Sleep Inn at Living History Farms

11211 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322 United States (USA) near Exit 125 on I-35 (~0.1mi)
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2 Star Property
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Local attractions

The Sleep Inn® hotel is walking distance from the Living History Farms open-air museum. We are less than 2.5 miles from the Jordan Creek Mall and Retail Shopping area in West Des Moines. This Urbandale hotel is also near Drake University and the Des Moines Art Center. Adventureland USA amusement park, Iowa State Fairgrounds and the Des Moines International Airport are within 15 miles. The Metro Ice Sports Facility, Beaver Creek Golf Club and the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines performing arts center are additional points of interest in the Urbandale area. The Iowa Machine Shed restaurant and lounge is located on the premises.

Verified reviews of Sleep Inn at Living History Farms

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Bartender Saturday wonderful quiet hotel"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Very nice hotel.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Apr-2026 Verified review, stayed from Fri Apr 10 to Sun Apr 12 2026 at a $204.82 average nightly rate.
"Review for Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Front desk staff was very welcoming and the rooms were clean. Breakfast downstairs had sausage, scrambled eggs and donut holes, along with a nice selection of juices and fresh hot coffee. Evening meals were good and the bartender service was super friendly. Overall we really enjoyed our stay! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Mar-2026 Verified review, stayed from Mon Mar 09 to Thu Mar 12 2026 at a $151.34 average nightly rate.
"Clean and welcoming"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The front desk was very friendly, room was clean.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Feb-2026 Verified review, stayed from Fri Feb 20 to Sat Feb 21 2026 at a $187.16 average nightly rate.
"Very pleasant surrounds, very relaxing experience."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Very nice experience from the time of check in to check out. Very comfortable bed with four perfect pillows! Restaurant food very good. Bar and bartender an enjoyable experience especially after 375 mile day on the road.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu May 22 to Fri May 23 2025 at a $161.21 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 107 guest reviews

Property description

- Situated in Urbandale within the metropolitan area of Des Moines Iowa the hotel is minutes from Living History Farms and close to the airport where guests can access the free shuttle service. Guest rooms feature iconic designs including original artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows and come equipped with free WiFi a Keurig coffee maker and mini fridge. The hotel*s on-site bar bistro serves small plates entrees and drinks. For Midwestern comfort food Machine Shed Restaurant is walking distance from the hotel. Event spaces are available for hosting meetings events or weddings. Space can be modified to create a tailor-made event that suits your needs. Seat up to 70 guests for a theater-style presentation or accommodate 250 guests for a standing reception.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 04:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Year of last renovation: 2009
Floors: 3
Rooms: 112
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 103
Rooms with disabled access: 7
Suites: 5
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 3 View spaces
Meeting space: 1676 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 60 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 2.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.3 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: No
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 hours in advance
Nightly parking: 0
Typical group deposit: 50%
Total taxes: 12.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 0.05%
City Tax: 0.07%
Food and Beverage Tax: 0.06%
Audio Visual Tax: 0.06%
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 8.95 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 9.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 20.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 20.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 7.95 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 7.95 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 19.95 Per Person
Banquet Soft Drinks: 2.95 Per Person
Banquet Bottled Water: 2.95 Per Person
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 15.95 Per Item

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Free local calls
  • Games room
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Voicemail
  • Fitness and health center
  • Golf course on hotel grounds
  • Laundry valet service

Airport & shuttle information

The Airport is approximately 18 min. from the Hotel. Our hotel does not have a shuttle sevice. Approximately the taxi service one way is approximately 35$

Local shuttle info: No shuttle service.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
$25 per night per pet

About Sleep Inns

  • Morning Medley hot breakfast buffet serving waffles, eggs, bacon or sausage, etc. varies by location
  • Guest rooms with large work/desk areas, free local and long-distance calls within the U.S.
  • Large signature Sleep showers
  • Free high-speed internet access and newspaper
  • Swimming pool and/or fitness facility

The Sleep Inns highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Sleep Inn Living History Farms

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Sleep Inn at Living History Farms

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Sleep Inn at Living History Farms.

Feel free to use the Sleep Inn at Living History Farms meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Urbandale event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Boardroom Suite 20 x 14 x 8 280 --/-- -- -- -- -- 10 --/-- -- -- --
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Boardroom Suite

The Sleep Inn® hotel is walking distance from the Living History Farms open-air museum. This Urbandale hotel is also near Drake University and the Des Moines Art Center. Adventureland USA amusement park, Iowa State Fairgrounds and the Des Moines International Airport are within 15 miles. The Metro Ice Sports Facility, Beaver Creek Golf Club and the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines performing arts center are additional points of interest in the Urbandale area. The Iowa Machine Shed restaurant and lounge is located on the premises. Guests of this Urbandale hotel will enjoy many full-service amenities, including: · Free wireless high-speed Internet access · Free continental breakfast · Free weekday newspaper · Free local calls · Pet-friendly hotel; a nightly fee applies The hotel features an indoor pool and hot tub. Business travelers will appreciate voice mail and access to copy and fax machines. All guest rooms feature irons, ironing boards and cable televisions with HBO. Some rooms include microwaves and refrigerators. This Urbandale hotel offers contemporary room styles for today's travelers. A variety of room types are available to fit individual needs, including poolside rooms and executive suites. Guest laundry facilities are available. Handicap-accessible and non-smoking rooms are also offered. The perfect location and convenient access to area attractions makes the Sleep Inn hotel a great place for business and leisure travelers in the Urbandale area. Hotel Details: Check in time: 4:00 PM Check out time: 12:00 PM
Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
280 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
20 x 14 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
3
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Boardroom Suite 20 x 14 x 8 280 --/-- -- -- -- -- 10 --/-- -- -- --
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Boardroom Suite

Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
280 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
20 x 14 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
3
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Green Room 36 x 31 x 10 1116 48/50 30 32 24 18 24 --/-- 60 -- 2
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Green Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1116 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
36 x 31 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
1 Lower ground
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Boardroom Suite 329 36 x 13 x 8 468 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- 12 --
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Boardroom Suite 329

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
468 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
36 x 13 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
    Boardroom Suite 321 36 x 13 x 8 468 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- 12 --
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    Boardroom Suite 321

    Room type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total size:
    468 Sq. Miles
    Dimensions:
    36 x 13 x 8 Ft
    Floor level:
    Is there natural light?
    No
    Are there obstructions?
    No
    Are there built in screens?
    No
    Is there a built in stage?
    No
    Is there built in A/V?
    No
    Amenities available

      FAQs about Sleep Inn at Living History Farms

      What time is check in?

      Check in time is 04:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

      What time is check out?

      Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

      How many rooms does Sleep Inn at Living History Farms have?

      There are 112 rooms in the property.

      Is there any meeting space at Sleep Inn at Living History Farms?

      Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

      Is there a gym at Sleep Inn at Living History Farms?

      Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

      Is there a pool at Sleep Inn at Living History Farms?

      Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

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