Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Indoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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8661 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

An indoor pool, a fitness centre and a hot tub are available at this hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and a children's pool are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale offers 68 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool, a children's pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale. During your stay, you'll be close to Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 11 minutes by car from Drake University and 12 minutes from Jordan Creek Town Center
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.
Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Fairfield Des Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn Des Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn Moines Urbandale Hotel
Fairfield Inn Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn Suites Des Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale Hotel
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 517 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 517 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 517 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 517 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 517 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good breakfast, big rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Room was clean, comfortable and so quiet! Staff friendly and efficient. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for a short stay, very clean, spacious rooms. Staff was courteous and prompt, and breakfast was pretty standard but kept clean and well stocked. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed Quiet room Great breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, good food, clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay-Friendly staff, clean room, room has modern aesthetic with everything that you need including microwave and fridge. Near the front desk there is a mini store to grab a snack. And free, basic breakfast in the morning. I’ve stayed here several times on my way through town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great.Room service was also great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dora

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

Great Stay

The customer service was spot on as well as the great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Safija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were pleased with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Sharon

good breakfast and close to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is always great at Fairfield. It is by far the best hotel in this price range. Always consistent with no surprises. Great breakfast, rooms and staff always.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable room with knowledgeable, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel felt brand new, the breakfast was fabulous, and the hotel staff were amazingly kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent. There were several restaurants near by to choose from. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had good visit would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lie this hotel highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marty and Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient for our visit to Des Moines, clean, surrounding restaurants good, close to interstate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024