5/5 Excellent
Hilary, Ridgeway
Business traveler
Sep 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
4.6/5 Wonderful
Guests rated this property 4.9/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Contactless check-out
2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50311
Explore the area
- Drake University5 min walk
- Hoyt Sherman Place3 min drive
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park4 min drive
- Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)9 min drive
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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
5/5 guest room rating
- 300 sq ft
- Studio
- 1 bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
5/5 guest room rating
- 300 sq ft
- Studio
- 1 bathroom
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Queen Beds
Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)
5/5 guest room rating
- 300 sq ft
- Studio
- 1 bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
5/5 guest room rating
- 300 sq ft
- Studio
- 1 bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
5/5 guest room rating
- 300 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
- 300 sq ft
- Studio
- 1 bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
- 300 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed
About this area
Des Moines
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is located in Des Moines. Margo Frankel Woods State Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. Science Center of Iowa and Sky Glider East are also worth visiting.
What's nearby
- Drake University - 5 min walk
- Hoyt Sherman Place - 3 min drive
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park - 3 min drive
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park - 4 min drive
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden - 4 min drive
Getting around
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
- Drake Diner — 4 min walk
- Woody's Smoke Shack — 5 min walk
- Jethro's BBQ — 11 min walk
- University Library Cafe — 12 min walk
- Smokey Row Coffee — 16 min walk
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Indoor pool
Internet
- Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
Family friendly
- Free crib/infant bed
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
Dining
- Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Coffee/tea in a common area
Bedrooms
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Bed sheets provided
- Double sofa bed
Bathrooms
- Free toiletries
Entertainment
- 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable service
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- USD 75.00 per pet per stay
- Up to 50 lbs
- Service animals exempt from fees
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Elevator
- Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
- Daily housekeeping
- 24-hour front desk
Safety features
- Smoke detector
General
- 124 rooms
- Built in 2020
- Traditional architecture
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Pool
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 3:00 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Due to COVID-19, this property's food and beverage options may be limited pursuant to local regulations.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 1 2021 to January 1 2022 (dates subject to change):
- Dining venue(s)
- Fitness facilities
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
Up to 50 lbs
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs (infant beds)
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
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 Aparthotel
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University Des Moines
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Overall score and ratings
4.6
Wonderful
4.9/5
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Staff & service
4.8/5
Amenities
4.8/5
Property conditions & facilities
5/5 Excellent
Arnie
Aug 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
5/5 Excellent
Michelle
Traveled with family
Aug 24, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
5/5 Excellent
Verified traveler
Traveled with family and small children
Aug 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
5/5 Excellent
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Aug 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021