As this property is immediately adjacent to the Drake campus (and also the Drake Diner), it is very convenient for visitors to the University. It has a very typical motel ambiance (plastic shower, no closet), but the front desk was friendly, and the bed comfortable. The choice of firm and soft pillows was a nice touch, as was the bag... More

We recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Express and had a wonderful experience. We were traveling with a quadraplegic young man and the staff could not have been more accomodating. The rooms were spotless with easy access. The staff was so pleasant and helpful. The Drake locale was so convenient and the restaurant located next door was delicious and easy... More

We needed a place to sleep on the way from Denver to Chicago. This location was a few minutes from the highway. It was a very large room with a sliding door accessing a nice outdoor area/courtyard. It was too cold to have the door open, but it was nice to see the open space outside of our room. The... More

Everything went well. There aren't a lot of nice options in this area of DSM so this was a pleasant surprise. A bit hidden in a bit tired area, but parking and facilities were good. Breakfast area small but they've tried to remedy by expanding into a nearby corner by the front entrance. I wonder if this might be a... More

Chose this HIE due to its proximity to where my business would be taking place. It doesn't look like your typical HIE from the outside - obviously somethign else was converted into the hotel. On the inside, the rooms are okay, but no upgrades to suites are available. The least they could do for upper Priority Members is offer a... More

We stayed 1 night at this hotel, the hotel was very clean, nice & quiet, the bathroom lighting was not bright enough & it need to have a fan in the bathroom to take the steam out. Other Holiday Inn Express allow dog,but not this 1. I rather it does,cuz I have a small puppy.The breakfast room area is very... More

I just returned from staying at the Holiday Inn Express near Drake University because my son will be attending Drake University. When I first drove up I was pleasantly surprised how well this hotel was maintained and how it fit so well with the neighborhood. The front desk staff was friendly and greeted me as I entered the lobby, and... More

For a visit to Drake University you can't get any better in terms of location and friendly staff. Staff can direct you to local sites and give you valuable information about the area. More

I was staying there on business with another business associate. The room we were given was the handicap accessible room. It was musty & hot. The bathroom smelled like urine. When I went to get into bed I noticed there was poop on the box spring & bed skirt. The manager told us there weren't any more rooms available &... More