Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50311
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪3 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
(73 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
(47 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 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 this property

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Drake University
An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University offers 124 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Drake University. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Drake University and a 4-minute drive from Iowa Events Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 785 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That u have to use the key cards for the elevator. It made feel safe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super kind and extremely helpful the whole time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our suite felt like an apartment, so comfortable and roomy! We really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Noah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly. Room was nice and clean. Bed was comfortable. Could have used an extra pillow. Parking is really my only complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

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

Great stay

Counter customer service was great.The check in/check out was smooth and quick. The bed was s littke uncomfortable but everyrhing else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked Quick response to requested items needed. Did not like distance to take dog out. It was further out than expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay to relax and unwind after a full day of driving.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Nice place

Good TV, spacious room, great central location. Across street from Drake “Old Main” see picture. Good restaurants walking distance. Also Walgreens.
Across street from hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely LOVE this hotel for all that it offers from laundry, to workout space, to pool, to the kitchenette in the room! Everything is great and the staff is wonderful! Will definitely be staying there again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room in every aspect. Great pillows and a great shower!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Tim

Convenience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, no noise, good breakfast. Having a kitchenette was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a well kept place. Poor construction!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I are very leary of hotel stays and was pleasantly surprised and happy with our accommodations. Our dog loved it too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025