Travelers to the Drake neighborhood in Des Moines will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Drake travel tips? Be sure to check out Des Moines Community Playhouse and La Casa Cultural Center while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Drake?

Based on our traveler data, Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is one of the top choices for your stay in Drake. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Drake University, and it offers free breakfast and an indoor pool.

How many hotels will I find in the Drake area?

Expedia has 48 hotels and other accommodations in Drake to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Des Moines area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Drake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Drake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Drake?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Drake, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do in this Des Moines neighborhood?

La Casa Cultural Center, Black Cultural Center, and Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center are family favorites to check out in Drake. You could also plan a visit to Des Moines Community Playhouse or Knapp Center while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Drake include Waveland Municipal Golf Course, Terrace Hill, and Hoyt Sherman Place. While you're out sightseeing in Des Moines, be sure to visit other sights like Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden or John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

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1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake

Jennifer

₩167,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 3.6 km from Drake

Meg

₩169,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

3. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 3.2 km from Drake

Erica

₩241,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

4. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 3.2 km from Drake

Jaclyn

₩206,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

5. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Drake

Cody

₩228,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Drake

Julie

₩239,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

7. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 4 km from Drake

Michelle

₩206,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

8. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 4 km from Drake

Gerry

₩174,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

9. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8.7 km from Drake

Edna

₩154,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 4 km from Drake

Karen

₩167,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

11. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 7.1 km from Drake

Nicholas

₩108,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 3.3 km from Drake

craig

₩165,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3 km from Drake

joseph

₩167,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

14. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 4 km from Drake

Michael

₩207,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

15. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 9.1 km from Drake

Michael

₩135,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.3 km from Drake

Jeffery

₩174,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

9.4 km from Drake

Galen

₩208,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

18. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Watrous South, 8.3 km from Drake

Reginald

₩174,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 7.2 km from Drake

James

₩107,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10 km from Drake

Dustin

₩132,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Where to stay in Drake

Find the best Drake areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

The entrance to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden with a large dome structure in the background.

Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.

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Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center while in the area.

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Historic East Village

Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.

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Greater South Side

While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Southwestern Hills

While Southwestern Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Top Drake Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"I was impressed by how clean the hotel was. I would definitely stay here again."

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

8/10 Good

"On arrival we were met by a lively, bubbly young lady (Janelle?) who was trying to juggle a lot of other jobs whist checking us in, ie answering the phone, someone wanting a TV cable, etc. The room was clean and I was delighted that it had a tea/coffee maker that was placed on the desk area where I could reach easily instead of on a high TV cabinet as in other hotels. There were plenty of brochures and vending machines in the corridor. For the first time during our holiday, my daughter and I actually managed to find time for a swim in the pool - went in slowly which was a mistake, but once we got used to the temperature it was quite nice. The breakfast choices were sufficient for our needs with the usual scrambled eggs, sausages and biscuits. Toast, cereals, muffins, waffles and fruit as well as hot and cold drinks. We had no reason to use the laundry having done ours previously but the facilities looked okay. Plenty of parking spaces too."

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Our top choices for Drake hotels

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

3. Des Lux Hotel

4. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

7. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

9. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

11. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

14. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

15. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

18. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Where to stay in Drake

Downtown Des Moines

Court District

Historic East Village

Greater South Side

Southwestern Hills

Top Drake Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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