Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

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.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Drake University
An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre 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 a hairdryer. This accommodation is 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 on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Drake University. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Steps from Drake University and a 4-minute drive from Wells Fargo Arena
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre 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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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 centre

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
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot
  • 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

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 accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 accommodation (varies based on length of 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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Hilton CleanStay
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

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. 629 out of 820 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 820 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 820 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 820 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 820 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

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Z
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ray

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience with great staff. Room wasn’t cleaned once in 3 days, not sure if I was suppose to request or not. Toilet was also a bit dirty when I arrived. Overall, I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonya

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

NA
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Home2Suites is my go-to location when traveling East/West. Top notch location, walkable for most needs (coffee shops, groceries, pharmacy, etc.), updated TV with access to most streaming services, good amenities, quiet , …
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Naruemon

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai

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

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often for work and always enjoy my stay. It’s clean, quiet, and the staff is always super friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Accommodations were also good. Parking was plentiful. Only bad thing was there are no vents in the bathrooms. You can smell everything from the opposite bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

KAYODE

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Breakfast was great. Room was very clean and bed and pillows very comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Room was nice and roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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