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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Living History Farms

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Lobby
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Place, Living History Farms
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Urbandale

At Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG, you'll be 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Living History Farms and 11.5 km (7.2 mi) from Drake University. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Urbandale hotel include Jordan Creek Town Center and Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Living History Farms - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 11 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Drake University - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Casey's Center - 16 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Living History Farms
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG also features a vending machine, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Urbandale hotel is smoke free.

  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG offers 93 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Urbandale hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 Clean Promise (IHG)
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, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG on 23 Nov 2025 start from AU$147.17, 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 Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG has a free self car park.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary on-the-go brekkie is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

No, pets are not allowed.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 720 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean. Bed very comfortable. Rooms are roomy with nice linens. Property is well kept. Nice breakfast options. Roomy lobby. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester, Little Neck

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice rooms was spacious with a pull out couch only thing was a few stains on the carpet!! Breakfast was pretty good!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Zachary

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean, FIRESTONE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean slept great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, spacious room and nice staff. Convenient parking. Amenities were so-so. Hand soap far from sink and faucets barely went into sink so there was always water and soap on counter. Breakfast was bland. Close tohighway so easy for a one night stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

It’s all good.

The toilet in room 327 wouldn’t flush at times because the tank wouldn’t fill
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Princeton

Liked: Amenities
Updated clean rooms an exhaust fan in the bathroom is nice kept the humuidity out Dove products for the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania L.

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grad stay overall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pool rules were not enforced at all. Too many people on hot tub... kids running and throwing footballs from one end of pool to the other... no chairs on pool since the other people had them all outside. Staff came in for towel stuff and saw all this... did nothing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have had good experiences with Holiday Inn Express, highly recommend them for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
checked in and he elevator was not working. The guy at the front desk then went in and started banging on something metal in a closet. I took the stairs. NOT what I would call a confident first impression!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the event we were attending and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, great breakfast and friendly lady at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

marilyn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025