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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Living History Farms

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Lobby
Exterior
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Living History Farms - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Drake University - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 14 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Hotel near Living History Farms
Located close to Drake University, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG provides free on-the-go breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business centre.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, free newspapers and smoke-free property
  • 1 meeting room, a lift and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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 van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 not allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Urbandale
Holiday Inn Express Urbandale
Urbandale Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Urbandale Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Urbandale

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

As of 12 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG on 23 Mar 2025 start from AU$153.55, including 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 Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG located?

Situated in Urbandale, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Living History Farms, Drake University and Jordan Creek Town Center. Hoyt Sherman Place and Wells Fargo Arena are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 677 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 677 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 677 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 677 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 677 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Larry

It was very nice, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Wonderful
Breakfast was wonderful, staff was very friendly, service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Clean. Quiet. Slept well.

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Great all around.
Was an all around great travel experience. The location is quiet yet very close to many food, drink, and shopping areas. Felt safe as a single woman traveling. Room was very clean and we maintained. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great hot tub, breakfast and comfy beds! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharla

Nice and clean
Breakfast was good. Updated and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Room was very nice and staff was incredibly helpful and friendly . Breakfast was delicious and always ready early. Would and will stay again next time I’m in Des Moines.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel P

Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Plenty of restaurants close by. Hotel and rooms were clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Chilling in Urbandale!
Great hotel & staff were very friendly! Great location next to many food places within walking distance!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanpaul.F

Room was very clean, Very polite staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Room was clean. Front desk was friendly. It was quiet on my floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Newly decor and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Nice facility and staff. Easy check-in. Clean room with plenty of space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Clean hotel and it smells good, unlike some of the others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Registration was easy and quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Good experience!
The hotel was exceptionally clean - the rooms are large and comfy. Bedding is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Air didn't work but they fixed it quickly and everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Was fine and very good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Easy check-in, clean, quiet and relaxed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reegan

Clean, with a friendly staff! Good location as well!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

New hotel. Clean. excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Very clean. Convenient location to highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024