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Top Trending Hotels Near Drake, Des Moines

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3.0 star property
Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1017)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Alyca
The price is ฿3,057
฿3,424 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.0 star property
Watrous South, 7.1 km from Drake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1676)
"Staff was friendly room was super clean breakfast was delicious "
United States
Sean
The price is ฿2,023
฿2,266 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Indoor spa tub
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 star property
8.7 km from Drake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1793)
"Great customer service by the hotel staff!"
United States
Adam
The price is ฿2,440
฿2,732 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Lobby
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 3.2 km from Drake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1065)
"Great room and stay."
United States
Debbie
The price is ฿4,450
฿4,984 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Exterior
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 4 km from Drake
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1063)
"Room was great! Very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful!"
United States
Jessica
The price is ฿4,084
฿4,575 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Reception
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 star property
Watrous South, 7.2 km from Drake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1017)
"The staff was great, check in was fast and easy"
United States
Joel
The price is ฿1,992
฿2,232 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Exterior
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.5 star property
Court District, 4 km from Drake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1018)
"Clean room, friendly staff, convenient location"
United States
Seth
The price is ฿2,800
฿3,136 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Indoor pool
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

2.5 star property
13.7 km from Drake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (948)
"good place to stay"
United States
Tammy
The price is ฿2,562
฿2,870 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (With Sofa bed, Specialty) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3.3 km from Drake
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1019)
"Excellent location, very clean, good breakfast & the staff was great!"
United States
Dawn
The price is ฿3,248
฿3,638 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
Court District, 3.4 km from Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Great hotel"
United States
Grant
The price is ฿5,170
฿5,790 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Indoor pool
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3.3 km from Drake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"Clean room, very quiet, a lot of space for parking"
United States
Gabriela
The price is ฿3,232
฿3,619 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Lobby
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 star property
Southwestern Hills, 9.1 km from Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1159)
"Friendly staff, quiet location, comfortable and clean rooms. Would stay there again."
United States
Alaina
The price is ฿2,402
฿2,690 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Suite, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2.0 star property
Lovington, 5.8 km from Drake
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1017)
"Clean room, nice staff. The only complaint is the breakfast."
United States
Lindsey
The price is ฿1,940
฿2,270 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Property entrance
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property
Court District, 3.2 km from Drake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1032)
"room was clean, bed comfortable, staff friendly, breakfast good!"
United States
Joshlynn
The price is ฿5,462
฿6,118 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Des Lux Hotel
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 4 km from Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Nice room "
United States
amy
The price is ฿3,057
฿3,424 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Food and drink
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

3.0 star property
9.4 km from Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (606)
"Everything looked clean and the staff was very kind. Will stay here again for sure. "
United States
Margaret
The price is ฿3,686
฿4,129 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
Exterior detail
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

3.0 star property
10 km from Drake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1013)
"Was a great stay and great price. "
United States
Roger
The price is ฿2,566
฿2,873 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Indoor pool, pool loungers
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

3.0 star property
13.4 km from Drake
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (827)
"I enjoyed my stay. "
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ฿2,566
฿2,874 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Free buffet breakfast
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

3.0 star property
13.5 km from Drake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Absolutely great staff and place to stay"
United States
Delores
The price is ฿2,429
฿2,721 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Lounge
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 4.1 km from Drake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (404)
"Great location to shopping and food. "
United States
Darryl
The price is ฿4,340
฿4,860 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
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Where to stay in Drake

Find the best Drake areas for the activities you enjoy most.
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high-rise building, landscape views and a city

Downtown Des Moines

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.

Historic East Village

Historic East Village

Find beautiful government buildings, cultural attractions and a garden oasis in this older section of the city extending along a pretty riverfront.

Court District

Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.

Grays Lake showing a lake or waterhole

Greater South Side

While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Southwestern Hills

Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Top Drake Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

10/10 Excellent
"Only thing I'd say needed to be done is I've noticed not every room has an ice bucket & don't understand the 3 pillow thing either. "
Kylie 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

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Frequently asked questions

What is Drake like?
Travellers to the Drake neighbourhood in Des Moines will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Drake travel tips? Make sure that you visit Des Moines Community Playhouse and Knapp Center while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Drake?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is the highest ranked property in Drake. This hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Drake area?
Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodation options in Drake to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Des Moines area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Drake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals in Drake.
What is there to do in this Des Moines neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Drake are Des Moines Community Playhouse and Knapp Center. Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Terrace Hill are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Des Moines.