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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3.0 star property

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An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.
A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $128
$114 nightly
$128 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

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2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50311
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Knapp Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoyt Sherman Place
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(92 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 493 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a desk, a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a window.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a couch, and a TV.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a nightstand, and a window.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(92 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, ottoman, and a bed.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 493 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a TV.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing)

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, ottoman, and a bed.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing)

  • 493 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, ottoman, and a bed.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 593 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Knapp Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at 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. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.

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 kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. 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.

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 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

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 fire extinguisher and 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. 801 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1021 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sue

My stay was very pleasant. I enjoyed my clean quiet spacious room and the friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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Overall great stay , staff was very accommodating!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

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We enjoyed our stay. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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The room was exceptional! Very clean, comfortable, and well appointed! Highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shantel

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Clean! Quiet! Affordable! Staff was amazing and they have Breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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A perfect location for visiting Drake University.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mindy

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Perfect stay. Very clean. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

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The staff was very accomodating and friendly. The room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janessa

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Clean room and super kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

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Great Rooms, pool and awesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

deva

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It was very nice room and clean and the bed was very comfy and nice after long day driving
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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Staff was wonderful and very helpful. Location very convenient to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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Breakfast was amazing and staff were very welcome and friendly! Hope to stay here more often in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracee

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Perfect location for activities at Drake
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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This was our 2nd time staying at this hotel and we had another great visit. Hotel is perfectly located for events at Drake University. Room was spacious, spotless and comfortable. We interacted with 3 different front desk employees during our visit and they were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alyca

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Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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Comfy beds, very nice staff, loved that my dog was welcome there. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenden

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Spotless room, courteous staff, good breakfast selection, appreciative of the fitness center
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

melisa

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Room was very clean and spacious the staff was wonderful and very caring!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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Room and hotel was very clean, staff were friendly, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

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The state was very convenient very clean, very quick and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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Clean, spacious, great amenities, and the sheets were super soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location and friendly check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Amy

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Great place to stay and the employees were super nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Always great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026