HOLIDAY INN® HOTEL & SUITES DES MOINES - NORTHWEST BY IHG 4800 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale IA 50322

4800 Merle Hay Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322 United States

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near Exit 131 on I-35 (~0.2mi)

Near Merle Hay Mall

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This hotel offers a range of amenities including a bar/lounge, parking, gym, airport shuttle, pool, restaurant, spa, WiFi/internet, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and a business center.

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Breakfast available (surcharge)

Free WiFi

Fitness facilities

Wheelchair accessible parking

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"Mostly very good."

the hotel is clean and well kept. One little odd thing. Our shower was geeat but couldn,'t get hot water from the sink??.

"Hotel was clean and front desk staff was helpful."

Hotel was clean and front desk staff was helpful.

"Clean Hotel & Friendly Staff"

Friendly staff. Clean room.

"Very nice hotel."

Everything was very nice and clean.

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Property Description

Located in Urbandale, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Wells Fargo Arena. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Adventureland and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 198 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Partially open bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Merle Hay Mall - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Buccaneer Arena - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Drake University - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Val Air Ballroom - 8 km / 5 mi
Des Moines Community Playhouse - 8.1 km / 5.1 mi
Burns United Methodist Church - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Saylorville Lake - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Des Moines Art Center - 8.9 km / 5.6 mi
Greenbelt Trail - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Valley Junction - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Salisbury House - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Valley West Mall - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36.2 km / 22.5 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a ballroom. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 2 mi.

Check-In/Check-Out

Check-In: 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out: 12:00 PM

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

Airport & Shuttle Info

Complimentary Shuttle to and from the Des Moines International Airport.

Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

We provide a complimentary shuttle service within 2 miles of the Hotel.

Breakfast Information

Our very own Bennigan's Restaurant serves breakfast every morning from 6:30am to 10:30am! Enjoy mini waffles, custom omelettes or all your own breakfast favorites! On weekends Bennigan's serves up a robust breakfast buffet featuring eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit, biscuits and gravy, cereals, danish, yogurt, juices and coffee for around $13. Want to include breakfast with your overnight group rate? Just ask for our Bed and Breakfast rates for your next group stay and we'll include a package price for everything.

Pet Friendly?

Pets allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

$40 non-refundable fee. Pet must be crated if left unattended Pets not allowed in public areas, restaurant or pool area.

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Parking Info

Outdoor parking for over 350 vehicles at no charge, with areas for wide turnaround of coaches, tractor-trailers and RVs!

Internet / WiFi

Wireless Hi-Speed Internet is complimentary and covers all areas of Hotel guestrooms and all conference and public areas. Network requires access password provided to hotel and conference guests.

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Refrigerator fee: USD 7 per night
In-room microwave fee: USD 7 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Contactless check-out is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-out is available

Full-service hotel offering three different experiences: Holiday Inn Express ideal for the business traveler, Holiday Inn Resorts for family fun and relaxation, and the Holiday Inn Club Vacations, suitable for family and friends with spacious accommodations

Offering comfort and family-oriented service, children stay and eat free at Holiday Inn properties

Free high-speed internet access

Restaurants and bars on-site with good food and drinks for all ages

Indoor or Outdoor swimming pools based on location

Great exercise facilities

Based on select properties, Holiday Inn's The Hub is the perfect entertainment spot and gaming area with a media lounge, fire pits, etc.

The Holiday Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

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