Some excerpts from the website of The Brown Street Inn that might be useful
Guestroom Amenities... Queen or king sized bed. Color
cable TV and clock
radio. Private
telephone with
voicemail.
Desk or workspace in most
rooms.
Refrigerator in most
rooms. Private
baths,
hairdryer and
bath products.
Computer data port / Broadband
wireless throughout house. Expanded continental
breakfast Monday-Friday mornings including: juices, fresh fruit, cereals, granolas, yogurts, fresh baked goods,
coffee and teas. Saturday and Sunday mornings enjoy all of the continental
breakfast items plus a hot
breakfast entree. Spacious, pillared porch for relaxed sitting on pleasant days. Fireplace centered
livingroom for reading or visiting. Private parlor and
meeting room. Off street
parking behind the inn.
Iron and
ironing board for guest use. Amenities Helpful to the
Business/Academic Traveler... Use of guest home
office. High speed
cable Internet.
Fax and copying service
The Red
Room On the second floor, this Colonial red
room features a four-post queen sized bed and private
bath. A loveseat folds out into a bed for a third person. The Green
Room Decorated in Yankee green, this spacious
room features a king sized Shaker four-post bed and private
bath with
tub. On the second floor, it overlooks brick-paved Brown Street. The Blue
Room This Amish blue
room has a four-post queen sized bed and private
bath. A large wall
mirror is a unique feature of this
room. It is on the second floor. The White
Room This bright, airy, second floor
room has a queen sized four-post bed and private
bath. It overlooks a stately Osage orange tree. The Yellow
Room Soft yellow gives warmth to this cozy
room that greets the morning sun. It has a four-post queen sized bed and private
bath. It is on the second floor. The
Suite Spacious and private, this third floor
suite has a four-post king sized bed and private
bath. There is a seating area and a cozy
kitchen with a microwave,
refrigerator, and
sink. Rollaway beds can be set up for a third and fourth person.
The West Entry You are welcomed to the Brown Street Inn through the West entry. The
Living Room Enjoy visiting or
quiet reading by the fireplace in the
living room. The Porch Have your first cup of
coffee or
tea of the day on the spacious, pillared porch. The Guest Home
Office Exchange email or create a document using the guest home
office computer. The
Dining Room Share conversation with other guests while enjoying a delicious
breakfast in the morning. Copyright © 2002 Brown Street Inn. All Rights Reserved.
Casual elegance in Iowa Citys 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. The Brown Street Inn 430 Brown Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Tel: (319) 338-0435
Fax: (319) 351-8271
www.brownstreetinn.com E-mail:
info@brownstreetinn.com. Copyright © 2002-2003 Brown Street Inn. All Rights Reserved.
www.brownstreetinn.com. (319) 338-0435 (voice) / (319) 351-8271 (
fax).
Five bedrooms,
one suite, all with private
baths. $75.00 - $110.00 plus sales and hotel tax. By
phone,
fax, or email. Cash, check, traveler's checks, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. 7 days notice prior to arrival is required for cancellations. After 7 days a processing fee will be charged. Two night minimum and full pre-payment by check for football, parent, and graduation weekends. 3:00 pm or by arrangement with the innkeepers. 11:00 am or by arrangement with the innkeepers. Limited extended stays based on availability. Contact Innkeepers for details. Well-mannered young adults over 12 are welcome. Please discuss with Innkeepers at time of reservation. Smoking limited to outside only. No pets. Social drinking only. From I-80 Exit 244-Dubuque Street: Go south on Dubuque Street for 2 miles to the second 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. Margaret, our 18-year-old cat, will not allow visiting pets. She is restricted to our private living spaces and does not have full run of the house. She is, however, always happy to have guests come and visit her. Click here for a larger version of the map. Hotel reviews, vacation recommendations and weekend getaway advice - all at TripAdvisor.com