Home2 Suites des Moines at Drake University
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Home2 Suites des Moines at Drake University

2650 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50311, United States
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Ideal location
Pets welcome
Free parking
Lots to do
Amenities
Golf course
Indoor swimming pool
Gym
Public parkingFree
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Conference room
Business center
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Property Description
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University offers 124 stylish, contemporary and comfortable suites with amazing amenities that are suitable for family as well as for business trips. We are conveniently located off I-235, situated just minutes from Downtown Des Moines and nearby attractions such as the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena, and the Des Moines Art Center. In addition, our hotel is located directly across the street from Drake University, making it an ideal choice for guests visiting the campus. At just five miles from Des Moines International Airport, and minutes from suburbs such as West Des Moines, Urbandale and Johnston, our hotel is perfectly situated to give guests easy access to many nearby attractions. Our hotel is an all-suite property that features amenities such as complimentary parking, complimentary WiFi, complimentary breakfast, an indoor heated saline pool, Spin2 Cycle fitness center, and laundry facilities. All our hotels guest rooms are suites, set up in an open concept studio apartment style with a living area, workstation and open bedroom. A full kitchenette in each suite and a tremendous amount of storage space makes for a comfortable stay. Our property has two patios, a front patio featuring comfortable seating and a fire pit, while the back patio hosts two barbeque grills. We are the perfect destination for group room blocks, small meetings or both seeking a top-notch venue in Des Moines, Iowa. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University proudly features two meeting spaces, Bulldog Meeting Room and Elm Boardroom. Our hotel can accommodate meetings of up to fifty people in our 1,039 square feet of total meeting space. Let us exceed your expectations.
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9.1/10
Great
Cleanliness9.1
Amenities9.1
Location9.1
Service9.1
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Surroundings
Airport: Des Moines International Airport
(10.5 km)
Landmarks: Hope+Elim
(100m)
Landmarks: Sheslow Auditorium
(130m)
Landmarks: Varsity Cinema
(140m)
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6

One-Bedroom King Suite Hearing Accessible-Non-Smoking

1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free wired Internet
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Towels
Microwave
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8

One-Bedroom Suite With 1 King Bed And Roll-in Shower-Accessible-Non-Smoking

1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free wired Internet
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Towels
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7

Studio With 2 Queen Beds-Non-Smoking

2 Queen bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free wired Internet
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Towels
Microwave
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8

Queen Studio-Non-Smoking

1 Queen bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free wired Internet
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Towels
Microwave
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6

One-Bedroom Queen Suite-Non-Smoking

1 Queen bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free wired Internet
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Towels
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8

1 King Mobility/Hearing Access Tub Studio Ns

1 King bed
Has window
Free wired Internet
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Towels
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6

King Studio Suite-Non-Smoking

1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free wired Internet
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Towels
Microwave
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10

One-Bedroom King Suite-Non-Smoking

1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Free wired Internet
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Towels
Microwave
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Guest Reviews

9.1/10
Great
100 reviews
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Amenities9.1
  • Location9.1
  • Service9.1
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Location & Accessibility: Frequently praised for being centrally located, with proximity to attractions like an ice cream shop and events .
T‍r‍a‍v‍e‍l‍M‍o‍m‍m‍y
October 23, 2024
We came up to watch a football game at Drake with little kids and had a great stay! The ice cream shop around the corner is NOT to miss! Huge breakfast in the morning. Highly recommend.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
October 29, 2025
The breakfast was Shocking actually. NOT A THING I COULD EA%T OK so prepackaged food is the norm not for what I paid for this hotel......
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
October 10, 2025
This was one of the best experiences we have had with a hotel. It is a pet friendly hotel?Beautiful room separated with a sofa bed, tv , lots of dressers, work station beautiful kitchen with everything you need.Bathroom supplied with everything. The rooms are very clean.The breakfast that they serve daily is wonderful.Better than a restaurant and they offer a lot and change updaily. You won't be disappointed booking your next trip here.
z‍h‍a‍o‍x‍d‍o‍n‍g
September 15, 2025
My wife and I stayed here for 8 nights while visiting family. It was our first time here as we usually stay at the Residence Inn in downtown. We stayed in a one bedroom suite which consists of two separate rooms plus bathroom. The hotel also offers studio suites which are cheaper and are similar to a junior suite. The suite was excellent. It seemed new and was in great condition. It had a kitchenette, a large bathroom and a tv in each room. WiFi worked well. The suite was much nicer than the ones at the Residence Inn. Housekeeping did a great job of cleaning rooms but they only clean on alternate days which I think is very cheesy. They were off schedule with our room as they cleaned it on back-to-back days and then skipped us for two days. Breakfast is included in the room and is fairly average for this type of hotel. Food quality was generally good except for the soupy oatmeal which was inedible. The warming bin for the hot food was annoying - tough to access the food. E.g. it was impossible to get tater tots without spilling them. They have a fairly nice fitness center. It has 4 cardio machines, dumbbells and a Peloton bike that you can use if you agree to receive promotional emails from Peloton. There are some washers and dryers next to the fitness center and you can get detergent from the front desk. Front desk personnel were very friendly and helpful. We mostly drank bottled water during our stay as we had been told to avoid tap water due to a local issue with nitrates. If you need bottled water, don’t buy at the hotel. Prices are significantly lower at grocery and drug stores. Overall, I liked the place and would probably stay here again.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 12, 2025
THANK YOU SO MUCH to Matt, Gina and Sue who always make my stay just great. They all take care of me so well and make sure that my stay is the best.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
August 16, 2025
We stayed at Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University in June 2025 for freshman orientation. I was blown away at how clean, spacious and helpful the amazing staff was. As someone who is extremely chemical sensitive, it was wonderful to walk into a room and not have chemical smells, perfume or odors. Hotels that choose to use scents in their cleaning products and in their hotel have stopped me from traveling. This was such a relief to not have any of that and be able to focus on our son and his college orientation. The kitchen was fully equipped as well. I travel with my own food and it's awesome to have a full-size refrigerator to store my food and not some tiny dorm fridge. Sink, microwave, dishes etc. all available for use. Andrea at the front desk was wonderful from greeting, check in and answering all of our questions. She was welcoming, kind, professional and such a pleasure to speak with. She is truly a treasure to have as an employee. We had a fantastic 2 day stay and will be returning for many more stays.
G‍w‍e‍n‍d‍o‍l‍y‍n
August 17, 2025
The hotel is located adjacent to the beautiful Drake University. This place was a very pleasant surprise. Our room was very spacoius and clean, it also smelled good, (not the usual hotel smell)! We will definitely stay with this chain again.
V‍e‍r‍i‍f‍i‍e‍d‍ ‍t‍r‍a‍v‍e‍l‍e‍r
August 14, 2025
Great stay, spacious rooms! Had a great stay with 5 kids! The room was so efficiently designed with so much counter space to set all the things!

Services & Amenities

Indoor swimming pool
Gym
Conference room
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Internet
Indoor swimming pool
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Business services
Front desk services
Languages spoken
Food & drink
Public areas
Health & wellness
Cleaning services
Accessibility
Safety & security

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–03:00 the next day
Check-out: Before 11:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.

Breakfast
StyleBuffet
Opening hours [Mon - Fri] 06:00-10:00 Open [Sat - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open
AgeFee
Adult
Free
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are allowedAdditional charge
Fee: Contact the property for details

Service animals
Service animals are allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Paying at the hotel

  • Cash

Property Description

  • Opened: 2020
  • Number of Rooms: 124
Phone:+1-515-2647960
Email:DSMDU_Home2@hilton.com
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University offers 124 stylish, contemporary and comfortable suites with amazing amenities that are suitable for family as well as for business trips. We are conveniently located off I-235, situated just minutes from Downtown Des Moines and nearby attractions such as the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena, and the Des Moines Art Center. In addition, our hotel is located directly across the street from Drake University, making it an ideal choice for guests visiting the campus. At just five miles from Des Moines International Airport, and minutes from suburbs such as West Des Moines, Urbandale and Johnston, our hotel is perfectly situated to give guests easy access to many nearby attractions. Our hotel is an all-suite property that features amenities such as complimentary parking, complimentary WiFi, complimentary breakfast, an indoor heated saline pool, Spin2 Cycle fitness center, and laundry facilities. All our hotels guest rooms are suites, set up in an open concept studio apartment style with a living area, workstation and open bedroom. A full kitchenette in each suite and a tremendous amount of storage space makes for a comfortable stay. Our property has two patios, a front patio featuring comfortable seating and a fire pit, while the back patio hosts two barbeque grills. We are the perfect destination for group room blocks, small meetings or both seeking a top-notch venue in Des Moines, Iowa. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University proudly features two meeting spaces, Bulldog Meeting Room and Elm Boardroom. Our hotel can accommodate meetings of up to fifty people in our 1,039 square feet of total meeting space. Let us exceed your expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the cancellation policy at Home2 Suites des Moines at Drake University?

The cancellation policy at Home2 Suites des Moines at Drake University depends on your room type and booking terms.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Home2 Suites des Moines at Drake University?

Check-in at Home2 Suites des Moines at Drake University starts from 15:00-03:00, and the standard check-out time is by 11:00.

Are pets allowed at Home2 Suites des Moines at Drake University?

Yes, pets are allowed at Home2 Suites des Moines at Drake University, but it’s recommended to contact the property directly to confirm.

How do I get to Home2 Suites des Moines at Drake University from the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, located about about 15 mins from hotel by car (10.5 km) away.

About This Property

Nearest AirportDes Moines International Airport
Distance to Airport10.54KM
Average Price FromEUR130
Hotel Star Rating3