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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Urbandale with free airport shuttle and free local area shuttle
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December 2024
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Exterior
Indoor pool
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Parlour Room)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Parlour Room)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living and Dining Area)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living and Dining Area)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living and Dining Area)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living and Dining Area)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
4800 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Drake University - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 11 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel

Hotel near Drake University
You can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, shopping on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 198 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 23 kg per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel?

As of 1 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel on 8 Dec 2024 start from AU$141.32, 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 Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel located?

Situated in Urbandale, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Merle Hay Mall, Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters and IHS-Iowa Health Systems. Buccaneer Arena and Iowa Gold Star Military Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 920 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Typhanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel needs to be updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Should have free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is the second time I've stayed at this property, with a few more visits scheduled over the next couple months. The area itself is not great as it's a seedy part of Urbandale, however the hotel itself is tucked away off the main street and is fairly clean and welcoming. The staff has always been top-notch and the rooms (cleanliness and amenities) is adequate if you just need a safe, clean place to lay your head. Definitely would recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Trail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Taylor

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt very safe here, and very friendly and helpful front desk staff (Caleb!) and the shuttle driver (Kevin). My only suggestions would be to skip thebweekend breakfast buffett, wish the pool water wasntbso cold, housekeeping staff spoke no English sonitbwas difficult to ask ffor fresh linens when I neded then.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly front desk staff. Clean, very quiet, and felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and everything within the property was and is great, however is in a seedy part of town. The hotel is relatively secluded so no issues but worth knowing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dwipen

Front desk staff was very less interactive and didn’t want to talk much even after asking things. No updates on breakfast, asked whether there is drinking water bottle in the room or when asked where or how can we get water, he said they don’t have atall. How is it possible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and out room was very clean , room was quiet with a comfortable bed and clean bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean great shower good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to interstate, food and gas nearby Check in through Expedia was easy, the booking desk attendant was friendly and very helpful Pool was a little chilly and no hot tub if that is your interest. We stayed overnight on trip to KC. Would stay again if the need arose
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favorite place to stay in Des Moines, great location and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Offered a free upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Terence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Review said breakfast was provided as it is in the other holiday inn express that I have stayed at but it was not. Had I known this I would have booked a different hotel. Staff was not welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
The room was alot bigger in person, more room than we needed. The photos online must of been old, the bathroom has been updated. The staff was very friendly and on top of everything we asked for. Best part their are CAT FRIENDLY!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, clean hotel, easy parking, restaurant right next door! Awesome experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector manuel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024