Find Hotels Near Drake University in Des Moines, IA

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The following hotels are located within a short distance off campus:

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Iowa

0.38 mi / 0.62 km from Drake University

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$92

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Guest Score: 5.67 / 10

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Ingersoll Square 208

1.23 mi / 1.99 km from Drake University

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$129

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Guest Score: 0 / 10

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Ingersoll Square Lofts 318

1.23 mi / 1.99 km from Drake University

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Drake University Hotels - Hotels in Des Moines, IA

Welcome to University Hotel Network, your online travel source that will provide you with a wide range of services including hotel reservations, car rentals, and other travel tools for your trip to the home of the Drake Bulldogs athletic teams. If you are a prospect student, a tourist or a fan of Drake University Athletics, you should check our discount hotel rates to find and book your preferred accommodation in Des Moines, IA.

Drake University, Des Moines(DU)

Address: 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States

Phone: +1 515-271-2011

Website: www.drake.edu

Stadium: Drake Stadium

Where To Stay

A lot of good accommodation options in the area are available and the best of them are listed below:

Budget Hotels

Courtyard Des Moines Ankeny

8.39 mi from Drake University

from $101 Book Now

2405 Se Creekview Drive,Ankeny,IA

Hotel with Business Center

Guest Score: 8 / 10

An indoor pool free Wi-Fi and complimentary airport shuttle are a few features that make the non-smoking Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny popular with Priceline guests. The low-rise Courtyard houses 116 rooms and suites with pillowtop beds free Wi- more...

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Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines

7.61 mi from Drake University

from $101 Book Now

205 South 64th Street,West Des Moines,IA

Hotel with Business Center

Guest Score: 7.56 / 10

Free Wi-Fi parking and an area shuttle plus a location within walking distance to Jordan Creek Town Center are among the amenities Priceline guests enjoy at the non-smoking Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines. The three-story 131-room property has an on-sit more...

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Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

8.35 mi from Drake University

from $101 Book Now

2455 Southeast Creekview Drive,Ankeny,IA

Hotel with Business Center

Guest Score: 10 / 10

Freebies include Wi-Fi and breakfast at the non-smoking Homewood Suites by Hilton Ankeny which also boasts a pool and suites with full kitchens. This mid-rise property has 92 non-smoking rooms with free Wi-Fi access flat-panel TVs with cable and full kitc more...

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Americinn Hotel & Suites Des Moines Airport

4.45 mi from Drake University

from $102 Book Now

1920 Hackley Avenue,Des Moines,IA

Hotel with Business Center

Guest Score: 6.38 / 10

Guests connect with free Wi-Fi watch flat-panel TVs and start each day with complimentary breakfast at the non-smoking AmericInn Hotel & Suites Des Moines Airport. The AmericInn is a non-smoking property that houses 62 rooms on two floors. All accommo more...

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Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown

2.49 mi from Drake University

from $104 Book Now

418 6th Avenue,Des Moines,IA

Hotel with Business Center

Guest Score: 10 / 10

The spacious rooms free Wi-Fi and large flat-panel TVs are some of the reasons the non-smoking Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown is counted among Priceline guests' top hotels in the area. The 93-room eight-story hotel offers comfortable and contemporary roo more...

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Mid-Range Hotels

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Iowa

0.38 mi from Drake University

from $92 Book Now

1140 24th Street,Des Moines,IA

Guest Score: 5.67 / 10

Free breakfast and free Wi-Fi plus a convenient location are just some of the perks Priceline guests have come to expect at the Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Iowa at Drake University. The two-story non-smoking hotel has 52 rooms featuring spacious well-l more...

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Hotel Fort Des Moines

1.81 mi from Drake University

from $87 Book Now

1000 Walnut Street,Des Moines,IA

Guest Score: 0 / 10

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property Hotel Fort Des Moines offers accommodation in Des Moines. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.All rooms have a TV. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Every room has a private bathroo more...

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites DES MOINES DOWNTOWN

2.09 mi from Drake University

from $117 Book Now

333 Sw 11th Street,Des Moines,IA

Guest Score: 0 / 10

Perks like free parking and breakfast make the non-smoking pet-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown an easy choice for Priceline guests heading to the state capital. The four-story non-smoking Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des more...

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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.33 mi from Drake University

from $153 Book Now

120 Sw Water Street,Des Moines,IA

Guest Score: 7.56 / 10

Freebies include Wi-Fi and daily breakfast and guests can unwind by the indoor pool and hot tub at the non-smoking Hampton Inn and Suites Des Moines Downtown. The non-smoking Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown is a mid-rise property with 131 com more...

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Americinn Johnston

4.15 mi from Drake University

from $81 Book Now

5050 Merle Hay Road,Johnston,IA

Guest Score: 0 / 10

Microwaves and refrigerators in each room breakfast and free Wi-Fi make the AmericInn Johnston hotel a convenient choice for Priceline guests. The AmericInn Hotel and Suites in Johnston is housed in a sprawling two-story brick building. The hotel offers 8 more...

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Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

7.03 mi from Drake University

from $120 Book Now

5505 Mills Civic Parkway,West Des Moines,IA

Guest Score: 9.7 / 10

Complimentary breakfast afternoon treats and evening snacks and drinks are just the beginning at the non-smoking Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines where Priceline guests can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi. The seven-story Drury Inn & Suites We more...

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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Des Moines West

7.85 mi from Drake University

from $89 Book Now

7225 Vista Drive,West Des Moines,IA

Guest Score: 9.5 / 10

A convenient location complimentary breakfast Wi-Fi and parking are among the perks Priceline guests enjoy at the non-smoking Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines West. The four-story Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines West pro more...

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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Urbandale Des Moines

5.43 mi from Drake University

from $104 Book Now

8789 Plum Drive,Urbandale,IA

Guest Score: 9.5 / 10

Situated just off I-80 Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale Des Moines features free Wi-Fi a complimentary buffet breakfast daily an indoor pool and hot tub and a fitness center. The 93 non-smoking rooms at the four-story Holiday Inn Express keep gues more...

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Des Moines Marriott Downtown

1.83 mi from Drake University

from $135 Book Now

700 Grand Ave,Des Moines,IA

Guest Score: 9.44 / 10

Two restaurants and a coffee shop plus perks like a heated indoor pool and hot tub prompt Priceline guests to rate the Des Moines Marriott Downtown highly. They also like its comfortable rooms and easy access to all the city has to offer. The 33-story non more...

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Staybridge Suites West Des Moines

7.72 mi from Drake University

from $93 Book Now

6905 Lake Drive,West Des Moines,IA

Guest Score: 9.33 / 10

Priceline guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast evening socials high-speed internet access and parking at the pet-friendly Staybridge Suites West Des Moines. The four-story 90-room property is suites-only. All accommodations have cable TVs and fully equi more...

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Hampton Inn Des Moines West

7.77 mi from Drake University

from $84 Book Now

7060 Lake Drive,West Des Moines,IA

Guest Score: 9.25 / 10

Free hot breakfast parking and Wi-Fi are available for Priceline guests at the non-smoking Hampton Inn Des Moines West centrally situated for area attractions and corporate offices. The four-story 135-room hotel has an indoor pool and hot tub for fun and more...

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About Drake University

Drake University is a co-educational, private university, located in the City of Des Moines, IA, USA, which was founded in 1881, by Francis Marion Drake, who was Governor of Iowa between 1896 and 1898 and resident of Centerville, IA.

Drake University's Law School is the oldest law school in the west area of the Mississippi River and it was established by Chester C. Cole, in 1865, who served on the Iowa Supreme Court between 1864 and 1876.

Nowadays, Drake is known as having one of the 25 oldest law schools is the country, with an enrollment of nearly 4000 students, offering various majors, as well as graduate and undergraduate programs through several colleges and schools that include the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Business&Public Administration, School of Education (CBPA) and School of Journalism & Mass Communication (SJMC).

Athletics: The University's athletic teams are known as the Drake Bulldogs, which compete in the Missouri Valley Conference (NCAA Division I), covering various sports areas, except football (Drake Bulldog football teams compete in the FCS NCAA Division I Pioneer Football League), including men's and women's basketball and cross country, women's crew, and men's and women's tennis.

Rankings: Drake University has been ranked 8th among `Great Schools, Great Prices` category, last year, occupying the 2nd place in reputation for academic quality, having the highest ranking in its category among Iowa colleges and universities.

Notable alumni list.The list of famous personalities who studied in the past years at Drake University contains names like:

▸ Steve Allen - Comedian.

▸ John August - Screen writer.

▸ Jon Bowermaster - oceans expert, filmmaker, adventurer and journalist.

▸ Chet Culver - Current Governor of Iowa.

▸ Michael Emerson - Emmy - winning actor, plays Ben Linus on the television show `Lost`

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Motel 6 Des Moines South - Airport from 50 $ .The Des Moines South Motel 6 is located less than 1 mile from various dining options and the Des Moines International Airport. This hotel has cable TV and a laundrette on site.A telephone is provided in each room and guests can make free local calls. &nbs more...

Motel 6 Des Moines South - Airport is 4.29 mi from Drake University located on 4817 Fleur Drive Street in Des Moines Click for Directions

The closest accommodation near Drake University Campus is Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Iowa - 0.38 mi located on 1140 24th Street Street in Des Moines

Free breakfast and free Wi-Fi plus a convenient location are just some of the perks Priceline guests have come to expect at the Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Iowa at Drake University. The two-story non-smoking hotel has 52 rooms featuring spacious well-l more...
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