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7.9 / 10 Guest Rating

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines-Northwest by IHG

4800 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale, us

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines-Northwest by IHG - main view

About the Property

Irish Pub and Indoor Pool:
Experience the charm of an Irish Pub right at the hotel, perfect for enjoying a pint or a hearty meal. Unwind and relax in the indoor pool, offering a refreshing break during your stay.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities:
Each room is equipped with a 37-inch flat-screen TV, coffee maker, and work desk for your convenience. Upgrade to a suite for additional space and amenities like a microwave and refrigerator.

Convenient Location and Complimentary Services:
Located just 7.5 miles from downtown Des Moines, our hotel offers a free local shuttle service within a 2-mile radius. Take advantage of the gym, business center, and on-site dining at Bennigan's Irish American Grill & Tavern.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines-Northwest for a delightful blend of comfort, convenience, and Irish hospitality.

Facilities & Amenities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. For any Room Including Breakfast: The Rate includes a coupon redeemable for breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Limit USD 20.00 per room per day.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Standard Room - Photo 1
Standard Room - Photo 2
Standard Room - Photo 3
Standard Room - Photo 4
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Standard Room

Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based on availability.

28 sqm
Sleeps 2
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerRadioDesk

Standard

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$155.95

$124.76

Includes taxes & fees

Standard

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$195.96

$156.77

Includes taxes & fees
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 1
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 2
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 3
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 4
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Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

Offering free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV, this room features tea and coffee-making facilities.

28 sqm
Sleeps 4
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerRadioDesk

2 Queen Beds Standard

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$167.21

$133.77

Includes taxes & fees

2 Queen Beds Standard

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$207.83

$166.26

Includes taxes & fees
Standard King Room - Photo 1
Standard King Room - Photo 2
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Standard King Room

Spacious room offers an over-sized work desk.

37 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerRadioDesk

Standard King Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$149.29

$119.43

Includes taxes & fees

1 King Bed Standard

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$194.77

$155.82

Includes taxes & fees
Junior Suite - Photo 1
Junior Suite - Photo 2
Junior Suite - Photo 3
Junior Suite - Photo 4
Junior Suite - Photo 5
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Junior Suite

French doors separate the bedroom from the parlor. Parlor includes a kitchen area with a sink

42 sqm
Sleeps 4
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerRadioRefrigerator

JUNIOR SUITE KING BED NON SMOKING

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$219.66

$175.73

Includes taxes & fees
King Room - Mobility Access/Hearing Accessible - Photo 1
King Room - Mobility Access/Hearing Accessible - Photo 2
King Room - Mobility Access/Hearing Accessible - Photo 3
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King Room - Mobility Access/Hearing Accessible

Some rooms feature bathroom with a roll-in shower.

28 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerRadioDesk

1 King Bed Wheelchair Accessible Non-Smoking

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$160.49

$128.39

Includes taxes & fees

1 King Bed Wheelchair Accessible Non-Smoking

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$202.36

$161.89

Includes taxes & fees
One-Bedroom King Suite - Photo 1
One-Bedroom King Suite - Photo 2
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One-Bedroom King Suite

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are featured in this suite. The unit offers 2 beds.

42 sqm
Sleeps 4
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerTelephoneHair dryerRadioRefrigeratorDesk

1 Kng 1 Bedroom Ste Living Kitchen Areas

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$194.77

$155.82

Includes taxes & fees
King Room with Roll In Shower - Non-Smoking - Photo 1
King Room with Roll In Shower - Non-Smoking - Photo 2
King Room with Roll In Shower - Non-Smoking - Photo 3
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King Room with Roll In Shower - Non-Smoking

The spacious double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

28 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTelephoneHair dryerRadioDesk

1 King Bed Stndrd Mobil Access Roll Shower

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$155.95

$124.76

Includes taxes & fees

1 King Bed Stndrd Mobil Access Roll Shower

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$195.96

$156.77

Includes taxes & fees
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub) - Photo 1
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub) - Photo 2
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub) - Photo 3
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub) - Photo 4
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

1 King BedInternet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - A pillow menu and bed sheets Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towelsPractical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryerRefrigerator

Comm Access King Standard Room with Tub

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$149.29

$119.43

Includes taxes & fees

Comm Access King Standard Room with Tub

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$202.05

$161.64

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

7.9
Very Good346 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the convenient location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.2
Service8.7
Location8.7
Room Quality7.6
Amenities7.7
Value for Money8.1
Food and Beverage6.7
Overall Experience8.6

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TimothyusUS
Verified booking
review category business travellers
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 27, 2025

"Adeqate"

4.0

No breakfast

If you offered a complimentary breakfast

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S
samantha
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 26, 2025

"Good"

4.0

The fridge does not work in room 101 - kids from a baseball team were running through the hallways at 1 in the morning

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StevenusUS
Verified booking
group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 25, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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Elizabeth
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 25, 2025

"Good, almost great but not quite there"

6.0

Hotel staff was amazing. Our room was nice. Lots of dings and scratches all around that made me nervous if theyd charge us for it even though it was there prior to us. They didn't have trash can liners that i thought was odd. Found a dog chew toy up agaisnt the bed frame on the floor but everything else was super clean! The bed and pillows were perfect.

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H
Htoo
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 25, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Clean

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N
Nubia
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 24, 2025

"Bed bugs in the room. "

2.0

Hotel room 220 had bed bugs. We have bites all over body. Management was made aware. They said they would return my stay payment but only gave me a discount for the inconvenience. Wich did not even cover for the precautions we had to take in order to not expose our home to bed bugs. Terrible experience, painful and uncomfortable.

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J
James
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 23, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Great stop for one night on the road back home. Attached restaurant (Bennigan’s) was very convenient, good food & good service

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Christopher
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 19, 2025

"Good"

4.0

I arrived late at the property, and check in was easy. One pro for this property was the lobby was nice, and the staff that I encountered were very friendly and helpful. With that being said, the elevators were creepy, my room had a mustiness to it, the room was boiling hot when I arrived, there’s no vent in the bathroom so the steam is trapped and becomes condensation that then floods the floor and makes it slippery. Also, the bathrooms are just tiny in general. I am a 5’11 larger than average man. Not super fat, but not skinny by any means. To paint the picture, I’ve got a belly, but my legs could easily crush a watermelon. Anyway, when I was sitting on the toilet my left thigh touched the sink stand(not cabinet it’s a stand) and my right calf touched the tub while my feet were only spread a couple inches apart. I get that I’m a bit bigger than some people, but this is the US, and it’s the Midwest. This is a country full of plus sized people so the toilet should have more that 4 inches of space on either side of it. Over all, I wouldn’t stay here again unless they added vents to the bathrooms, fixed their bathroom/toilet situation in general, and got less creepy elevators. The lobby is all fancy and inviting but the rest of the hotel screams “GET OUT”.

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Verified traveler
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 17, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Convenient location with great dog walking neighborhoods close by. Super friendly front desk staff and quality bedding with generous sized rooms

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Michelle
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 8, 2025

"Good"

6.0

Don’t count on the airport shuttle. I called before our flight into Des Moines, and was told they “couldn’t find” the driver. That they would call me back. They never called me. When our plane landed I called the hotel 3 times and no one picked up. It was 8:30 pm. We took a Lyft.

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