Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

Urbandale hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Airport transfer
Connecting rooms available
Pool
Pet friendly
Gym

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

$83 nightly

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Tomorrow

Oct 10 - Oct 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 13 of 13 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

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

Excellent

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

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

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 6
2 Queen 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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

Good

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

Excellent

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

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

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking

$84 nightly

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

4800 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Drake University - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Living History Farms - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
Iowa Events Center - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 12.2 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
‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

At Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's 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

Hotel size

- 198 rooms
- Arranged over 5 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- 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.

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

Pets

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

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Transfers

- Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)

Offsite

- Free area shuttle within 2 mi

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
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

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
Refrigerators 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.