Home2 Suites Des Moines At Drake University

“Perfect for graduation weekend”

We were in town for 5 nights celebrating my son’s graduation from Drake University. Home2 Suites was perfect for our situation. We had three rooms and requested they be close together and close to the elevator. Done. We requested a one hour early check-in and a one hour late check out. Done. Everyo… Mehr

We were in town for 5 nights celebrating my son’s graduation from Drake University. Home2 Suites was perfect for our situation. We had three rooms and requested they be close together and close to the elevator. Done. We requested a one hour early check-in and a one hour late check out. Done. Everyone was so friendly and everyone was working extremely hard the entire weekend. It was a very busy. Gina at the front desk welcomed us with a smile and lovely conversation. Sue at the breakfast buffet was so friendly and accommodating and Matt the manager was very busy helping guests every time I saw him. Our rooms were large, clean and well stocked. It was perfect accommodations for our family members.

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“Excellent experience, fabulous staff!!!”

Conveniently located across the street from Drake University. Very nice atmosphere. Rooms were a good size and very clean and tidy. Great value and the breakfasts were a bonus. Variety and very tasty. Very quiet and safe hotel. The service was phenomenal!! The manager Matt, front desk staff, Gina … Mehr

Conveniently located across the street from Drake University. Very nice atmosphere. Rooms were a good size and very clean and tidy. Great value and the breakfasts were a bonus. Variety and very tasty. Very quiet and safe hotel. The service was phenomenal!! The manager Matt, front desk staff, Gina and one other I can't remember her name, sorry, and breakfast staff Susan could not be nicer or more helpful. They went out of their way to be sure we had everything we wanted and made our stay excellent. We were there for our grandson's graduation from May 15 - 19, 2026. I can not praise them enough. They were "on point" at all times. Thanks to all of them.

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“More Than Just a Hotel During Our Family Emergency”

This was not a normal hotel stay for my family. We came to Des Moines because my son was involved in a terrible car accident and was taken to Iowa Methodist Medical Center. We live almost 7 hours away, and when you get a call like that, your whole world stops. I called Home2 Suites Des Moines at D… Mehr

This was not a normal hotel stay for my family. We came to Des Moines because my son was involved in a terrible car accident and was taken to Iowa Methodist Medical Center. We live almost 7 hours away, and when you get a call like that, your whole world stops. I called Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University because it was close to the hospital. I normally stay exclusively at Hilton properties because you usually know exactly what kind of experience you’re going to get. But this hotel gave me far more than I expected — it gave me compassion during one of the hardest moments of my life. The first person I spoke with was Nick. I explained what had happened with my son, and immediately I could hear genuine care and understanding in his voice. Traveling unexpectedly, missing work, paying for gas, food, and an extended hotel stay during a family emergency is incredibly stressful financially and emotionally. Nick understood the gravity of the situation and helped make it possible for me to stay close to my son when I needed to be there most. When I arrived, the staff already knew my situation. That told me immediately this team truly communicates and cares about people, not just reservations. Later I spoke with Matt, the manager, and he showed the same kindness and willingness to help however he could. I have stayed at hundreds of Hilton properties over the years, and this was honestly the best experience I have ever had. Not because it was fancy, but because of the humanity shown by the people working there. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful, modern, spotless, and incredibly peaceful. It’s tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood, yet still very close to downtown and the hospital. Unlike many downtown hotels charging expensive nightly parking fees, this hotel helped relieve some of that financial pressure too. The rooms were spacious, clean, and thoughtfully designed. The bed was extremely comfortable — and I’m very picky about bedding. Having the kitchenette, refrigerator, and extra space made such a difference during a stressful extended stay. The security features, like needing your room key to access your floor, also made me feel safe. Even the energy-efficient room key power system was a thoughtful touch. Breakfast every morning was honestly excellent and far better than the average hotel breakfast. Small comforts matter during difficult times, and this hotel provided a lot of them. Most importantly, this place gave me a sense of calm and comfort during a moment when my life felt completely upside down. To Nick, Matt, and the entire staff: thank you. You did more than provide a hotel room. You gave a worried parent compassion, comfort, and kindness when it was needed most. I will never forget it.

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