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The best area to stay in Urbandale is along the busy Merle Hay Road corridor, which offers a variety of conveniences and easy access to local attractions.


This main thoroughfare is lined with numerous hotels, restaurants, and shops, including the Merle Hay Mall. It's a practical and central location for exploring Urbandale and the wider Des Moines metropolitan area, with straightforward road access to various parts of the city.


For families, staying along Merle Hay Road is particularly convenient. Many family-friendly restaurants are nearby, and the mall provides entertainment options, including a cinema. The close proximity to attractions like Living History Farms, just a short drive away, makes it a good base for educational outings.


Business travellers will also find this area suitable due to its direct access to major roads and many corporate offices located nearby.

Two of the best hotels in Urbandale that consistently receive high recommendations from travellers are the Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and the Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection Hilton.


The Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, with an impressive 9.4 rating, offers spacious and clean rooms along with friendly and great staff. Guests appreciate its convenient location and good amenities, including air conditioning. It is located near Living History Farms, which is just 0.4 km away.


Another excellent choice is the Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection Hilton, also boasting a 9.4 rating. This hotel is praised for its always friendly and amazing staff, clean and great rooms, and beautiful decor. Guests also highlight the great and big pool and the fantastic breakfast. It provides luxurious features such as Frette Italian Sheets, bathrobes, premium bedding, and designer toiletries. This hotel is also very close to Living History Farms, at a distance of 0.4 km.


Both hotels offer a highly rated experience for travellers visiting Urbandale.

For families travelling to Urbandale, excellent options include Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale, Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection Hilton, and Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.


Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale, with a 9.2 rating, is much-loved for its complimentary breakfast and family-friendly amenities such as a pool, including a children's pool, and suites with sofa beds. Guests frequently mention the fabulous breakfast and amazing rooms.


The Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection Hilton, boasts an impressive 9.4 rating. This hotel offers complimentary breakfast, including buffet options, and provides sofa beds and cribs, making it convenient for families. It is also well-located near the Clive Aquatic Centre, Greenbelt Trail, and Living History Farms. Guests consistently praise the amazing staff, clean rooms, and fantastic breakfast.


Another highly-rated choice is the Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, also with a 9.4 rating. This hotel provides spacious and clean rooms along with complimentary self-parking and free WiFi. Like Hotel Renovo, it is conveniently located near the Clive Aquatic Centre, Greenbelt Trail, and Living History Farms. Guests appreciate the friendly staff, convenient location, and good breakfast.

For hotels in Urbandale that offer complimentary breakfast, consider the Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection Hilton, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale, the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG, or the Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale.


The Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection Hilton, with an exceptional 9.4 rating, provides a fantastic free buffet breakfast. Guests often praise the friendly staff, clean rooms, and beautiful decor. It is also conveniently located just 1.4 km from the Greenbelt Trail.


Another excellent option is the Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale, which has a 9.2 rating. This hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast and has suites available for those needing more space. Guests frequently highlight the fabulous breakfast and amazing rooms.


The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG, rated 9.0, also provides a free breakfast, including a handy to-go option. Travellers appreciate the comfortable and clean rooms, as well as the friendly and extremely helpful staff. The hotel is situated in a quiet location.


Similarly, the Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale, with a 9.0 rating, offers a free breakfast with both buffet and to-go options. Guests consistently praise the spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds, and the excellent location.

For excellent pet-friendly hotels in Urbandale, consider the Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and the Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale.


The Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, boasts an impressive 9.4 rating and welcomes both dogs and cats. Guests consistently praise its spacious and clean rooms, as well as the friendly and great staff. This hotel offers free WiFi and free self-parking, and it is conveniently located near Living History Farms, just 0.4 km away.


Another highly-rated option is the Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale, with a 9.0 rating. This hotel also allows dogs and cats and provides complimentary breakfast, including a buffet and to-go options. Guests frequently comment on the spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds, and the excellent location.


The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG, rated 8.2, is another good choice for pet owners. It offers free WiFi, free self-parking, and a free area shuttle. The hotel also provides a 24-hour free airport shuttle, making it convenient for travellers with pets. Guests appreciate the clean and quiet rooms and the great location, which is just 2.0 km from Merle Hay Mall.


Finally, the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines, with a 7.4 rating, is a straightforward option for those travelling with pets. Guests report that the location is good and the rooms are clean.

For budget-friendly accommodation in Urbandale, consider the Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale, Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale, or Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG.


The Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale, with a 9.0 rating, is highly praised for its spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds, and excellent location. Guests also appreciate the great complimentary breakfast.


Another excellent choice is the Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale, rated 9.2. It stands out for its fabulous rooms and amazing breakfast, with friendly reception staff adding to the positive experience. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi are included.


The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG, also with a 9.0 rating, offers comfortable and clean rooms, comfortable beds, and a quiet, great location. Guests frequently mention the friendly and extremely helpful staff, as well as the delicious breakfast. Free WiFi and self-parking are available.

For a romantic stay in Urbandale, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale is a highly-rated option for couples.


This hotel, which boasts an impressive 9.2 rating, offers spacious suites and a hot tub, great for a relaxing getaway. Guests frequently praise the fabulous breakfast, which is complimentary, and the amazing rooms. Free WiFi and complimentary self-parking are also provided for convenience.

For hotels in Urbandale near Living History Farms, the Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection Hilton is an excellent choice.


The Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection Hilton, with a superb 9.4 rating, is conveniently located just 0.4 km from Living History Farms. Guests frequently praise the always friendly and amazing staff, the clean and great rooms, and the fantastic breakfast. It offers excellent amenities for families, including a sofabed, cribs, and connecting rooms. The hotel also provides free self-parking, free wired internet in public areas, and free WiFi.


Another option is the Extended Stay America Select Suites - Des Moines - Urbandale.


This hotel is located 1.7 km from Living History Farms. It provides free WiFi, free self-parking, and free toiletries. Guests have commented positively on the up-to-date and clean rooms, as well as the helpful and great staff. The inclusion of a kitchen in each suite makes it a convenient choice for longer stays.

The best time to visit Urbandale, Iowa, is typically during the late spring (May to June) or early autumn (September to October).


During these periods, the weather is generally mild and pleasant, with comfortable temperatures superb for exploring without the intense heat and humidity of summer or the cold of winter. This makes it ideal for outdoor activities and enjoying the local parks and trails.


For those planning to attend events or enjoy outdoor leisure, these months offer the most agreeable conditions.

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