The Literary Hotel

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

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a nightstand, and a brick wall.

Grand Single King

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a wardrobe, and a television.

Single King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, wooden floor, brick wall, and a desk area with chairs.

Double Queen Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a chair, and a black storage unit.

Queen Bunk Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Solon, The Literary Hotel is in the city center and near the beach. University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and The Englert Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Raptor Center and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. Traveling with kids? Consider Iowa Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at Kinnick Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Solon travel guide
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130 S Dubuque St, Solon, IA, 52333

What's nearby

  • A large, historic building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.
    University of Iowa
    14 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Lake Macbride State Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Englert Theater
    15 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Kinnick Stadium
    18 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Carver-Hawkeye Arena
    18 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's
    14 min walk
  • Bobber's Bar and Grill
    22 min drive
  • Club 76 The Lodge
    11 min drive
  • Big Grove Brewpub-Solon
    3 min walk
  • American Legion
    2 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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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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Literary Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Boutique Hotel

Great hotel. Building is 1919 and renovated approx a year ago. Rooms are small studios (bath and shower separate from the sink which is in the studio) Hotel has a renovated factory warehouse feel--although this building was a social club. Exposed brick, hardwood floors etc. Really nice stay. Tons of free parking and cool restaurants all within walking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel

The hotel was fantastic, the room was clean and quiet and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing. You can’t go wrong staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property and we enjoyed it immensely. The owner was so friendly and accommodating. The entire hotel is stunning and so clean. Solon is a cute little town and we were able to walk everywhere. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice!!!

Our room and the hotel was very clean. The staff was friendly and attentuve. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel, room above was a little noisy (floor noise, old building) and shower water temp was a little challenging, but overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! This was the sweetest hotel in the sweetest town. The hotel staff was so friendly, the rooms were comfortbale, clean and stylish. Great restaurant options one block away. Can't recommend The Literary Hotel and Solon enough!
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect

It is such an amazing building and a perfect space to spend our first night as husband and wife.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

I honestly cannot think of one thing I would change about our stay. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room! The elevator smell was amazing! Odd comment, but made an impact! :) They have a take a book leave a book library, nice touch. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Had a confirmed reservation with email and at check in they said they didn’t take reservations from third parties so there was not a room reserved
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Literary sleepless at the Literary Hotel

We didn't appreciate hearing footsteps and hearing conversations from other rooms. Too noisy! We didn't shower while there. We didn't have time to wait for hot water They had no record of our booking when we checked in. Neither did the people in front of us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

They don’t take Expedia they say, and Expedia customer service is trying to contact them to confirm this. They won’t answer the phone to confirm and I am waiting on them to answer an email before I can get a refund. They said they have tried to get Expedia to remove them from their site…. But they should try harder!!! This is almost fraud otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a hidden gem! We absolutely loved everything about it. It’s conveniently located within walking distance (we are talking 2-5 blocks) of basically everything in the heart of town. And, if you want to go further, you can easily get there by car. I didn’t get pictures of our room before the kids moved their things in for the night, but I tried to capture some of the other details. There is a secure parking lot for hotel guests 1/2 block away but also street parking nearby. A cute clothing boutique & gift shop in the lobby area also. Bonus - there are eco friendly touches - for example, the hallway lights turn off if there hasn’t been any motion for a period of time. I’m coming up with the list of reasons to stay at this place again - Date night, girls weekend, who knows what else!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023