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2010 Biennal Conference
Lodging at Drake University
Those of you staying on campus will be at the Goodwin-Kirk residence hall (1215 30th St.). Rooms are organized as suites for two: there is a common area, and two semi-private sleeping areas (i.e., you do not have doors to close, but walls provide privacy) with single beds. There are also no en suite toilets or baths in G-K; typically, there is a shared bathroom for the floor or wing, and these do have dividers and/or curtains for the showers. In short: these are not as swank as the dorms at either St. Michael’s or York. On the plus side, it’s very, very cheap: doubles will run you $28 per person per night; a single room will be $38 per night.
We have a block of 15 rooms reserved at the Hampton Inn at the Des Moines Airport (5001 Fleur Drive) at $79 for a double. (This also includes a fairly decent breakfast buffet.) The airport and hotels near it are about 4-5 miles from the Drake campus, so you’ll either need to have a car, take a cab, or make arrangements with the local arrangements committee to be taken to campus. (We will have a limited number of student volunteers who should be able to drive people to and from the Hampton or hotels close by once or twice a day, depending on availability.) If making a reservation, please make sure to indicate you’re with NABMSA to get the discount.
Phone: (515) 287-7300
Internet: www.hamptoninndesmoinesairport.com
Because of conflicts with reservations from Drake’s athletic department, I was not able to secure a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express immediately adjacent to the Drake campus (1140 24th St.). You are, however, more than welcome to see if you can secure a room there on your own; rates will probably be about $90 per night for a double. This hotel is two blocks from the Drake Fine Arts Center.
Phone: (515) 255-4000
Internet: www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/DSMIA/hoteldetail
In addition to these, I have included a few other options for you to consider based on your taste and/or budget. Prices provided are approximate for doubles. If you have questions about other accommodation options, such as bed and breakfasts or specific motel franchises, please contact Eric Saylor (Eric.Saylor@drake.edu). Note that there are some good deals available in the downtown hotels.
Motels Near the Airport
Comfort Inn Des Moines ($93/night)
5231 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, 50321
(515) 287-3434
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-des_moines-iowa-IA029
Fairfield Inn and Suites ($99/night)
6880 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, 50321
(515) 309-4444 www.heartofamericahotels.com/FairfieldInn&Suites/
Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport ($106/ night)
6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, 50321
(515) 287-2400
www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/dsmap/hoteldetail
Radisson Hotel Des Moines Airport ($102/night)
6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines 50321
1-800-395-7046
www.radisson.com/desmoinesia
Super 8 Des Moines Airport ($75/night)
1920 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, 50315
(515) 285-5180
Accessible via www.super8.com/
Hotels in downtown Des Moines
Des Moines Marriott Downtown ($89/night)
700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, 50309
(515) 245-5500
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dsmia-des-moines-marriott-downtown/
Embassy Suites on the River ($239/night)
101 E. Locust St., Des Moines, 50309
(515) 244-1700
www.embassysuitesdesmoines.com/home.aspx
Hotel Fort Des Moines ($92/night)
1000 Walnut St. Des Moines, 50309
1-800-532-1466
www.hotelfortdesmoines.com/
Quality Inn and Suites Event Center ($100/night)
929 3rd St, Des Moines, 50309
(515) 282-5251
www.qualityinn.com/hotel-des_moines-iowa-IA103
Renaissance Savery Hotel (operated by Marriott; $109/night)
401 Locust St., Des Moines, 50309
(515) 244-2151
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dsmbr-renaissance-savery-hotel/
Suites of 800 Locust ($149/night)
800 W. Locust St., Des Moines, 50309
1-800-320-2580
www.800locust.com/home/
The Butler House on Grand (4507 Grand Ave., Des Moines; 515-255-4096). This is a gorgeous, 7-room Tudor-style mansion located just across from the Des Moines Art Center--it's about a 7-10 minute drive from Drake. Fantastic reputation. Rooms range from $105-$190. http://www.butlerhouseongrand.com/
The 1900 Inn (1033 25th St., Des Moines; 515-277-0149). This is a smaller B&B, but it is three blocks away from the Drake Fine Arts Center--a very easy walk. I know at least one of the rooms is taken right now; the other two are available at $115 and $130 per night. http://the1900inn.com/index.html
