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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Living History Farms in Urbandale

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Lobby
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to midnight, sun loungers
Exterior
Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Popular LocationLiving History Farms8 min drive
  • Popular LocationDrake University11 min drive
  • Popular LocationJordan Creek Town Center12 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)24 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

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

10/10 Exceptional
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.7/10 Excellent
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

10/10 Exceptional
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 450 sq ft
  • 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

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Urbandale

In Urbandale .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Living History Farms and 9 miles (15 km) of Drake University. Jordan Creek Town Center is within 9 miles (15 km) and Hoyt Sherman Place is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Living History Farms - 8 min drive
  • Drake University - 11 min drive
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 12 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min drive
  • Iowa Events Center - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store - 5 min walk
  • McDonald's - 19 min walk
  • Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse - 15 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel

Hotel near Living History Farms in Urbandale
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel also features a vending machine, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Urbandale hotel is smoke free.

  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel offers 93 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Urbandale hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. 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 midnight.
  • 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

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel is 20.7 mi (25-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel?

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel on Jun 23, 2024 start from $98.0, excluding 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to midnight.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel to downtown Urbandale?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel is 2.1 mi away from Urbandale.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 610 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 610 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 610 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 610 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 610 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

4/10 Poor

Brendan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made a mistake & booked the wrong dates & the check-in person was more than helpful. She made our stay perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

yolanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much-need to say everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023