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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Coffee/tea maker
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪12 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 593 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 493 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 493 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 493 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 493 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3-star hotel in Drake
An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University Hotel
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 869 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 869 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 869 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 869 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 869 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

sushil

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Logan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, cheerful and very responsive to our needs, to the extent they could be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay. The staff was friendly and we enjoyed their breakfast in the morning. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reinel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient right across from Drake University for college visit & tour.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

denny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to the staff who were great the entire time I was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick, Yuba City

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karene

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

2/10 Terrible

SHERWIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

TIANA

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
There were some noticeable unclean areas on night stand and the mattress was dirty on the pull out bed. The space of the room was nice, but not as clean as we were hoping for. Breakfast had no silverware or coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady that checked us in was FABULOUS, so kind, caring, and helpful!!! The facility is clean, room is nice, pool was fun, and we’re enjoying our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

1 night business trip

Only there for one night and it was a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Drake University and close to some good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, we were just diving through on a road trip we didn't stay long, great beds, clean, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025