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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

3.0 star property

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Ballroom
Indoor pool
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Meeting facility
Property entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Explore the area

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4800 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Place, Merle Hay Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living and Dining Area)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living and Dining Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living and Dining Area)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living and Dining Area)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Parlour Room) | Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Parlour Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Urbandale

Located in Urbandale, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center. .This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Drake University - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Living History Farms - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

Hotel in Urbandale with airport shuttle service and area shuttle service
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG offers 198 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Urbandale hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 198 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Partially open bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a ballroom. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 2 mi.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Urbandale? This hotel has 15000 square feet (1394 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 mi
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 15,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 50 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 7 per night
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 7 per night

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)
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

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

Holiday Inn Hotel Moines Northwest
Holiday Inn Moines Northwest
Holiday Inn Hotel Moines Northwest Urbandale
Holiday Inn Moines Northwest Urbandale
Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Des Moines Northwest
Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Des Moines Northwest an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG Hotel

Reviews

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, bed was very comfortable. Food option was Bennigans only no continental breakfast offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karla

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Woohyeon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tv was broken, window to the room was broken and water leaked in from the storm . Carpet was wet ,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine, Aurora

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woke up to a bed bug on my a this morning. And several bites. Horrible! And dog pee in the elevator
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

monty

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Fantastic stay

Great service, pleasant staff and clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Nice hotel

Short distance to des moines. Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Carpets need to be vacuumed, ice machine on third floor is not operating, tub is very slippery, bathroom faucet is wobbly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly, Boulder

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s fine for a one night stay traveling through. The room was dingy and musty smelling. Stains on the carpet. But, the bed was comfortable and AC worked well. Not terrible but not great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Not family friendly

There was just issue after issue it seemed. The elevators were terribly slow and did not function properly to the point only 1 was operating for most of a day stay and it took 45 minutes for them to get someone who was stuck in one out. The room was dusty, the ceiling clearly had water damage issues they just slapped paint over. The room smelled off like a musty smell, the shower has cracks all over that leaked out onto the floor. We requested towels multiple times and they never brought them to our room. The room next door to us was loud and obnoxious the last nights with a screaming child after 2 calls to the front desk to ask them to keep it down or move our room. They told us they would handle it and nothing changed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheyanne was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant adjacent. Nice decore. Nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Colleen

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a car show going on so parking lot was full. Property looks very run down with little upkeep. Room was dirty, hair in sink, lotion on wall and lotion pump, cracked tile, missing grout. Smoke alarm had bright blinking light all night. Pool water was green. Peeling flooring. Pooling water just sitting on floor. Hallways had terrible smell including weed smell inside and outside property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheyenne at the front desk was great. She was extremely helpful. We had an issue with our room and she very promptly took care of the issue and moved us to another room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms and beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel but still pretty good accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025