Brand new hotel close to Drake University. From stylish suites with kitchens, to free breakfast and amenities that focus on sustainability, Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University is perfect for guests and their pets. Rack up the miles as you run a load of washing at Spin2 Cycle, our combined fitness and laundry facility with an indoor heated saline pool. We are conveniently located off I-235, less than three miles from downtown Des Moines, and about five miles from the Airport. Check out the local Mars Café, Drake Diner, and Woodys Smoke Shack for a taste of Des Moines....