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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

2.5 star property
Urbandale hotel with indoor pool and 24-hour fitness

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Near Drake University, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale offers a warm retreat. Soak up the sun by the swimming pool, unwind in the spa tub, or work out at the 24-hour gym. With free to-go breakfast and WiFi, this hotel is perfect for relaxation and convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY602
CNY674 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

Room options

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • IHS-Iowa Health Systems - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 9 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Drake University - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 13 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

At Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Casey's Center. For a workout, you can visit the 24-hour fitness center or go for a morning swim at the indoor pool. A hot tub and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 93 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a hot tub and a garden.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and excellent with many options available. (27 reviews)
  • Convenient parking was a notable advantage at this property. (3 reviews)
  • The pool and hot tub were clean, warm, and well-maintained, providing a refreshing experience for guests. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, extremely friendly staff.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable, good breakfast
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Multiple stays here, never disappointed
Kent, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was very courteous.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

the room were clean and the breakfast was great parking was good
Albert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yes a lot of free places to park, breakfast was excellent
dzevida, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Many choices for breakfast near and clean
WILLIAM, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean , breakfast was fresh and the staff very nice at the reception desk. We will definitely return to this hotel :)
Alma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for I80 travel. Clean, modern, & comfortable.
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love that there is always hot breakfast options. Also, the staff is always watching to see what foods need stocked so the wait is never long. Staff is always friendly, rooms are quiet and clean, beds are perfect! These are some of my favorite reasons why we choose Holiday Inn Express! ❤️
Alexandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall a great hotel! Beds were very comfortable, rooms very spacious, but the towels had a very awful, bad smell to them.
Elissa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rooms were clean. Water was hot. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast area was clean and well stocked. Only slight issue we had was some of the outlets in the room did not work
Justin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable and convenient. Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff.
Lester, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet clean slept great.
Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, clean, great breakfast and friendly lady at the front desk
Joshua, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location to the event we were attending and shopping.
Jeffery, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have had good experiences with Holiday Inn Express, highly recommend them for your stay.
Marie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was very clean. Bed very comfortable. Rooms are roomy with nice linens. Property is well kept. Nice breakfast options. Roomy lobby. Would recommend.
Susan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was very nice rooms was spacious with a pull out couch only thing was a few stains on the carpet!! Breakfast was pretty good!!
Kyle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Becky, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Brandon, 2-night trip