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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale Des Moines by IHG

8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale Des Moines by IHG is a 2-star hotels in Urbandale, IA. Guest sentiment is solid at 9.0/10 based on 337 guest reviews. Plus, with a Ruby Tuesday’s restaurant next door, dining options are always convenient. Deluxe Amenities Enjoy a hot complimentary breakfast in the spacious dining area and take advantage of on-site laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. Practical perks include parking options, on-site dining, group-friendly meeting facilities.
Modern Comfort and Convenience
Located just off I-80 in Des Moines, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale Des Moines offers affordable luxury with an indoor pool, whirlpool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
Well-Appointed Rooms
Each guest room is equipped with satellite TV, a spacious work desk, and a tiled en suite bathroom for your comfort and convenience.
Deluxe Amenities
Enjoy a hot complimentary breakfast in the spacious dining area and take advantage of on-site laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. Plus, with a Ruby Tuesday’s restaurant next door, dining options are always convenient.
Book your stay at Holiday Inn Urbandale Des Moines today and experience the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.
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8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale Des Moines by IHG sits in Urbandale, IA, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale Des Moines by IHG is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Urbandale 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 Urbandale, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
Multiple reviews indicated cleanliness, but some highlights mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as the condition of towels and a few stains on carpets.
Staff was consistently described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews, reflecting a strong service level.
Reviews highlight convenient locations for travelers, particularly for accessing I80.
Overall good quality with some comments on room amenities, but noted issues with wet carpets affecting the experience.
Guests appreciated the pool, breakfast options, and amenities provided, especially the breakfast variety.
Overall sentiment indicates guests feel they received good value for their stay considering the services offered.
Breakfast was frequently praised, although there were minor complaints regarding specific food items.
General sentiment conveys guests had a positive experience at the hotel, with only minor issues noted.
Please note the property is offering only a limited breakfast at this time.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 – 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.