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Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake, 0.5 km from Drake University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Room and hotel was very clean, staff were friendly, would definitely stay again!"
United States
Aaron
The price is ₩140,512
₩157,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
BBQ/picnic area

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Drake University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (409 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, affordable,and an excellent breakfast! Right across the street from the casey center."
United States
Michael
The price is ₩138,237
₩154,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Lobby sitting area

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Court District, 3.1 km from Drake University
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,031 reviews)
"Great stay will do again "
United States
Andrew
The price is ₩219,019
₩245,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Des Lux Hotel
Dinner served

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 3.1 km from Drake University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,083 reviews)
"Clean hotel from top to bottom, friendly staff, and great food! "
United States
John
The price is ₩206,636
₩231,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Exterior

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 2.7 km from Drake University
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room"
United States
Susan
The price is ₩184,806
₩206,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Lobby sitting area

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Drake University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (114 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Very clean apartment and safe building."
United States
Bill
The price is ₩110,157
₩220,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Terrace/patio

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Drake University
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and parking accommodation."
United States
Matt
The price is ₩212,468
₩245,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Lobby

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Drake University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms with great parking and good breakfast. Easily located downtown "
United States
Glen A.
The price is ₩145,955
₩163,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; American cuisine

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Drake University
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (965 reviews)
"Great location, clean, easy check in and check out. "
United States
Emily
The price is ₩218,875
₩245,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Exterior

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Drake University
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Room was great, location is great, and the breakfast was fantastic! "
United States
David
The price is ₩145,437
₩162,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Restaurant

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Court District, 3.4 km from Drake University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel; great location. "
United States
Cody
The price is ₩231,835
₩259,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
View from property

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3.3 km from Drake University
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and great staff"
United States
Jodi
The price is ₩182,876
₩204,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3.6 km from Drake University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (997 reviews)
"Great room, good breakfast. "
United States
Jason
The price is ₩165,597
₩185,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Exterior

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 3.9 km from Drake University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
Dave
The price is ₩151,197
₩169,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Exterior

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 4 km from Drake University
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (409 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location in downtown Des Moines "
United States
Paul
The price is ₩194,612
₩217,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Property amenity

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
3.0 star property
Court District, 3.9 km from Drake University
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (591 reviews)
"The room was spotless and the staff at check in were some of the friendliest we have met! We would give it 10 stars if we could! "
United States
Matthew
The price is ₩138,122
₩154,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Lobby sitting area

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
Court District, 3.9 km from Drake University
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable. The location was wonderful"
United States
Amy
The price is ₩152,320
₩170,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 3.8 km from Drake University
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great atmosphere and quiet rooms."
United States
MICHAEL
The price is ₩164,128
₩183,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Reception

Red Roof Inn Des Moines

Red Roof Inn Des Moines
2.0 star property
Marquisville, 7.1 km from Drake University
6.8 out of 10, (553 reviews)
" Close to highway. Indoor and outdoor room entrances. Pet friendly."
United States
Margaret
The price is ₩87,104
₩97,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Red Roof Inn Des Moines
Indoor pool

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
3.0 star property
6.3 km from Drake University
5.6 out of 10, (734 reviews)
"Good tub"
United States
Gabriel
The price is ₩114,046
₩127,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
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Compare popular hotels close to Drake University

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,004 reviews
View
BBQ/picnic area
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
409 reviews
View
Lobby sitting area
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,031 reviews
View
Dinner served
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,083 reviews
View
Exterior
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3.0 star property
8.0
Very Good
1,002 reviews
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Top Drake University Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Very courteous staff. Clean room and overall clean hotel."
Dena 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Knapp Center

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La Casa Cultural Center

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Drake University?
Drake University is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 62 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Drake University?
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Drake University. Other good options within a few miles include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.
How many hotels are there near Drake University?
Expedia has 62 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Drake University.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Drake University, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Drake University.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Drake University?
To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Drake University, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do near Drake University?
You'll want to browse the collections at Des Moines Art Center, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and Science Center of Iowa. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Salisbury House, Walnut Street Bridge, and Valley Junction. You can check out the local talent at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater, and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater.