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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Living History Farms

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Lobby
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room amenity

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • Living History Farms - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 11 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Drake University - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 16 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Hotel near Living History Farms
Located close to Drake University, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG provides free on-the-go breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business centre.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, a lift and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

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

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

As of 9 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG on 17 July 2025 start from AU$170.12, including 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.

Is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG located?

Situated in Urbandale, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Living History Farms, Drake University and Jordan Creek Town Center. Hoyt Sherman Place and Wells Fargo Arena are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 699 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Jeffery

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, great breakfast and friendly lady at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marianne

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

Tania L.

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

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Great!

Very clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. Breakfast was great. I stayed alone and felt safe
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Wonderful

Breakfast was wonderful, staff was very friendly, service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot tub, breakfast and comfy beds! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place to stay for what we considered a fair price especially in these times. Quiet,clean, and comfortable beds resulting in a great nights sleep Thank you. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Amenities
Very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanpaul.F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, Very polite staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

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

Very nice

Really nice and clean. The beds were good not too hard! I could tell it’s newer and well kept!! Will stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Plenty of restaurants close by. Hotel and rooms were clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Chilling in Urbandale!

Great hotel & staff were very friendly! Great location next to many food places within walking distance!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice and staff was incredibly helpful and friendly . Breakfast was delicious and always ready early. Would and will stay again next time I’m in Des Moines.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great all around.

Was an all around great travel experience. The location is quiet yet very close to many food, drink, and shopping areas. Felt safe as a single woman traveling. Room was very clean and we maintained. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great loved my stay will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Cold pool

Everything was great except for the fact that the pool was very cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025