Located eight miles from the campus of Drake University and 10 miles from the high-energy atmosphere of downtown Des Moines, Iowa, the Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale is an ideal destination for budget- conscious business and leisure travelers. With its proximity to the Metro Ice Sports Facility, the Saylorville Lake and Adventureland theme park, hotel guests can enjoy a variety of exciting activities.
The two-story Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale invites guests to take advantage of the complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet access available throughout the hotel. This property also has a fitness center. A complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily while an array of area restaurants provides guests with a variety of dining options.

Each of the 53 contemporary guestrooms of the Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale features cable television, complimentary toiletries and electronic check-in and check-out for guest convenience. The well-lit work desks with multi-line telephones and complimentary high-speed Internet access creates a productive work environment.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Living History Farms 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Valley West Mall 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Drake University 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Des Moines Arts Center 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Salisbury House 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Terrace Hill 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Saylorville Lake 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Des Moines Botanical Center 11.8 km / 7.4 mi
Iowa Science Center 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
Iowa State Capitol Building 12.9 km / 8 mi
Iowa State Fairgrounds 16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Blank Park Zoo 17.3 km / 10.7 mi
Adventureland 19.8 km / 12.3 mi

The preferred airport for Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines / Urbandale is Des Moines, IA (DSM Des Moines Intl.) 14.9 km / 9.3 mi.