Des Moines Holiday Inn Express DES MOINES-AT DRAKE UNIVERSITY

Property Description

Greetings from Des Moines , Iowa, home of the Drake Bulldogs and Drake Relays . Holiday Inn Express at Drake is at the heart of this city's renaissance neighborhood and ideally located right on campus. Seconds away are the Knapp Center, and Drake Stadium. Dining is available next door at the retro-themed favorite, Drake Diner. Follow your meal with an independent film a jaunt away at the Varsity Movie Theatre . Come visit the campus, the community, and us; we'll make you feel at home. Plenty of entertainment awaits off campus as well. Attractions include Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino, Adventureland Amusement Park, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Principal Park, and Blank Park Zoo. Also nearby are the Civic Center, Convention Complex, Veterans Auditorium, Hy-Vee Hall and Wells Fargo Arena. We are moments from the Historical Building of Iowa, the State Capital, Living History Farms, Terrace Hill, Salisbury Mansion and Hoyt Sherman Place. Centrally situated among all of the Metro's retail districts --- four major malls, many boutiques and antique shops. Seasonal attractions are plentiful and near. Other areas of interest include The East Village, Historic Valley Junction and Downtown Court Avenue District, where nightlife is at its best. Free Wireless Internet available in all guest rooms and public areas. Whether it is business or pleasure that brings you our way, our team is ready to serve you!

Exterior View

Amenities

· Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant
· Bath Tub
· Breakfast Buffet
· Car Rental Desk
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Complimentary Continental Breakfast
· Connecting Rooms
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· DVD Player
· FAX
· Free Local Telephone Calls
· Golf
· Hairdryers Available
· Ice Machine
· High speed internet access
· Internet Access
· Internet Access
· Wireless Internet Access
· Ironing Board
· Lounge
· Maid Service
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Overhead Projector
· Phone with speaker
· Private Bathroom
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Tennis
· Temperature Control
· TV
· Satellite TV
· White Board

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is GMT
· Opened in 1997
· Renovated in 2007
· 52 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 2 floors.

Directions

24th to University. Right on University. Right on Martin Luther King Pkwy, merges into Fleur Drive, 5 1/2 miles.

Suburban - SUBURBAN

Des Moines Int'l, (DSM), 5.50, N, Mile

Restaurant Information

Drake Diner

Adjacent to hotel, casual atmosphere, bar located in Diner.

Woody's Smoke Shack

Championship BBQ and catering one block from hotel.

Famous Daves

Serves BBQ and ribs and is open until 10pm each evening.

Splash Seafood Bar & Grill

Serving fresh seafood. Visit www.splash-seafood.com for more info.

Cheesecake Factory

Located at the Jordan Creek Town Center.

Olive Garden

Approx. 15 minutes from hotel in West Des Moines.

Hooters

Restaurant/Bar 15 minute drive from hotel.

Trophy's Sports Bar

Sports bar & grill, approx 10 minutes from hotel. Connected to Plaza Lanes family sports complex.

Meeting Facility

Drake Room

Area Attractions

DES MOINES
Principal Park/Sec Taylor Stadium
Science Center of Iowa/IMAX Theater
DSM University
Adventureland/Prairie Meadows
Living History Farms
Bridges of Madison County
Grays Lake
Saylorville Lake
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Wells Fargo Arena
Drake University
Knapp Center/Drake Stadium
Hy-Vee Hall/Wells Fargo Arena/Vets Auditorium
Civic/Convention Centers
Court Avenue Entertainment District
Iowa State Capital/Historical Building