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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Hotel with indoor pool, near Drake University

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December 2025
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January 2026
Located near Drake University, Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University offers a warm welcome with to-go breakfast and a cozy firepit. Connect to WiFi, stay active in the 24-hour gym or indoor pool, and unwind with helpful staff nearby. Guests rave about the location.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
CA $127
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Room options

Showing 16 of 16 rooms
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Bathroom shower
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Bathroom shower
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Coffee/tea maker

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
Bathroom shower
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower) | Bathroom
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One-Bedroom Suite With 1 King Bed And Roll-in Shower-Accessible-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom King Suite Hearing Accessible-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom

1 King Mobility/Hearing Access Tub Studio Ns

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom Queen Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Studio-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Studio With 2 Queen Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

King Studio Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50311

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) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Chai - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Horse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

At Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Casey's Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Jordan Creek Town Center. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 124 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2020
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Hilton CleanStay.

Also known as

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University Hotel
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

Does Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University and nearby?

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a picnic area.

What's the area around Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University like?

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is a short 1-minute walk from Drake University and 9 minutes' walk from Knapp Center. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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