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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3.0 star property

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

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50311
  • Drake University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Casey's 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 (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

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

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 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
(55 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

With a stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University in Des Moines (Drake), you'll be steps from Drake University and a 4-minute drive from Iowa Events Center. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Casey's Center and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Principal Park.

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Casey's Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Principal Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 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

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University offers 124 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 124 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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: 18

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the 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
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University Des Moines

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 716 out of 926 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 926 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 926 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 926 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 926 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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Colorado Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and an excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The shower was not clean, and the remote control was very sticky so the cleanliness of the room was subpar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ziv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hosea

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very clean. Very polite and helpful staff. Check-in was easy and room was great. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Pleased.

The room was comfortable, quiet and priced right for the accommodations. The breakfast was good. Overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for Drake Road Races. Clean, safe, great staff, and decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at this property. Once again a great experience. Staff always kind, hotel clean and comfortable! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff here is awesome. My issue has been with the customers. I’ve stayed here multiple times before. Haven’t had an issue previously. Dog owners who traveled with their dogs this time would leave them unattended for hours or overnight. Why travel with your dog if you’re just going to leave them unattended? Board the darn dog! Every morning dogs barking from 6am to 8am. Once one started, multiple rooms of dogs started. Throughout the day, constant barking for 30 minutes. Staff can’t really do anything about it either except call the owners and tell them to come back and tend to the dog. I likely won’t be staying here again. Or if I do, ask them to put me on a different floor than any of the dogs. Also no walkable food options near here open after 10pm when a lot of flights are still coming in.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasantly Surprised

Manny thanks to KJ for making our check in experience a pleasant one. Our room was clean, comfortable and easy to access from the elevator-fantastic! Wonderful daily breakfast spread available to start your day, and fresh free coffee and tea 24 hours a day. So pleased I decided to book the stay here, and thank you to all the staff for a lovely experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok place to stay … area around is strange Staff is friendly good for 1-2 nights
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a barking dog across the hall; Our TV did not work Otherwise was a wonderful facility and would choose again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly, Littleton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t give it higher marks because of the staff when I checked in, where my room was and the janky way there is no direct access to the front desk to check in. The woman who checked me in couldn’t have been more disinterested in customer service and didn’t look very professional. Then the hotel was clearly almost empty, but I was put on the 3rd floor almost as far away from the elevator as you could get. There was no reason to put me at the far end of the hall, but I was too tired to make a fuss. Room was great, bed was super comfortable, nice amenities. My only other complaint would be that the handicapped parking is around the end of the building in the back and there is nowhere to parking near the front entrance to check in. So until you get checked in and get a room key you can’t access the side entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was outstanding. The only thing I didn’t like was that there was construction on the property next door. Also, you could hear very clearly all of the other doors in the hallway. It was loud. All night. And the bed was a little harder than I prefer. But the convenience is fantastic. It’s very clean. The staff was excellent. The shower…omg…it was so fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025