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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

3.0 star property
Urbandale hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds - Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG (Urbandale)
In the heart of Des Moines, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest offers a welcoming retreat with shopping on site and an indoor pool. Unwind at the 24-hour gym or enjoy a drink at the bar while appreciating helpful staff that have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $80
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
  • 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
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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 and Dining Area)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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 Area)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 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 Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4800 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Drake University - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 11 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Casey's Center - 12 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Iowa State University - 36 min drive - 73.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 34 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

When you stay at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Casey's Center and Jordan Creek Town Center. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the indoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness center are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 198 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
DONE

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 2 mi
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (15000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 per person
  • Microwaves are available for USD 7 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per stay

Policies

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).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge 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.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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