Closest hotel 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. Work up a sweat, while running a load of laundry at Spin2 Cycle, our combined fitness and laundry facility. 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, and Drake Diner for a taste of Des Moines. Enjoy a swim in our indoor heated saline pool.