Previous
Next
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Urbandale An Ihg Hotel
8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322 US
near Exit 129 on I-35 (~0.2mi)
View Map
Reservations: (925) 218-6950
2.5 Star Property Near IHS-Iowa Health Systems
AI Disclaimer
This tool is powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT service. We strive to provide 100% accurate and reliable data to our customers, but third-party content generated by AI, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, can sometimes make errors for various reasons, such as incomplete or inaccurate responses. We advise all customers to exercise caution and to use your best judgment regarding the fidelity of ChatGPT's responses.
Select My Room
Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 464 guest reviews
- Swimming pool
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Free WiFi
- Number of indoor pools - 1
- Free newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Free breakfast to go
- Free breakfast
- Smoke-free property
Select Your Room:
04/18/2024 - 04/19/2024
Searching all hotel inventory networks
0 bookings in the last 48 hours
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Urbandale An Ihg Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Good Hotel & Breakfasts"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Would stay again. We were very pleased with the cleanliness, helpful staff and the breakfasts.
Thomas B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
18-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 15 to Mon Mar 18 2024 at a $117.99 average nightly rate. 
"Excellent Stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We had a very good experience during our stay. The employees were very friendly and helpful, the room was very clean and nice, the breakfast was delicious and we had no issues whatsoever!
Larry A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
24-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 23 to Sat Feb 24 2024 at a $149.00 average nightly rate. "Extremely Clean Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Easy check in and customer service at the front desk was great. The room was very clean. The bathroom was spotless. I highly recommend.
Deana W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
05-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 04 to Sun Nov 05 2023 at a $135.99 average nightly rate. "Top Notch Hotel!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
May have been the "Iowa" hospitality or just the Holiday Inn Express. Quick trip to DesMoines for a funeral. Stayed at HI with family. Staff (Jolene?), accommodations and bed were all top notch!
Lynne M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
22-Mar-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Mar 21 to Wed Mar 22 2023 at a $170.05 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 28-Mar-2023:
Thank you for staying with us at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Urbandale, IA. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with feedback about your recent stay with us and we value your feedback. We hope to see you again in the future when you are in our area and again thank you for staying with us.
Summary of Verified Reviews
Property Description
Located in Urbandale, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Living History Farms and Drake University. This hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Hoyt Sherman Place.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 93 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
IHS-Iowa Health Systems - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Merle Hay Mall - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Pump It Up - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Buccaneer Arena - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Greenbelt Trail - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Valley West Mall - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Pole Position Raceway - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Living History Farms - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Clive Aquatic Center - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Val Air Ballroom - 9.6 km / 6 mi
Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Valley Junction - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale, an IHG Hotel is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 33.4 km / 20.7 mi
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Amenities / Features
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Banquet hall
- Vending machine
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- No single-use plastic straws
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Number of meeting rooms - 1
- Swimming pool
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Free WiFi
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Number of spa tubs - 1
- Number of indoor pools - 1
- Garden
- Total number of rooms - 93
- Professional property host/manager
- LGBTQ friendly
- Free newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Free breakfast to go
- Free breakfast
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
- Daily
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Free self parking
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Pool sun loungers
- Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Airport & Shuttle Information
Des Moines International Airport
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets not allowed
No Pets Allowed. Service charge for unauthorized pets in the building.
Misc Fees / Policies
- 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.
- Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Cleaning Policies
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available to guests
Masks are available to guests
Gloves are available to guests
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is available
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
Essential workers only - NO
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
About Holiday Inn Express
- Free Express Start Breakfast Bar offering eggs, omelets, bacon and sausage, and their signature cinnamon rolls just to name a few
- Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
- Free high-speed internet service in every room
- eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
- Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 fax & photocopy services
- Unlimited free local and toll-free calls
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
You may also be interested in...
Testimonials:
"Everything worked out great. We are at the end of our season, but I will definitely use you in the future for my travels needs for 2007. The rates you gave were very competitive--better than ones that I get online or over the phone." V.V. - Blacksburg, VA
Back to Room Selection
Back to Room Selection