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Top Trending Hotels Near Drake, Des Moines

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (942)
"Nice place, would stay again. "
The price is P6,740
P7,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
Free WiFi

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (19)
"We really enjoyed our stay! Extremely clean, all of the staff we encountered were very friendly and the breakfast was amazing! "
The price is P6,675
P7,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Indoor pool

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1568)
"Good place to stay for a night."
The price is P5,442
P6,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
Lobby

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (453)
"It was good for a night and the breakfast was good. "
The price is P5,171
P5,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
Indoor pool

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1007)
"Good place to stay for the price"
The price is P4,313
P4,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Front of property

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (868)
"Nice clean hotel, staff was friendly, all amenities worked and were as described. Thanks for the pleasant stay!"
The price is P5,597
P6,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (830)
"Clean rooms, delicious free breakfast, plenty of parking"
The price is P4,389
P4,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Terrace/patio

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (401)
"Staff was great! The room was great as well. A few small areas around the hotel could use some maintenance, but overall great experience."
The price is P3,807
P4,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Indoor pool

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (886)
"Conveniently off the highway and easy to find. "
The price is P4,828
P5,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Exterior

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (1006)
"I likes this motel because it was very clean and very friendly and very safe to stay this is my second time staying here and I would stay here again"
The price is P3,722
P4,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

2.5 star property
6.0 out of 10, (152)
"Internet connection is not the best but it works"
The price is P5,134
P5,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
Lobby

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (667)
"Very convenient location and Rhonda made check-in very easy"
The price is P4,405
P4,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (811)
"The staff were friendly and the rooms were clean. "
The price is P7,245
P8,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
Exterior

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Very well kept friendly workers felt safe nice rooms"
The price is P3,590
P4,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Indoor pool, sun loungers

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (779)
"Clean, quiet, convenient to shopping and restaurants. "
The price is P4,559
P5,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA
Exterior

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (992)
"property is a little dated, but clean and staff is friendly."
The price is P5,433
P6,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (684)
"Very clean, quiet and safe!"
The price is P4,032
P4,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
Property amenity

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (669)
"flew into Des Moines for the Knoxville nationals and this was an ideal location for our stay and would return again"
The price is P7,228
P8,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
Lobby sitting area

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (721)
"Very nice clean and safe - Great for an extended stay - kitchen in room and room was very spacious "
The price is P4,806
P5,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
Courtyard

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (745)
"Such a great stay! "
The price is P5,086
P5,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
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Where to stay in Drake

Find the best Drake areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high rise building, landscape views and a city
Downtown Des Moines map

Downtown Des Moines

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Polk County Courthouse or 801 Grand might round out your trip.

Historic East Village
Historic East Village map

Historic East Village

Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's while you're in town.

Court District map

Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Polk County Courthouse while in the area.

Des Moines Botanical Center showing a cascade
Capitol Park map

Capitol Park

While Capitol Park isn't home to many top sights, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Capitol Building are some notable places to visit nearby.

Grays Lake which includes a lake or waterhole
Greater South Side map

Greater South Side

While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Top Drake Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Overall enjoyed, parking situation kinda sucked due to construction. Expedia also has the address listed wrong, so it took a while to find"
Jace 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Drake like?

Travelers to the Drake neighborhood in Des Moines will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Drake travel tips? Be sure to check out Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Drake?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is the highest ranked property in Drake. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Drake University, and it offers free breakfast and an indoor pool.

How many hotels will I find in the Drake area?

Expedia has 54 hotels and other accommodations in Drake to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Des Moines area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Drake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Drake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Drake?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Drake, head over to our customer service page.

What is there to do in this Des Moines neighborhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Drake are Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse. Burns United Methodist Church and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Des Moines.