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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • 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. 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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served 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 on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 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 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

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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. 674 out of 871 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 871 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 871 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 871 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 871 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, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet. Across the street from Drake where we were visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Casandra

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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