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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 323
SAR 361 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Iowa Events Center - 14 min drive - 16.7 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 to-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 center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers

Accessibility

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

More

  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Property 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–10:00 PM.

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?

Check-out 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. 440 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 679 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

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the event we were attending and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, great breakfast and friendly lady at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Breakfast was wonderful, staff was very friendly, service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Really nice and clean. The beds were good not too hard! I could tell it’s newer and well kept!! Will stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Quiet. Slept well.

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot tub, breakfast and comfy beds! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

sharla

Liked: Room comfort
Nice and clean
Breakfast was good. Updated and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel P

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

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Jeanpaul.F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, Very polite staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Front desk was friendly. It was quiet on my floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility and staff. Easy check-in. Clean room with plenty of space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Registration was easy and quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Air didn't work but they fixed it quickly and everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Amenities
Very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was fine and very good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, clean, quiet and relaxed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024