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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is a 3-star hotels in Des Moines, IA. Guest sentiment is solid at 9.2/10 based on 572 guest reviews. Prime Location Conveniently located near Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa Events Center, this 3-star hotel is the perfect choice for travelers visiting Des Moines. Practical perks include parking options, on-site dining, group-friendly meeting facilities.
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2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA
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| Category | Location | Straight-line distance |
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| Airport | Des Moines International Airport, Southwest 28th Street, Des Moines, Polk, IA, 50321, United States | 4.5 mi |
| City center | Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, 50309, United States | 1.7 mi |
| Convention | Education & Research Center, 1200, Pleasant Street, Sherman Hill, Des Moines, Polk, IA, 50309, United States | 1.2 mi |
| Attraction | Iowa Hall of Pride, 330, Park Street, Downtown, Des Moines, Polk, IA, 50309, United States | 1.7 mi |
| Park | Opperman Commons, United States | 0.2 mi |
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University sits in Des Moines, IA, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Des Moines activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Des Moines, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
Several mentions of cleanliness, but some rooms had issues like distinct smells and maintenance concerns.
Multiple reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff.
Frequent mentions of a great location, especially for access to Drake University.
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable, though some maintenance issues were noted.
General satisfaction with amenities despite some critiques on breakfast offerings.
Overall good value, although complaints about price increases were noted.
Mixed reviews on breakfast, indicating room for improvement.
A generally positive experience, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
All rooms are suites that include stated bed type(s) and full size-sleeper sofa. Pack N' Plays available upon request; quantities limited.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in: 03:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
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