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Discover 742 Drake hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (902)
"Excellent stay"
The price is AED 450
AED 504 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (673)
"Great stay!"
The price is AED 419
AED 469 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Indoor pool

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1552)
"Great place to stay"
The price is AED 364
AED 407 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
Lobby

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (446)
"Clean and great staff. "
The price is AED 384
AED 431 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
Indoor pool

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Good place to stay for the price"
The price is AED 293
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Front of property

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (840)
"A+++ Quality Hotel always treated me as a valued customer, and this hotel is so convenient "
The price is AED 327
AED 367 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (816)
"Clean rooms, delicious free breakfast, plenty of parking"
The price is AED 283
AED 317 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Terrace/patio

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (383)
"I know that motel 6 kinda gets a bad rep, but this place is REALLY nice for what you're paying!!"
The price is AED 245
AED 275 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Indoor pool

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (863)
"Best place to stay "
The price is AED 331
AED 370 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Exterior

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (1000)
"I will definitely stay there again!"
The price is AED 240
AED 268 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

2.5 star property
6.0 out of 10, (150)
"Great stay keep up the good work "
The price is AED 588
AED 658 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
Lobby

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (658)
"Very convenient location and Rhonda made check-in very easy"
The price is AED 312
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (803)
"The staff were friendly and the rooms were clean. "
The price is AED 518
AED 580 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
Exterior

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1009)
"Just not used to street traffic noise. Nice staff and clean!"
The price is AED 274
AED 307 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Indoor pool, sun loungers

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (768)
"It was a ok hotel"
The price is AED 300
AED 336 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA
Exterior

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (984)
"property is a little dated, but clean and staff is friendly."
The price is AED 359
AED 402 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (666)
"Close to our destination and could house our group."
The price is AED 297
AED 332 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
Property amenity

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (651)
"Very clean, staff is very professional and friendly. "
The price is AED 465
AED 521 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
Lobby sitting area

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (710)
"Nice looking place well kept up great staff and quiet location and nice place to rest."
The price is AED 309
AED 365 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
Courtyard

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (731)
"Such a great stay! "
The price is AED 364
AED 407 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
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Where to stay in Drake

Find the best Drake areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes landscape views, a skyscraper and a city
Downtown Des Moines map

Downtown Des Moines

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.

Historic East Village
Historic East Village map

Historic East Village

Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.

Court District map

Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Polk County Courthouse while in the area.

Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole
Greater South Side map

Greater South Side

While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Southwestern Hills map

Southwestern Hills

While Southwestern Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do 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
"Above expectations for price paid."
Brett 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

What is Drake like?

Travelers to the Drake neighborhood in Des Moines will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Drake travel tips? Be sure to check out Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse while you're in the neighborhood.

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 is a short 1-minute walk from Drake University, and it offers free breakfast and an indoor pool.

How many hotels will I find in the Drake area?

Expedia has 51 hotels and other accommodations 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 prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible 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 you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Drake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Drake?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Drake, head over to our customer service page.

What is there to do in this Des Moines neighborhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Drake are Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse. Burns United Methodist Church and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Des Moines.