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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Drake University

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Terrace/patio
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50311
  • Drake University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wells Fargo Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

Drake stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Drake hotel, you'll find Drake University and Knapp Center. The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House and Hoyt Sherman Place are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hy Vee Hall - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Black Cat Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3-star hotel near Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 124 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2020
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University offers 124 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Hilton CleanStay
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Hilton CleanStay.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 763 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, irving

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ll be using Home2 suites more often
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norris

Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and check out was super easy. The rooms were clean and quiet. The breakfast in the morning was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jerome

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The girls at the front desk were wonderful! Very accommodating to any issues. The breakfast was fantastic, and the staff made sure nothing ever ran out. We will definitely be back again. The only issue we had was our card did not work one night to get in the side door So we had to go around the building to the front. We went to the desk and had them fix the cards, but when we get up to the third floor of the cards, didn’t work to get into a room and had to go back down again. But the staff member was very nice and came upstairs and made sure we got into our room. All in all great place to stay, wonderful staff fantastic breakfast,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at this hotel all the time when I am visiting my family in Des Moines. I love the suite style rooms, and the location is excellent in the nice walkable Drake area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Sammamish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms in quiet location. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, excellent hotel
Loved our short stay, clean and comfortable. Friendly staff, great breakfast and coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Person who checked us in had a half smoked cigarette on the counter. Very unprofessional and sad since it is a smoke free facility.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Castine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mattress odor in room 415
My son and daughter-in-laws room was fine until they pulled back the bedding to go to sleep. The bedding smelled awful like a mix of wet dog and damp laundry. The baby was already asleep in her pack n play and they didnt want to risk waking her so the slept on the smelly sheets the first night. We requested the linen be changed the next day, which was done without incident however the bad smell was still there. Upon further investigation, we decided it was the mattress that smelled disgusting. We alerted the front desk and they were gladly given a different room. Thankfully the second room was odor free. Hopefully the front desk staff at the hotel actually alerts mgmt and gets that mattress in room 415 replaced. I would hate for anyone else to have to experience that. While the second room was a downgrade from a king suite to a queen suite, it was still in close proximity to our room, which was important to us so i didn't make a big deal about it. The front desk staff was welcoming and attentive. I hope housekeeping can learn to pay attention to details, like an overwhelming odor coming from a mattress while they are making it. Other than that, we were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, I have stayed before and will again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024