TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

3.0 star property
Hotel in Johnston with free breakfast and a fitness center

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Des Moines Urbandale provides a practical home base with thoughtful amenities. Guests start their day with a breakfast buffet before unwinding in the garden or spa tub. The property's indoor pool and gym offer convenient exercise options.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 364 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
8800 Northpark Dr, Johnston, IA, 50131

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Living History Farms - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 11 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Drake University - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Casey's Center - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

Property highlights
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Barbecue grills, 1 meeting room, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 116 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in bathtub (36 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 100 per accommodation, 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale on Nov 6, 2025 start from $92.65, 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 TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale pet-friendly?

Yes, TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale located?

Situated in Johnston, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters and within 6 mi (10 km) of Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Buccaneer Arena. Merle Hay Mall and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 756 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bethany

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location to Grimes Sportsplex that’s about it. Always smelled like weed outside & inside property, bathrooms really small/bad design, mattresses sink/need replaced, bathroom tiles dirty, noisy interstate traffic, would not stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Greqt breakfast!

We really enjoyed the bacon on the breakfast buffet! Good breakfast offerings!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome very helpful very friendly the property was very clean and the hot tub was so relaxing i loved it!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall safe and clean. Hot tub worked. Small gym fiy my needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

Easy place to stay!

This was a good place to stay! We had no issues. The pool was chilly, but no big whoop. The breakfast was your standard hotel free breakfast, but was good and we appreciated it very much. The check-in was easy enough. They have games you can check-out which was cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurene

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

Perfect place to stay

Helpful at desk, quiet, clean, location was easy access to stores and freeway.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erasto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and respectful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size suite for a great price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. Staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the interstate. Easy access to numerous dining options. Property was clean and staff were all so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access off interstate. Right next to Texas roadhouse.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room. Nice place to stop on a road trip. Bed was comfy. Fridge and freezer was much appreciated and allowed us to re-freeze ice packs from our cooler. Breakfast was hearty. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Town place was a great discovery!

Was very impressed by the room. It was like having your own little apt. Very homey. Rooms decorated nicely. Enjoyed breakfast and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Will want to stay at another Townplace!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and friendly staff. Super clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Breakfast was well stocked. Quiet hotel that was perfect for a girls weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Constance

Property needs updating the bed was pretty bad. The staff, breakfast and cleanliness was excellent. Will stay again when remodeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Amenities

Towels and washcloths for 2, but reservation was for 3.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
$50 pet fee is very expensive but other than that good spot to rest your head for the night!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel bc of the hot tub. The hot tub was closed the entire time we were there, so that was pretty disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

M

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff. But the hotel itself is very outdated.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024