Interstate Highway 80 and 35 border Urbandale, Iowa on the north and west sides, respectively. The intersection of these two major U.S. interstates seems to put this small town, which is part of the greater Des Moines metropolitan area, at the heart of America. It also makes it a great place to find a motel when you're traveling through Iowa. For tourists looking to spend time in the area, the Blank Park Zoo is nearby as well as several local and state parks, such as Big Creek State Park.
The Super 8 in Urbandale offers motel guests a free continental breakfast, high-speed Internet, an exercise room and a pool. It allows pets in some rooms. There are many attractions within five miles of the motel, such as the Merle Hay Mall, the Living History Farms, the Waveland Golf Course, the Des Moines Art Center and the Iowa state capital building. Within a mile of the motel, several restaurants serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Microtel Inn & Suites offers a complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a hot tub and a fitness room with a treadmill, stair climber and exercise bike. In addition to regular motel rooms, the inn features several suite styles, including a whirlpool suite. It has non-smoking rooms by request. Like the Super 8, it's near many attractions, such as the Metro Ice Sports Facility, the Merle Hay Mall and Adventureland. Saylorville Lake, one of Iowa's largest, is only seven miles away.
Close to West Des Moines and just off the Douglas Street exit, the Extended StayAmerica motel features rooms geared toward visitors looking for an overnight or longer stay. They include fully equipped kitchens and a workspace with an Internet connection, while Wi-Fi costs extra. The property does have onsite laundry facilities. Like other towns in large U.S. metropolitan areas, Urbandale offers many national chain restaurants and retail outlets, and this motel is near many of them. Two grocery stores are also close by.
The Sleep Inn is within walking distance to the Living History Farms museum and a short drive away from the Des Moines Art Center, Adventureland amusement park and the Des Moines International Airport. Amenities include a free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool and hot tub. A nightly fee applies to pets. The onsite Iowa Machine Shed restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialties include hickory-smoked ribs, hardwood smoked onsite.
