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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Urbandale with airport shuttle service and area shuttle service

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Ballroom
Property entrance
Indoor pool
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest sits in the heart of the city with on-site shopping and an indoor pool for unwinding. Guests appreciate the 24-hour gym, enjoy drinks at the bar, and consistently mention the helpful staff who make stays memorable.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Parlour Room) | Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Parlour Room)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living and Dining Area)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living and Dining Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living and Dining Area)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living and Dining Area)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living and Dining Area)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living and Dining Area)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Urbandale is home to Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Buccaneer Arena.
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4800 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Drake University - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Living History Farms - 9 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 13 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flix Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

Hotel near Drake University
You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 198 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 15,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 50 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 7 per night
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 7 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Moines Northwest
Holiday Inn Moines Northwest
Holiday Inn Hotel Moines Northwest Urbandale
Holiday Inn Moines Northwest Urbandale
Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Des Moines Northwest
Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Des Moines Northwest an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG located?

Situated in Urbandale, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Merle Hay Mall and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters. Buccaneer Arena and Iowa Gold Star Military Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the safe area and this staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff were pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

QITAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms and beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel but still pretty good accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tayler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel conditions were satisfactory. The area the hotel is in is a little limited in food & entertainment options and you can easily miss your entrance to the hotel with how the streets are structured surrounding it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, bed was very comfortable. Food option was Bennigans only no continental breakfast offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justina

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

Excellent stay

It was an excellent stay and restaurant attached was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant adjacent. Nice decore. Nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bienfaiteur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location with great dog walking neighborhoods close by. Super friendly front desk staff and quality bedding with generous sized rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff, nice to have Bennigans connected to hotel too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheyanne was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stop for one night on the road back home. Attached restaurant (Bennigan’s) was very convenient, good food & good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheyenne at the front desk was great. She was extremely helpful. We had an issue with our room and she very promptly took care of the issue and moved us to another room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a little hard to find the property but was a nice place to stay at for the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woke up to a bed bug on my a this morning. And several bites. Horrible! And dog pee in the elevator
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tv was broken, window to the room was broken and water leaked in from the storm . Carpet was wet ,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s fine for a one night stay traveling through. The room was dingy and musty smelling. Stains on the carpet. But, the bed was comfortable and AC worked well. Not terrible but not great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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