127 124 123 122 BREAKOUT ROOMS BREAKOUT ROOMS Our Ballroom accommodates groups up to 550 for a banquet. The Ballroom can also be divided into smaller rooms. The thoughtfully-designed Tippie Business Event Room offers seating for groups up to 90, and includes high-end furnishings, comfort-conscious seating and today s essential business technology. Complimentary wireless Internet in all meeting spaces. Plus, find six breakout rooms, each with seating for 30, which can be arranged as classrooms, conference areas or banquet style. The Atrium is beautifully-appointed space for receptions and gatherings. Built-in Internet kiosks are available for use, free of charge. Outdoor patio that provides the perfect open-air venue for weddings, cocktail parties, or private dinners. Enjoy formal gardens and casual patio seating in this unique outdoor setting.
MEETING FACILITIES BALLROOM /SUITE SET UPS A F B E C D A & F B E B & C A F A & F D & E Meeting Room Sq. Ft. Theater Classroom Rounds Reception Ballroom/Suite A F 7454 700 370 550 924 Ballroom/Suite B E 4928 484 240 340 610 Ballroom/Suite A & F 2526 216 130 160 314 Ballroom/Suite B & C 2464 242 120 170 305 Ballroom/Suite D & E 2464 242 120 170 305 Ballroom/Suite A 1263 108 70 80 157 Ballroom/Suite B 1254 120 70 80 155 Ballroom/Suite C 1210 122 50 90 150 Ballroom/Suite D 1210 122 50 90 150 Ballroom/Suite E 1254 120 70 80 155 Ballroom/Suite F 1263 108 60 80 157 Tippie Business Event Room 1517 120 54 90 189 Breakout Room 123 820 58 32 50 102 Breakout Room 124 820 58 32 50 102 Breakout Room 122 686 52 27 40 85 Breakout Room 129 686 52 27 40 85 Breakout Room 166 632 20 Breakout Room 167 368 12 Room 127 820 12 Room 128 820 12 The Atrium 4100 200 120 200 500 Amphitheater 2470 104
GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES Whether you are joining us for an overnight visit or several days, relax in the elegance and comfort of our modern guest rooms. All rooms feature a simple, tasteful, contemporary design and include: 50 LCD flat-panel television, iron and ironing board, coffee maker and on-demand movies. A mobile nesting desk and ergonomicallydesigned versatile task chair. Free wireless Internet access. Pristine marble and granite bathrooms. Chromecast available to cast your favorite entertainment from your phone or tablet to your hotel room TV. The Hotel at Kirkwood Center offers 71 rooms, including: 3 Presidential Suites 3 Executive Suites 13 Deluxe King Rooms 17 Deluxe Double Queen Rooms 17 Standard King Rooms 15 Standard Double Queen Rooms 2 Corner King Rooms 4 ADA Compatible Rooms (including a Presidential Suite) Smartphone check-in and guest room key access.
Kirkwood Community College PRESIDENTIAL SUITES Our Executive and Presidential suites feature sizable living space, complete with a small kitchenette (includes refrigerator, microwave and additional tabletop space).