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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Living History Farms

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Lobby
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Interior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Located near Drake University, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale provides a welcoming retreat. Guests can enjoy the swimming pool, relax in the spa tub, or visit the 24-hour gym. The hotel includes free to-go breakfast and WiFi, blending relaxation with convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Urbandale is home to Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG. Living History Farms and Hoyt Sherman Place are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Jordan Creek Town Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Casey's Center or Iowa Events Center.
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Map
8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • Living History Farms - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 11 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Drake University - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Casey's Center - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Hotel near Living History Farms
Located close to Drake University, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG provides free to-go breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 not allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Urbandale
Holiday Inn Express Urbandale
Urbandale Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Urbandale Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Urbandale

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG on Oct 26, 2025 start from $94.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG located?

Situated in Urbandale, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Living History Farms, Drake University, and Jordan Creek Town Center. Hoyt Sherman Place and Casey's Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 716 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 716 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 716 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 716 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 716 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Multiple stays here, never disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room were clean and the breakfast was great parking was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dzevida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes a lot of free places to park, breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean , breakfast was fresh and the staff very nice at the reception desk. We will definitely return to this hotel :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great hotel! Beds were very comfortable, rooms very spacious, but the towels had a very awful, bad smell to them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. Room looked new, was very clean and nice size. Bed and pillows were wonderful and bathroom was stocked with plenty of towels. Staff was pleasant and pool was refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean. Bed very comfortable. Rooms are roomy with nice linens. Property is well kept. Nice breakfast options. Roomy lobby. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean slept great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice rooms was spacious with a pull out couch only thing was a few stains on the carpet!! Breakfast was pretty good!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have had good experiences with Holiday Inn Express, highly recommend them for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the event we were attending and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, great breakfast and friendly lady at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

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

Convenient, Attractive, Comfortable

The hotel is comfortable and attractive. The location is convenient to the highway, restaurants and fuel. Our room was comfortable and well-supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grad stay overall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, spacious room and nice staff. Convenient parking. Amenities were so-so. Hand soap far from sink and faucets barely went into sink so there was always water and soap on counter. Breakfast was bland. Close tohighway so easy for a one night stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Amenities
Very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Great!

Very clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. Breakfast was great. I stayed alone and felt safe
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot tub, breakfast and comfy beds! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Wonderful

Breakfast was wonderful, staff was very friendly, service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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