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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

2.5 star property
Hotel in Urbandale with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Reception
Indoor pool
Property amenity
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Explore the area

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8661 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Place, Merle Hay Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Living History Farms
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Urbandale

At Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale you'll be 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Merle Hay Mall. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and kids' swimming pool. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Urbandale hotel include Drake University and Jordan Creek Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Living History Farms - 6 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 10 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Drake University - 10 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Hotel in Urbandale with free breakfast and fitness centre
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • 1 conference room
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale offers 68 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Fairfield Des Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn Des Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn Moines Urbandale Hotel
Fairfield Inn Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn Suites Des Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale Urbandale
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale Hotel Urbandale

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale?

As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale on 25 Nov 2025 start from AU$139.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale?

Yep, Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale have a pool?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale has an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale?

No, Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 491 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent. There were several restaurants near by to choose from. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Hebron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

darini, savoy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good roomI didn’t like opening up to a dirty room and no ice on my floor Once we got a clean room, it was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery, Fergus Falls

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willard

Travelled with family

Extra help

Staff went so far as to get my wife a jacket to help her in the chill of air conditioning. It was an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located near the Grimes softball fields.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, good food, clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamdija

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable room with knowledgeable, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very large clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff support. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Allyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah Deslate

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice in Urbandale

Beautiful building in an area with many restaurants within walking distance. The front desk staff is very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in Iowa

Quiet hotel. Hot tub was relaxing! Very large room, almost seemed too empty. Nice breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, new london

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and hot tub were great hot tub nice and warm. There were a lot of kids there for a baseball tournament and some were a little wild in the pool area. Breakfast was good the usual choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025