Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Urbandale

Hotels
Fairfield Inn
8.4 (220 reviews)
8661 Plum Drive , Urbandale , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and attentive staff
Cons:
Noise from neighboring room alarms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
Mixed reviews; generally mentioned as clean but with a noise complaint affecting the experience.
Service
9.01
Staff received high praise for friendliness and responsiveness.
Location
8.55
Conveniently located near restaurants and easy access off the highway.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms are described as comfy, spacious, and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.03
Amenities like breakfast and room service were positively highlighted.
Value for Money
8.49
Good pricing noted, particularly through Booking.com.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Breakfast and room service were praised for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8.51
Overall positive experiences noted with recommendations for future stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:57

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the comfort of a 32-inch flat-screen TV, cozy sofa, and a rejuvenating bath or shower in every room at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Urbandale.

Convenient Location

Located just off Interstates 80 and 35, our hotel provides easy access to central Des Moines and popular attractions like the Iowa State Fairgrounds, ensuring a memorable stay.

Exceptional Service

Enjoy a daily hot breakfast, take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool, or stay active in the fitness centre. With free Wi-Fi, parking, and a 24-hour front desk, we are dedicated to making your stay seamless and enjoyable.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Urbandale!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DSM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 220 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Dave couple us
10
Great hotel friendly staff
Pros:

Pool was very nice with warm water

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The front desk lady helped me with a charger for my phone.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
B
Bradley couple us
5
Good location, Bring you own blanket.
Pros:

It was a modern facility in a good location. They allowed me to check in an hour early.

Cons:

Started off by trying to charge me twice for my room. The blanket and comforter looked like they haven’t been washed in months. The climate control barely worked, froze my ass off because I wasn’t going to use a nasty blanket. So I don’t get good rest. The breakfast was nasty. Value for price was terrible.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Chris couple us
9
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller us
9
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Greg solo_traveller us
10
2025-11-01 via Nuitee
D
David
10
Pros:

Everything is always great at Fairfield. It is by far the best hotel in this price range. Always consistent with no surprises. Great breakfast, rooms and staff always.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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stephanie couple us
7
Clean, comfortable and mostly quiet.
Pros:

Enjoyed having breakfast available, room was comfortable and clean.

Cons:

We were awakened early one morning by an alarm that went off in the room next to ours. It persisted. Despite hotel staff confirming someone was in room and knocking on door, no one responded. Alarm continued. Annoying to say the least.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
T
Theodore
10
Pros:

Comfortable bed
Quiet room
Great breakfast choices

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
S
Safija
10
Pros:

Great staff

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey family
10
Pros:

Nice and clean. Friendly staff.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
J
Jessica
8
Pros:

Very comfy and spacious rooms. Fabulous staff. Bed was hard but typical. Good location. Safe. Quiet

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
J
Jimmie
10
Pros:

The breakfast was great.Room service was also great

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
J
Jianyij partner
8
Pros:

Good service

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Stacy couple us
10
Definitely always on my list of hotels to stay at!
Pros:

The staff was absolutely amazing! We walked through the front door and was greeted with a friendly smile which made our drive of 4 hours worth it! The cleanliness of the lobby and aroma of the atmosphere was definitely noticed!! The room was perfect! Breakfast was fabulous with a wonderful selection to choose from and welcoming dining area to enjoy your meal. We enjoyed our stay so much we made sure to stay again when we traveled back home and we were greeted again with a smile. The 2nd time we had a king suite and it was just as wonderful! The fact that the T.V. greeted me when I turned it on, made me smile! Would HIGHLY recommend this hotel!!

Cons:

There was nothing I wasn't pleased with!

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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GiseppeGord Family
8
Good Option
Pros:

Close to the interstate. Standard Fairfield property. Nothing out of the ordinary. Clean, basic breakfast choices. There are a few restaurants across the street.
Recommend traveling down the street to Urban Grill for a very good dinner.

2025-08-22 via Tripadvisor
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Pearson family_with_children us
9
2025-08-21 via Nuitee
J
Janusz
10
Pros:

The front desk attendant was not in the front desk. Had to wait 15mins until someone came out

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
E
ericjaworski01 Family Andover, Minnesota
4
Better options in area
Pros:

Room was musty, thin blankets, and breakfast was indelible. I wasn’t expecting gourmet, I’ve stayed in a lot of Marriott places and like them, i’d just avoid this one. There’s a lot of choices in the area.

2025-08-18 via Tripadvisor
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barb family_with_children us
10
Pros:

We loved everything! The size of the rooms-omg, the shower, the bed was comfy. The introduction on the TV in my own name... That was cool. Even my 78 yr old dad noticed that lol. My 75 yr old mom loved the coffee pots in our rooms lol. She was also impressed with the full size ironing board in the fancy closet. The price was good with using Booking.com. I will be looking for these hotels in future travels! Thank you!

Cons:

The pool water needed to be allot warmer... Definitely.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee