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

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

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 0.5 km from Drake University

Cassandra

2.394.169 ₫

2.681.469 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

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

3.930.416 ₫

4.402.273 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

3. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 3.1 km from Drake University

Karen

3.220.822 ₫

3.607.320 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Drake University

Thomas

2.394.169 ₫

2.681.470 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a distinctive ceiling design.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of a building with a dome in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a dining area.

5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Drake University

Brent

3.432.718 ₫

3.960.154 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Drake University

CINDY

2.394.169 ₫

2.681.469 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Drake University

Mary

1.744.267 ₫

3.690.094 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 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 wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Drake University

Nancy

3.488.535 ₫

3.907.160 ₫ 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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

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

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

9. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Drake University

dinah

2.842.510 ₫

3.183.612 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A Holiday Inn hotel with a prominent green sign, a flagpole with an American flag, and a landscaped garden area.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs with blue sashes.

10. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 2.7 km from Drake University

Mark

3.514.376 ₫

3.936.101 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

11. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

12.9 km from Drake University

Merlin

2.174.520 ₫

2.435.462 ₫ 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.

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a vending machine, and a decorative wall piece.

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

13 km from Drake University

Nicholas

2.251.526 ₫

2.521.709 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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

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

13. Wildwood Lodge

9.7 km from Drake University

Akacia

2.644.568 ₫

2.961.917 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

8.8 km from Drake University

Shazia

2.064.696 ₫

2.312.460 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.

A lobby with a checkered armchair, a yellow sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a cabinet with glass doors.

A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.

15. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

11.5 km from Drake University

John Kevin

2.583.842 ₫

2.893.903 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

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

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

16. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 9.3 km from Drake University

Breanna

2.302.433 ₫

2.578.932 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, an ottoman, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area.

17. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

12.3 km from Drake University

Dennis

2.351.531 ₫

2.633.715 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

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.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

9.5 km from Drake University

Larry

2.754.909 ₫

3.085.498 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

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".

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

13.1 km from Drake University

Jeffrey

2.829.073 ₫

3.168.562 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

12.7 km from Drake University

gary

2.454.895 ₫

2.749.482 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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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 1,007 reviews	View
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,118 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,397 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center	8.8 Excellent 1,014 reviews	View
Hilton Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Drake University Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We agreed this was one of our favorite hotels we have stayed in! The room size felt functional, large and luxurious. We especially loved the window sills in our room, to kinda sit and be able to watch what was going on downtown. Walkable to everything you could need, amazing decor throughout the entire hotel, and the breakfast selection was great. Loved this stay so much!"

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was ok, parking close bye, everything was a bit dated, but would recommend"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good

"Clean and comfortable beds"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I. loved the very clean room, excellent pillows, amazing bathroom lighting, and the fact that even with a full hotel, elevators were coming quickly. The food at our luncheon and banquet was meh, but that was ok. Bathrooms at our convention got dirty and should have been serviced between our breaks, but otherwise everything was very good. One problem however, we reserved a room with two queens and they gave us a king, so we cancelled our reservation and came back by Expedia. A bit more pricey, but still fine."

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staff! Convenient location…"

Other attractions near Drake University

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.

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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. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

9. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

11. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

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

13. Wildwood Lodge

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

15. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

16. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

17. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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Top Drake University Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

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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