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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Living History Farms in Urbandale

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Lobby
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Interior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Place, IHS-Iowa Health Systems
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • IHS-Iowa Health Systems - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 9 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Drake University - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 13 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Hotel near Living History Farms in Urbandale
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot 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 by IHG 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 by IHG 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.

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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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • 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 provided

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 at the property

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. 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

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG is 20.8 mi (32-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 by IHG?

As of Nov 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG on Nov 28, 2025 start from $103.2, 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 by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG 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 by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG to downtown Urbandale?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG is 2.1 mi away from Urbandale.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 728 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. Room looked new, was very clean and nice size. Bed and pillows were wonderful and bathroom was stocked with plenty of towels. Staff was pleasant and pool was refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elissa

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great hotel! Beds were very comfortable, rooms very spacious, but the towels had a very awful, bad smell to them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janell

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean. Bed very comfortable. Rooms are roomy with nice linens. Property is well kept. Nice breakfast options. Roomy lobby. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice rooms was spacious with a pull out couch only thing was a few stains on the carpet!! Breakfast was pretty good!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Zachary

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean, FIRESTONE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean slept great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, spacious room and nice staff. Convenient parking. Amenities were so-so. Hand soap far from sink and faucets barely went into sink so there was always water and soap on counter. Breakfast was bland. Close tohighway so easy for a one night stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

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

Convenient, Attractive, Comfortable

The hotel is comfortable and attractive. The location is convenient to the highway, restaurants and fuel. Our room was comfortable and well-supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

It’s all good.

The toilet in room 327 wouldn’t flush at times because the tank wouldn’t fill
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Convenient and comfortable

Convenient, clean and comfortable. Stayed here to visit family was very satisfied. Pool was great and breakfast was plentiful. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Princeton

Liked: Amenities
Updated clean rooms an exhaust fan in the bathroom is nice kept the humuidity out Dove products for the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania L.

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grad stay overall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pool rules were not enforced at all. Too many people on hot tub... kids running and throwing footballs from one end of pool to the other... no chairs on pool since the other people had them all outside. Staff came in for towel stuff and saw all this... did nothing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have had good experiences with Holiday Inn Express, highly recommend them for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
checked in and he elevator was not working. The guy at the front desk then went in and started banging on something metal in a closet. I took the stairs. NOT what I would call a confident first impression!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

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