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 Des Moines Community Playhouse and La Casa Cultural Center while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Drake?

Based on our traveler data, Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is one of the top choices for your stay 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 48 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?

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What is there to do in this Des Moines neighborhood?

La Casa Cultural Center, Black Cultural Center, and Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center are family favorites to check out in Drake. You could also plan a visit to Des Moines Community Playhouse or Knapp Center while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Drake include Waveland Municipal Golf Course, Terrace Hill, and Hoyt Sherman Place. While you're out sightseeing in Des Moines, be sure to visit other sights like Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden or John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

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1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake

Jennifer

￥18,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

2. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Drake

Cody

￥25,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3 km from Drake

joseph

￥18,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

4. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 3.2 km from Drake

Jaclyn

￥23,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 3.3 km from Drake

craig

￥18,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Drake

Julie

￥26,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

7. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 3.2 km from Drake

Erica

￥27,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

8. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 7.1 km from Drake

Timothy

￥19,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

9. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.3 km from Drake

Jeffery

￥19,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

10. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 4 km from Drake

Michelle

￥23,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 3.4 km from Drake

Jayson

￥25,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 3.6 km from Drake

Meg

￥18,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

13. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Watrous South, 8.3 km from Drake

Reginald

￥19,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

14. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 4 km from Drake

Diego

￥19,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

15. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8.5 km from Drake

Alaina

￥18,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

16. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 4.1 km from Drake

James

￥26,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

17. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 4 km from Drake

Michael

￥23,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 4 km from Drake

Karen

￥18,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

9.4 km from Drake

Galen

￥23,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

20. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 7.1 km from Drake

Ronald

￥12,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Where to stay in Drake

Find the best Drake areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

The entrance to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden with a large dome structure in the background.

Downtown Des Moines

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.

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Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center while in the area.

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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.

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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 Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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A paved road flanked by trees and bushes, leading into the distance.

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 Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Top Drake Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The individual who checked us in was very irritable and not pleased that I had booked the hotel through Expedia. That got the stay started on a sour note. The rest of the staff was very nice. We have stayed here before, right after it opened a couple of years ago. This is nothing the hotel staff itself has any control over; it just saddens me that the materials used today are not good. The faucet at the bathroom sink was loose. There was some water damage to the wall right outside the tub. The caulk around the tub was cracked which is going to cause them mold issues if it is not fixed. The stopper for the tub was on the side of the tub. The hotel is clean; the pool is large and so is the hot tub. The hotel itself is clean. We did not eat the breakfast this time so I cannot comment on that. I would still recommend this hotel to people as it is in a quite location but also close enough to everything it isn't much of a drive to get to what you need."

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great staff, good breakfast choices! My girls (and their friends) and I stayed 2 nights. They are all 13-14 years old. This is our 2nd stay there in the last year, and we love it. Definitely recommend this place! Great location close to shopping, restaurants, gas stations, etc. This has become our go-to place to stay when we're in the area."

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Our top choices for Drake hotels

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

4. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

7. Des Lux Hotel

8. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

9. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

13. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

14. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

15. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

16. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

17. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

20. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Where to stay in Drake

Downtown Des Moines

Court District

Historic East Village

Greater South Side

Southwestern Hills

Top Drake Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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