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Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines / Urbandale

8600 Northpark Dr, Johnston, IA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Laundry
Non-Smoking
Parking
Gym

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines / Urbandale is a 3-star hotel located in Johnston, Iowa, within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Drake University. Des Moines International Airport is 30 minutes away. The property sits conveniently near several local attractions, including Buccaneer Arena and Merle Hay Mall. Guest ratings reflect strong location appeal, with a 4.6 out of 5 location score based on over 1,000 reviews.

The hotel offers 148 guestrooms, including 15 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and 36-inch LCD television with satellite programming. All rooms include a private bathroom with a shower and tub combination, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, desk, coffee and tea maker, and a phone with free local calling. Guests rate room comfort at 4.5 out of 5.

Dining options include Great American Grill for full meals and a coffee shop for casual snacks. A bar and lounge is available for evening drinks. Cooked-to-order breakfast is served weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. The hotel features a 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool, and sauna for guest use. Free wireless internet, an on-site gift shop, and wedding services are also available. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, registration desk, fitness facilities, and on-site dining.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends to midnight; check-out is at 12:00 PM. Dogs and cats are welcome, with up to two pets permitted per room for a non-refundable fee based on length of stay. Service animals stay free of charge. The hotel maintains a 24-hour front desk and offers express check-in and check-out options.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale in Johnston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Drake University. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Casey's Center and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Adventureland.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Merle Hay Mall - 5.6 km / 3.4 mi
Buccaneer Arena - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Pump It Up - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Greenbelt Trail - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Valley West Mall - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Living History Farms - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Clive Aquatic Center - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Walnut Creek Hills Park - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Val Air Ballroom - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Windsor Heights Dog Park - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Mercy Medical Center West Lakes - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi

The preferred airport for Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32.6 km / 20.3 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 148 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 36-inch LCD televisions are provided, with satellite programming available. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Enjoy a meal at Great American Grill or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Des Moines International Airport is 30 minutes from the hotel.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
We have 221 complimentary parking spots - flat lot.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • We are pet friendly with a non-refundable fee due based on length of stay.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).