Hotels near Drake University – Des Moines, Iowa

"We were quite satisfied with our handicap hotel room. It was big and clean, and the bathroom had a roll-in shower, shower chair, and grab bars. The bed was high but comfortable and had lots of firm and soft pillows. Excellent breakfast.2018-03-23"

"Good hotel stay.2016-12-19"

"The hotel room was clean and beautiful, and the staff was friendly. Good breakfast.2015-07-14"

"Good location. The room was fine, and the hotel staff was helpful. Highly recommend.2015-06-30"

"Convenient to Drake, and easy to get to downtown. Lots of interesting shops nearby. Hotel was comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.2015-03-10"

"Easy to access from the interstate. I liked this hotel, but was disappointed that the pool was closed on a holiday.2016-07-27"

"I could hear traffic noise and people in the rooms next to mine. Good hotel staff, though.2016-03-29"

"Very nice room. Hotel staff was polite. Good food.2015-05-10"

"The employees were the nicest people I've ever met, but they provided poor service. OK hotel for a short stay.2015-08-29"

"Hotel room was clean but small. Disappointed that despite the high rates, we had to pay extra for wireless Internet, and no breakfast was provided.2015-02-23"

"A comfortable hotel. Check-in was fast and friendly, and breakfast was good.2019-06-09"

"Great hotel stay.2018-10-16"

"Good location. The hotel was nothing special, but the room was clean and spacious. The bed was a bit too high. Breakfast was disappointing.2018-05-14"

"The hotel was comfortable and just a few blocks from the beautiful Iowa Women Achievement Bridge. All the employees were pleasant and helpful. We'd definitely stay here again.2018-05-03"

"The hotel was beautiful, but I woke in the morning and noticed a big, yellow stain on the comforter. I told the front desk clerk, but no compensation was offered. I wouldn't stay here again.2018-03-21"

"We were put in a handicap room with an ugly view. When I called the hotel clerk and asked for a room change, I was told I was "out of luck." I won't be returning.2016-11-15"

"The hotel was comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Book it.2016-06-09"

"Great location. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the shuttle service was wonderful. I definitely recommend this hotel.2015-10-29"

"Fabulous service; every hotel employee was extremely helpful. Great food. We had an awesome experience.2015-09-24"

"Located just 3 blocks from the Civic Center, and an easy walk to downtown restaurants. The room was beautiful, quiet, clean, and well-maintained. The staff was outstanding; everyone was helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this hotel.2015-05-12"

"The heater in my room was loud when it came on at 4 AM, but everything else about the hotel was good. The employees were helpful and friendly. I had a good time.2015-11-03"

"Great location downtown. Nice room and common areas. I liked the decor. Good experience. I've stayed at this hotel before and will stay again.2015-05-26"

"Great hotel. Everything was new and fresh.2019-12-23"

"The room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. The staff was the best I've ever dealt with, and the shuttle service was a life-saver. I highly recommend this hotel.2019-07-01"

"Convenient to downtown events, and the shuttle service couldn't have been better. The hotel wasn't fancy, but the room was clean, the staff was nice, and breakfast was free. Consider staying here.2018-06-17"

"The room was modern and clean. Breakfast was convenient and good. The parking lot was safe and well-lit. I'd definitely stay at this hotel again.2018-05-30"

"We had a great time and felt safe staying here. Clean hotel with great personnel. Breakfast was good, and parking was free. The shuttle driver was awesome.2017-03-21"

"Lovely hotel room with an extremely comfortable bed. Had to pay for Internet access. The toilet was too low. The restaurant food was good. Book it.2016-06-25"

"The hotel was nice and clean, and all the employees were pleasant. Great place to stay; I highly recommend it.2016-05-31"

"The hotel was clean, and the employees were pleasant.2016-05-09"

"The hotel was centrally located and had a great atmosphere. My suite was nice and clean, and the staff was friendly.2015-11-11"

"Easy to find, and the perfect location for downtown adventures. Clean, quiet hotel, and it was absolutely gorgeous. The staff was helpful and professional, and the pool area was clean and well-kept.2015-08-13"

"Close to restaurants and event centers. The hotel was excellent, but there was no hot water for showers, and the shower handle wasn't secure. Nice accommodations overall.2016-06-21"

"Poor signage. Needed better soundproofing; our room was next to the linen room on the 5th floor, and we heard a lot of noise. I expected a quieter hotel for the price. 2015-10-22"

"Awesome hotel from check-in to checkout. The room was clean. Good-sized bathroom. Enjoyed the complimentary coffee and breakfast. What a treat.2015-04-14"

"Hotel room was small but clean.2015-02-23"

"A nice, calm motel. Good place to stay.2019-10-18"

"Good location and rates. The continental breakfast was fine. This motel met my needs.2017-07-08"

"Good motel for the price. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff provided excellent service. Good selection at breakfast, but there was no tea. I recommend staying here.2015-10-06"

"Easy to access fro I-235. The motel room and bed were comfortable. The bathroom was a little tight; the door barely cleared the toilet. I'd stay here again.2015-10-03"

"I got bug bites on my back and ankle during my stay. The motel staff was nice and accommodating.2015-09-03"

"A peaceful hotel. Good value. The staff was more than helpful. I'd stay here again.2015-07-15"

"My motel stay was absolutely wonderful. Great room and staff. Breakfast was awesome. You'll love it.2019-03-26"

"The motel staff was great. We stay here every year, and they always treat us well. They went above and beyond to make sure we got to our competition despite a flat tire. We'll be back.2017-10-04"

"Good value. This was a nicely remodeled motel. The bed wasn't that comfortable, but the room was clean and served our needs. Ask for a room away from the lounge; it got noisy at closing time.2016-10-27"

"OK motel, but the evening clerks were rude and unkind. Think twice about staying here.2016-06-22"

"The hotel room was clean and quiet, but the shower water was lukewarm. No continental breakfast, and I didn't have time to eat at the restaurant.2019-02-04"

"Easy access to the interstate. The hotel room was clean and suited our needs perfectly. Check-in was quick and easy, and the clerks were efficient and friendly. I highly recommend staying here.2016-03-22"

"The hotel was fine. I didn't have any problems.2019-06-12"

"Great hotel. I loved everything about our stay. The room was clean and quiet, though the mattresses were too firm. Easy checking and good breakfast.2018-11-28"

"The hotel wasn't bad, but it wasn't great and needed some updating. The front desk clerk was friendly.2018-03-27"

"The room was damp and the towels didn't dry overnight, but it seemed clean. Good beds and pillows. The toilet ran all night, and the flow director valve in the bathtub only worked half the time. As a woman traveling alone, I didn't feel safe at this hotel.2017-08-22"

"The sink faucet dripped, and the toilet bowl wasn't well-cleaned. Other than that, I had no problems at this hotel.2017-08-14"

"The hotel was dirty and horrible. Don't stay here.2018-06-29"

"I was put in 3 different rooms because the first 2 had bedbugs. Don't stay at this hotel.2016-09-15"

"The hotel was generally satisfactory. There were several small roaches and spiders in our room, and it was humid due to the large, indoor water park. Good room amenities, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and helpful. If you don't have children and aren't interested in the water park, shop around for another place to stay.2016-06-28"

"Our hotel room was fantastic, but breakfast needed work. I'd stay here again.2016-05-20"

"Great room. The hotel staff was cheerful, helpful, and knowledgeable. Don't hesitate to stay here.2015-09-20"

"Easy access to and from the freeway. Good hotel stay.2019-11-23"

"The main hotel building was nice, but our room was totally inadequate. 2018-07-19"

"The hotel room was dated, and the TV didn't work. The hallways were dirty. Don't stay here.2017-06-10"

"The hotel room was clean but mediocre. Good breakfast. Great place for a short stay.2016-11-07"

"The hotel was clean, safe, and quiet; it was perfect.2016-08-15"

"Good hotel for an affordable price. The room was clean and had pleasant decor, and everything worked. The bed was comfortable. I arrived before check-in time, so my 1st floor room wasn't ready, but I agreed to take a 2nd room floor even though there was no elevator. If you want a practical place to stay, this one is good.2019-01-30"

"The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. I had a relaxing stay.2018-11-09"

"The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. I had a fun, relaxing stay.2018-11-07"

"The toilet wasn't bolted to the floor. This hotel was better than nothing.2015-08-19"

"Not a 5-star hotel, but a very adequate place to stay. Staff was helpful and friendly.2015-02-18"

"A top-notch motel. Don't hesitate to stay here.2019-10-14"

"Nice, quiet hotel with friendly employees. The room was clean and looked recently remodeled; there was a sign apologizing, but there was no mess to be seen. Awesome hot breakfast with plenty of variety and seating. We'll definitely stay here again.2019-05-21"

"If you have a pet, this is the place to stay. The room was clean and smelled nice, and I didn't hear any dogs barking. Our room was conveniently on the 1st floor. But the check-in clerk was more interested in answering the phone than helping me, and the other clerk was crabby when we asked for more towels. Nice pool area; the water was warm but salty. Nice, clean whirlpool, but it wasn't warm enough. Great breakfast, and the attendant kept it stocked with fresh food. I recommend this motel for a short stay.2016-01-20"

"Our room was above the pool, and didn't have blackout drapes. But it was clean and tastefully-decorated. Staff was friendly, engaging, and helpful. Wonderful breakfast.2015-04-27"

"The room was OK, but there was too much noise and we didn't didn't sleep well. The floors weren't clean, and the fridge made a weird swishing noise. We wouldn't stay at this motel again.2019-07-22"

"Good hotel.2018-09-20"

"The room was cool and clean on a hot summer day. The hotel staff was friendly, and the pool area was nice and clean. Good breakfast with variety. I'll definitely stay here again.2017-07-25"

"Clean room with a comfortable bed. We turned on the fan for white noise and had a good night's sleep. The hotel was busy, but the service was prompt. I recommend staying here.2015-10-22"

"A pleasant hotel stay. The front desk clerk was hard-working, friendly, and efficient.2016-05-19"

"Good service. I had a nice hotel stay.2015-06-08"

"I had a really good stay. The price was right, and the hotel had everything we needed. The employees were all cheerful and helpful.2019-09-18"

"The hotel room was quiet and clean, but the bed was hard and uncomfortable.2016-08-18"

"Handy for air travel. The hotel was better than I expected.2016-08-01"

"Good location. I had repeated trouble with the hotel room key, and had to return to the front desk to have it re-set. Nice breakfast.2016-02-10"

"Great value. The hotel was clean and well-maintained, and the staff was helpful and friendly.2018-05-23"

"Close to the airport and reasonably priced. The hotel was clean, quiet, and well-run. It's an excellent choice.2017-10-23"

"Not happy that we had to get up at 3 AM to move our vehicle to long-term parking since we were utilizing the hotel's park and fly option.2017-02-26"

"Good location. The hotel room was clean, and the front desk service was good. Breakfast started early to accommodate guests with early flights. No complaints, and all my basic needs were met.2016-12-14"

"Not a 4-star hotel, but it was clean, the beds were fine, and the price was fair. The employees were helpful, pleasant, and accommodating, and I appreciated the airport shuttle.2016-09-19"

"A positive experience. The hotel was clean, and breakfast was good.2020-01-10"

"Good hotel near lots of activities. The room and breakfast were nice.2018-10-25"

"The 1st floor of the hotel smelled like mold.2016-10-06"

"The hotel room was spacious and had been recently renovated.2016-06-22"

"OK hotel, but there was no elevator. The room, pool, and breakfast were nice, but get to breakfast early if you want seating.2016-05-03"

"Great value, but not a great hotel. There were long hairs on my pillow, and I'm bald. The whirlpool jets didn't work. Adequate breakfast.2016-09-17"

"The hotel felt like home and was clean and organized. The employees were nice and polite. Definitely stay here.2016-07-09"

"The hotel was convenient to the fairgrounds and easy to find. Clean room with comfortable beds. The continental breakfast was OK, but items weren't kept stocked.2016-01-04"