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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

2.5 star property
Hotel in Urbandale with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale offers an indoor pool, a separate children's pool, a spa tub, and a gym. Guests can connect to WiFi from their rooms. The helpful staff and convenient laundry services have earned positive reviews for comfort.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 297
AED 332 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8661 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Living History Farms - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Drake University - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Casey's Center - 16 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 1 meeting room, free newspapers, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fairfield Des Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn Des Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn Moines Urbandale Hotel
Fairfield Inn Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn Suites Des Moines Urbandale
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale Urbandale
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale Hotel Urbandale

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale?

As of 6 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale on 24 November 2025 start from $90.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale located?

Situated in Urbandale, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Merle Hay Mall. Buccaneer Arena and Greenbelt Trail are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 491 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed Quiet room Great breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent. There were several restaurants near by to choose from. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stop after a long day on the road

It was easy access from Interstate. Everything was clean & quiet. Breakfast was typical but good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so clean and well maintained. The room was fabulous. Patricia at the front desk was so focused on guest services and making sure that each guest was happy with their stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shengyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, very clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking even when full. Large breakfast room. Friendly staff. Close to dining options. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The young lady at the front desk when I checked in early Thursday afternoon did outstanding work....very pleasant and cooperative. Sorry I don't recall her name.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bogdan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs in both of the rooms I stayed at. Moved me at 2 am because I was devoured by bed bugs. Stayed up all nigh…staff was indifferent to the problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was not friendly or inviting at all. Everything was broke (hot tub, treadmills, elevator etc) room had a weird smell. Not worth $200 AT ALL. Won’t be back unless it’s comped for the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The sheets on the bed had not been changed since the prior guest. It was obvious someone had slept in them. The management promptly changed out the sheets when I brought this to their attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Molly

We were unable to get there, due to a medical emergency while traveling there. I did contact the hotel to cancel the reservation and have had no luck in contacting Expedia about a possible refund due to such extreme circumstances
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Safija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great.Room service was also great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jianyij

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right off I80. Super clean and well maintained. Easily walk to a few restaurants. Gas station is right down the road. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

darini

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good roomI didn’t like opening up to a dirty room and no ice on my floor Once we got a clean room, it was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willard

Extra help

Staff went so far as to get my wife a jacket to help her in the chill of air conditioning. It was an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located near the Grimes softball fields.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025