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Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University

2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA, USA, 50311
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is located in the city of Des Moines, Iowa. The hotel offers stylish, contemporary and comfortable guest rooms designed uniquely to deliver maximum comfort. The hotel offers amazing amenities that are suitable for family as well as for business trips.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHome2Suites First Hospitality
Built2020
Renovated-
Total meeting space1,040 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms124
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • Business center
Recreational activities
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 25, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
1,040 sq. ft.
Largest room
700 sq. ft.
Space (private)
1,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
2
Second largest room
340 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Cocktail rounds
Boardroom
Bull Dog Meeting Room
700 sq. ft.
35 x 20 sq. ft.
10 ft.
50
50
-
Elm Boardroom
340 sq. ft.
20 x 17 sq. ft.
10 ft.
8
-
8

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
124
Single (1 bed)
104
Double (2 beds)
20
Suites
116
Tax rate
5%
Occupancy rate
7%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 5 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

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Wells Fargo Arena, which is owned by Polk County and professionally managed by Spectra, is a 17,000 seat arena that opened July 12, 2005. The arena is part of the Iowa Events Center complex, which also includes Hy-Vee Hall and the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Each year Wells Fargo Arena hosts the Iowa High School State Wrestling and Girls and Boys Basketball Tournaments. Three professional sports teams also call the arena home, including the NBA G-League’s Iowa Wolves, the AHL’s Iowa Wild and the IFL’s Iowa Barnstormers. In addition to sporting events, Wells Fargo Arena hosts world-class entertainers and is consistently ranked as a top 100 venue worldwide in terms of concert attendance. Recent artists who have played Wells Fargo Arena include Carrie Underwood, Twenty One Pilots, Luke Combs, Cardi B and Shawn Mendes. The arena also hosts family shows, including Disney On Ice, Monster Jam, the Harlem Globetrotters and others.
233 Center Street
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Des Moines International Airport
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15 mins
Discover the Des Moines International Airport The Des Moines International Airport has been serving Iowa residents and visitors since the early 1930s. We now see nearly 3 million passengers come through the Des Moines Airport annually. With nonstop flights from Des Moines to over 20 popular destinations (and counting!), we're more connected than ever. Learn more about our legacy, explore travel tips and prepare for the experience that awaits when you FLY DSM.
5801 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA, US 50321
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Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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