Greetings from Des Moines, Iowa, home of the Drake Bulldogs and Drake Relays. The newly renovated, 100% smoke-free Holiday Inn Express at... more »
Greetings from Des Moines, Iowa, home of the Drake Bulldogs and Drake Relays. The newly renovated, 100% smoke-free Holiday Inn Express at Drake is at the heart of this city's renaissance neighborhood and ideally located right on campus. Seconds away are the Knapp Center and Drake Stadium. Dining is available next door at the retro-themed favorite, Drake Diner. Follow your meal with an independent film a jaunt away at the Varsity Movie Theatre. Come visit the campus, the community, and us; we'll make you feel at home.Plenty of entertainment awaits off campus as well. Attractions include Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino, Adventure land Amusement Park, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Principal Park, and Blank Park Zoo. Also nearby are the Civic Center, Convention Complex, Veterans Auditorium, Hy-Vee Hall and Wells Fargo Arena. We are moments from the Historical Building of Iowa, the State Capital, Living History Farms, Terrace Hill, Salisbury Mansion and Hoyt Sherman Place. Centrally situated among all of the Metro's retail districts --- four major malls, many boutiques and antique shops. Seasonal attractions are plentiful and near. Other areas of interest include The East Village, Historic Valley Junction and Downtown Court Avenue District, where nightlife is at its best. Free Wireless Internet available in all guest rooms and public areas. Whether it is business or pleasure that brings you our way, our team is ready to serve you!
Intercontinental
The Holiday Inn Express at Drake. Located adjacent to Drake University. This 52 room, 2 floor hotel is centrally located in Des Moines and is approximately 1 ® miles west of downtown Des Moines and between 5-15 minutes driving from other local attractions. All rooms include continental breakfast. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.
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56 year old male with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
This hotel has excellent beds and the rooms are spacious, well kept and bright. The courtyard is a wonderful place to enjoy a beautiful morning. The lobby is a bit cramped and could be more guest friendly. We did not use the breakfast offered due to other plans. The wonderful "Drake Diner" is next door and their food is terrific, plus a great place to meet friends. All in all, a very nice weekend in Des Moines.
The Hotel was very nice. Would have
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Posted Sep 15, 2007
Excellent
The Hotel was very nice. Would have been even better had there been more of a continental breakfast, but it was awesome for the money. The staff was very nice. The room was neat & clean.
Nice place, not a great neighborhood.
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Posted Jul 09, 2007
Okay
Likes: Room was updated and quiet, desk always staffed with friendly employees, breakfast plentiful, delicious and fresh. Restaurant next door, Drake Diner, is excellent.
Dislikes: We were approached by transients several times in front ...
Great staff and awesome new look!
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Posted Jun 30, 2007
Excellent
Their new look is amazing! The staff has always been excellent, especially those managers. I, and could be speaking on behalf of many other guests, feel this hotel would be nothing without the property managers.
33 year old female with a economy budget, traveling for leisure
We had an old room that badly needed to be remodeled. We also requested a crib ahead of time and it was not in the room when we arrived. Then they didn't even bring us a crib. We had to go get it ourselves.
I am somewhat likely
to return to the Holiday Inn Express Des Moines-At Drake University.
I might recommend it to friends.
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