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 52 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.

Top Drake Hotels from NT$1,887

Discover 747 Drake hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

"Excellent stay"

NT$3,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 7 - Jul 8

"Very clean hotel with amazing staff! Highly recommend this hotel. "

NT$3,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

"This was a great hotel! "

NT$5,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

"Great stay. "

NT$3,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 13 - Jul 14

Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

"Nice looking place well kept up great staff and quiet location and nice place to rest."

NT$2,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Roomy and comfortable for our one night stay"

NT$4,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 7 - Jul 8

"Amazing location! We loved everything about the hotel!"

NT$4,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 7 - Jul 8

"Property was very clean and staff were helpful."

NT$2,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 14 - Jul 15

"Great place to stay for bigger families!"

"Nice property and nice staff! "

NT$4,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

"Close to event center and fsmily so made it more convenient than staying in desmoines "

NT$3,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 13 - Jul 14

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Study with Chaise) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

"The staff is friendly, room was clean and comfortable. Has a great breakfast selection."

NT$3,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

"Great location, friendly staff, and good breakfast!"

NT$2,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 13 - Jul 14

"Excellent staff"

NT$2,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 8 - Jul 9

"A+++ Quality Hotel always treated me as a valued customer, and this hotel is so convenient "

NT$2,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 7 - Jul 8

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

"It was a good place to stay "

NT$2,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 15 - Jul 16

"Enjoyed stay. Very nice, employees cooperative and congenial. Have a nice breakfast!"

NT$3,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

"Very comfortable rooms and beds. "

NT$3,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

"Would stay here again"

NT$4,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

Indoor pool, open 6 AM to 11 PM, sun loungers

"Great place to stay"

NT$3,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 14 - Jul 15

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

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.

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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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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.

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Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole

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.

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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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Recent reviews of Drake hotels

5/5 Excellent

"It was clean and accomadating! "

A verified traveler stayed at Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Posted 1 day ago

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

5/5 Excellent

"I love their concept. Very effiecient. Well decorated. comfortable. So clean. check in and out great. A good breakfast. This is an excellent concept. I hope that they build more of them. I would definitely seek them out in any city I stay. Excellent!!"

A verified traveler stayed at Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Posted 2 days ago