Brown Street Inn Bed and Breakfast

Great breakfast, cozy atmosphere

We saw family in Iowa City. Christine & Doug were wonderful hosts. Beautiful home, nice breakfast.

Be aware that the Brown Street Inn requires that you have the Covid vaccine and be fully boosted. They cancelled our reservation when they found out we didn't meet their vaccine requirements, even though at the time we made the reservation there was no mention of vaccine requirements. Then, when we contacted them, they placed the blame on the third party who booked us. So we had the booking for several weeks before we were cancelled, and it was hard for us to find another hotel at that later date as it is a football game weekend. Whatever you may think of this requirement in 2023, people need to know about it before booking this place. The Brown Street Inn's Covid policy is not easy to find. They don't have it spelled out clearly on their main pages, but you can find it on a link at the bottom of the page. To find it, scroll down to the very bottom of the webpage until you see Quick Links. Under Quick Links, go to 'policies'. Here is what it says under policies: COVID-19 "At this time, we are requiring all guests to be vaccinated and have received all CDC recommended boosters. This allows us to make masking optional in common areas of the Inn. If we are unable to determine that guests are vaccinated when they arrive, we will be unable to honor their reservation."

I had a beautiful stay at the Brown Street Inn. My bedroom was cute, cozy and comfortable. The Inn Keepers were welcoming and friendly... and the breakfast was the best!

It was beautiful and the owners are lovely

First trip back to Iowa City since pre-COVID. Mark and Bob are so lovely and were amazing innkeepers. Although this was the first time I’d met the new owners, Christine and Doug, their beautiful family and sweetest dog, they made me feel like I was home again. Every need was met, and expectations exceeded—especially my gluten free diet! Breakfast was ALL homemade & incredible—the best frittatas, yogurt, jams, pumpkin muffins, zucchini bread, sliced berries, granola, and more—and warm cookies served every afternoon. I’ll return just to eat Christine’s oatmeal raisin cookies! Best. Ever. And I am choosy. Genuinely felt cared for and looked after. I am thrilled to still have my “home away from home” in Iowa City and can’t wait to return. Pro tip: don’t see something you need? Want help with something? Just ask. These folks are big-hearted and want you to feel at home as they work to put their own spin on this Iowa City classic.

The host and hostess were wonderful! The breakfast was amazing! The bed and room overall were super clean and comfortable! I couldn't imagine a better stay. We're grateful to have such a wonderful experience.

This 110-year-old mansion has been adapted well to serve as a B&B while maintaining its original character. Actually, the neighborhood surely looks much as it did in 1913, right down to the brick street. We’d suggest spending some relaxing time on the front porch, maybe with your morning coffee. If you are lucky, you might be joined by Christine and Doug who are gracious and helpful hosts who will make sure your stay is all you expect it to be. Accommodations are clean and comfortable, tastefully decorated. The location is convenient for whatever may interest you in Iowa City. The Browne Street Inn is a gem in Iowa City.

Not overly comfy or clean. Lots of dusty areas. The room and bathroom were very small and the bathroom products were minimal and not good quality. The hair dryer barely worked. AC window unit didn’t cool the room well. I literally had to sit in front of it to cool down. The porch had no fan despite over 90 degrees and the table on the porch was not clean. The breakfast was left on a warmer so when we got there it was cold. The owner didn’t have any recommendations of what to see in town and when we asked about certain places he had no idea about them. This is not the kind of B&Bs we are used to.