Home2 Suites Des Moines Drake University, Des MoinesHome2 Suites Des Moines Drake University in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 37 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $166 a night (cached, not a live quote).Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is an all-suite hotel at 2650 University Ave, directly across from Drake University and about five minutes from downtown Des Moines. Each suite comes with a full kitchen, and guests get a free to-go breakfast, WiFi, access to a 24-hour gym, an indoor pool, a firepit and meeting rooms. Pets are welcome, making it suitable for families, travellers with animals and anyone visiting the university or nearby Drake Stadium. It sits close to I-235, with the airport roughly five miles away. Guests commonly mention spacious, clean rooms and helpful staff, though some have criticised the quality of the breakfast food. Rates start around $166 per night.What stands out

Spacious suites with full kitchens

Friendly, helpful staff

Clean rooms and good gym and pool

Pets welcome, family friendly

Watch out for

Breakfast quality criticised by guests

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