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Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

2 stars
8711 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
40 reviews
Touring Colleges

Perfect for the cost. It's nice to stay at a hotel and not have it cost a fortune. We only needed a... See full review

  • Baseball Mom Verified Customer
  • 5 Dec 2011
Omaha Customer

I thought the hotel was very clean, and nice. Nothing special, but a good place to stay for the price. See full review

  • Good Night's Rest Verified Customer
  • 24 Oct 2011
Welcome to the Microtel Inn & Suites, an Urbandale hotel near Living History Farms The Microtel Inn & Suites hotel is a short drive to the Living History Farms open-air museum. This Urbandale hotel is also near Drake University and the Des Moines Art Center. Adventureland USA amusement park, Iowa State Fairgrounds and the Des Moines International Airport are within 15 to 30 minutes. The Metro Ice Sports Facility, Beaver Creek Golf Club and the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines performing arts center are additional points of interest in the Urbandale area. The Iowa Machine Shed restaurant and lounge is located a short interstate drive away. All guest rooms feature irons, ironing boards and cable televisions with HBO. Suite rooms include microwaves and refrigerators. Fitness Center available. Handicap-accessible and non-smoking rooms are also offered. The perfect location and convenient access to area attractions makes the Microtel Inn & Suites hotel a great place for business and leisure travelers in the Urbandale area.

Hotel Map

8711 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322

Area description
Business district, Expressway

Amenities

  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Conference Facilities
  • Copy Service
  • Exercise Gym
  • FAX
  • Fitness Room
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Parking
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Ironing Board
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Sofa Bed

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
3:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (40)

Ratings and reviews for Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Overall score

3.8 / 5
40 out of 40
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.4

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
Verified Customer We travel with pets
Omaha, NE
29 Jan 2012

So so....

Stated pets were ok, but only 1 pet under 25 pounds... Nothing stated in there policies until I got there. Bed was small and very hard. Nothing to right home about!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Reviewer score

2
Verified Customer dcmcc
Leavenworth, KS, USA
5 Dec 2011

Cheap for a reason

On the bright side, it's located just off the highway and the parking lot is well lit so little fear of theft. But that's where the brightness ends. The entire 2nd floor reeked of sewage, our room came equipped with very little... no iron, hairdryer, hangers (not even complimentary soap), and the bed was hard as a rock. Complimentary breakfast consisted of cereal and muffins. Don't think I'd come back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Baseball Mom
Virginia MN
5 Dec 2011

Touring Colleges

Perfect for the cost. It's nice to stay at a hotel and not have it cost a fortune. We only needed a place to spend the night and start out again in the morning. It was a very "average" breakfast. Not alot of options and the staff was not real quick to re-stock the items. But, I guess I knew that when I booked the room, so it wasn't a surprise. Would definetly stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

A good place to eat right across the parking lot. The only thing, it was very crowded, too long a wait, so we went elsewhere.

Review of Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Good Night's Rest
Omaha, NE, USA
24 Oct 2011

Omaha Customer

I thought the hotel was very clean, and nice. Nothing special, but a good place to stay for the price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

You can find some good dining a short drive both north and south of the hotel.

Review of Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Babs
Northampton, MA
8 Aug 2011

Clean, basic, good price

I just needed a place to stay overnight in between a wedding and my flight home. The hotel was clean, staff helpful, free wi-fi, and quiet. Good price. I didn't need a swimming pool or other frills.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Parents visiting a college with daughter
Iowa
7 Aug 2011

Would recommend to others

The suite we stayed in was nice. Had a pullout sofa and a window seat. The room was very clean.The complimentary breakfast was adequate, not hot foods, but you could toast waffles.I definately would recommend to family and friends.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer RoadWarrior38
Chicago, IL
1 Aug 2011

Excellent service, clean room, perfect.

Easy check in, friendly service, hotel room was very clean. Bed was comfortable, amenities ample -- basically a headache free experience. I'd definitely stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Jeff
Muscatine, Iowa
10 Jul 2011

Great Place to Stay

Hotel was clean and staff was very nice and helpfull. I will stay again next time I am in town, great room and was nicer than other hotels that I have stayed at and half the price!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Several restarants in walking distance.

Review of Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Professor
Arizona
5 Jul 2011

Great location for travelers

Very clean and fresh smelling room. Friendly staff. So easy to get back on the freeway. A new Culvers next door.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Tasty Culver's custard and a healthy chicken sandwich topped off our day of travel.

Review of Microtel Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Raincloud
Anchorage, Ak
1 Jun 2011

Quality Simple Stay

In town for grandchildren graduations. Motel was very quiet and clean, helpful and pleasant staff. If you need a basic hotel for business or personal travel at a reasonable rate, this is a good choice.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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