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TownePlace Suites Des Moines Urbandale

★★★·9.3/ 10Excellent
·Hotels
📍8800 Northpark Drive · Johnston ↗
📞+15157274066·Official site ↗
Check-in 03:00 PM / out 12:00 PM
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFitness facilities (surcharge)Air conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsBBQ facilitiesAll 38 facilities +
Review
Property information · Hotelbeds

Enjoy a comfortable stay at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale, located in Johnston, within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Drake University. This hotel offers an indoor pool, spa tub, and fitness center. Start your day with a complimentary buffet breakfast, served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Each of the 116 guestrooms features a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and stovetop, as well as complimentary wired and wireless internet access and an LCD TV with cable programming. Additional conveniences include a desk, microwave, and weekly housekeeping. The hotel also provides a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, conference space, a meeting room, and free self-parking. Nearby attractions include IHS-Iowa Health Systems (0. 8 mi), Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters (2. 6 mi), and the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum (3. 8 mi). Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 20. 4 miles from the hotel.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 145 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-18

Guests praise spacious, clean rooms with full kitchens and friendly staff. Breakfast is well-received. Common complaints include poor soundproofing, awkward TV placement, inefficient layouts, and occasional overbooking issues.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Value9.0
Location9.0
Service8.9
Facilities8.6
Cleanliness8.6
Surroundings8.6
＋ PraisedPractical kitchenettes · Friendly staff · Spacious suites · Good breakfast
－ ComplaintsPoor soundproofing · Small room size · Maintenance details · Booking issues

KEYIdeal for families or extended stays. Request quiet rooms and note potential layout quirks.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? What nearby attractions or amenities are available?＋
Rated 9.0 for location, it is near Jordan Creek Town Center and Adventureland Park. Facilities include a fitness room, sauna, and business center.
diningWhat about breakfast? Are there kitchenettes in the rooms?＋
Complimentary full breakfast is well-received. Each suite features a modern kitchenette with a stovetop, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋
Highly recommended by 61 family travelers who praise the layout and kitchens. Pets are allowed, and it is near family-friendly attractions like Adventureland Park.
businessIs it comfortable for business travelers?＋
34 business guests found rooms spacious and clean with convenient free breakfast. Despite occasional outlet issues, service is responsive and value is high.
coupleWhat is the experience like for couples? Any precautions?＋
28 couples praised spacious rooms and friendly staff. Note potential pet noise or outdated fixtures in some rooms; verify details beforehand for a quieter stay.
roomWhat is the overall room evaluation and common drawbacks?＋
Rated 8.5/10 from 145 reviews. Rooms are praised for being spacious and clean (cleanliness: 8.6). Common complaints involve poor soundproofing and awkward TV angles.
Guest reports describe individual stays. Confirm important facilities, benefits and arrival arrangements with the hotel.
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