Holiday Inn Exp Suites Urbandale, Des MoinesHoliday Inn Exp Suites Urbandale in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $112 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Plum Drive in Urbandale, this hotel sits near the I-35 and I-80 interchange. It serves travellers visiting local attractions like Adventureland Park and the Des Moines Botanical Center. The property underwent a renovation in 2022 and features an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a hot tub. Guests can access free breakfast and on-site parking. The hotel is pet-friendly and provides daily housekeeping. While the rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable, the interior lighting can feel dim. It is a practical choice for families due to the kids-eat-free policy and proximity to the zoo and Drake University.What stands out

Spacious and clean rooms

Free breakfast included

Pet friendly policy

Indoor pool and spa

Watch out for

Dim interior lighting

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