Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing)

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 km
  • Knapp Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Hotel with free parking, steps from 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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

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 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. 779 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay close to drake university
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth, Sioux City

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room excellent staff and comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Amenities
Really! I was beyond we expected. I will go back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamisha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rula

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinara

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, check in easy and friendly staff. Not too many health options for breakfast Located just across the street from Drake University
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh breakfast, clean rooms, and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, delicious breakfast, great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! What a great find! Love love love this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Good breakfast options. Very efficient and friendly staff. Horrible parking lot with insufficient guest parking capacity! We got back to the hotel late following an event. Had to park outside on a street almost a block away. And it was raining. Build a parking ramp for your guests cars. The stay was otherwise great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michaela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Towels in the bathroom had all kinds of hair on them. Hair in the shower. Pool was very cold.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ethan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The shower gel and conditioner were empty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great variety of food for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay; big room, big TV, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice combo of room and small-ish kitchenette - across from Drake U - GREAT STAFF
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025