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An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 0.5 km from Drake University

Cassandra

RM378

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

2. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 3.1 km from Drake University

Bobbi

RM621

RM695 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

3. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 3.1 km from Drake University

Karen

RM509

RM570 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A table set with white flowers, candles, and silverware, suggesting a formal dining setting.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two side tables, a patterned carpet, and a wall with illuminated panels.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a digital clock, and a power outlet.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a stage, and two large screens.

4. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Drake University

Sweta

RM566

RM653 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Drake University

CINDY

RM392

RM438 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Drake University

Thomas

RM378

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

7. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Drake University

Nancy

RM551

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

8. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Drake University

Felicia

RM449

RM503 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

9. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 2.7 km from Drake University

Debbie

RM555

RM622 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

10. Wildwood Lodge

9.7 km from Drake University

Akacia

RM405

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

13.4 km from Drake University

Gregory J

RM331

RM371 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

12. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

12.7 km from Drake University

gary

RM371

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

13. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

13.1 km from Drake University

Stacia

RM518

RM581 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

13.1 km from Drake University

Jeffrey

RM447

RM500 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

9.5 km from Drake University

nola

RM435

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

16. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

12.6 km from Drake University

Carl

RM465

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and windows with a view of greenery.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

8.5 km from Drake University

Robin

RM364

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with a white countertop, black bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

13 km from Drake University

Nicholas

RM356

RM398 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, cushioned seating, and string lights.

A reception area with a central counter, two bar stools, and a wall with illuminated panels.

A bathroom with a round mirror, wooden cabinets, and a towel rack with white towels.

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a mix of brick and stucco exterior.

19. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9.9 km from Drake University

greg

RM532

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

20. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 9.3 km from Drake University

William

RM345

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Drake University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,107 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,378 reviews	View
Hilton Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 535 reviews	View

Top Drake University Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Always book here when I come to Des Moines. Rooms are well taken care of and the staff is nice and friendly."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"So beautiful. Amazing rooms and services and lobby."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"I was told by others that had stayed at the property that parking was no charge. when we stayed we were told parking was $20.00/night. The room we stayed in had horrible lighting. It was dark especially at night and there were not enough light fixtures to light the space. For older eyes this is especially difficult."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent

"My second time there it’s kept up and clean and that’s what matters to me."

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Knapp Center

Catch an event at Knapp Center during your trip to Des Moines.

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La Casa Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to La Casa Cultural Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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Black Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Black Cultural Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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Burns United Methodist Church

Burns United Methodist Church is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Des Moines Community Playhouse

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can get tickets for a performance at Des Moines Community Playhouse during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

Explore the campus of The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House as part of your travels around Des Moines. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Waveland Municipal Golf Course

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Des Moines at Waveland Municipal Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Drake University?

Drake University is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 52 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Drake University?

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Drake University. Other good options within a few miles include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Drake University?

Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Drake University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Drake University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Drake University.

What can I see and do near Drake University?

You'll want to browse the collections at Des Moines Art Center, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Science Center of Iowa. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Temple Theater. You can check out the local talent at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater and Wooly's.

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1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2. Des Lux Hotel

3. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

7. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

9. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

10. Wildwood Lodge

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

12. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

13. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

16. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

19. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

20. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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Top Drake University Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Other attractions near Drake University

Knapp Center

La Casa Cultural Center

Black Cultural Center

Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center

Burns United Methodist Church

Des Moines Community Playhouse

The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

Waveland Municipal Golf Course

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