Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

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

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Hot Tub
Gym
Housekeeping
Laundry

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

450 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

400 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

450 sq ft
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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
Wells Fargo Arena - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk
‪Culver's - ‬3 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 with sun loungers
Free self parking
A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Free newspapers, an elevator, and 1 meeting room
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

Languages

English

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Pet friendly

$115 nightly

Jul 21 - Jul 22

Total includes taxes and fees

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
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

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

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 Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG on Jul 21, 2025 start from $99.2, 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 Wells Fargo Arena are also within 12 mi (20 km).