Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • 801 Grand
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hy Vee Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Des Moines

You'll be centrally located in Des Moines with a stay at Des Lux Hotel, within a 15-minute walk of Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 9 min walk
  • Hy Vee Hall - 12 min walk
  • Iowa Events Center - 13 min walk
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 14 min walk
  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mash + MARROW - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fresko - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪801 Chophouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Centro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Des Lux Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Des Lux Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Iowa Events Center
Des Lux Hotel offers 51 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Des Lux Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10.00 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Des Lux Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Spa services
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Suites Of 800 Locust Hotel Des Moines
Hotel Of 800 Locust
Des Lux Hotel Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa
Hotel Of 800 Locust
Des Lux Hotel Hotel
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Suites Of 800 Locust Hotel Des Moines

Des Lux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 855 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yanaisy

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. The Halloween decorations was phenomenal a 10/10. The staff were so friendly and helpful a 10/10. The cleanness was amazing the bathrooms squeaky clean. And I just loved the chimney in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Burnsville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful with dinner recommendations. Elevator was out of service when returning from dinner, long painful walk to my 5th floor room after a big meal. Only other con may be thin windows or insulation. So much traffic noise at all hours of the night. What is with Des Moines motorcycles and "race cars" constantly cruising around downtown all night long? Overall, lovely hotel with character and near excellent dining (Centro). I recommend and will return next time I'm in town for work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Des Lux was a really cool boutique hotel. The martini bar in the lobby was nice (a little pricey) but the lobby was unique and fun. The breakfast was substantial and had so many choices, we felt as if we were at an “All-inclusive”. Parking was easy and convenient, cost is $10.00 a day, room was spacious and comfortable. The hot tub was very nice, along with a fantastic steam room and sauna. This hotel is just all around, very neat and worth a try. Oh, also, plenty of fantastic restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KYLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, Friendly service, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greiner

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean and fresh and updated, festive for Halloween
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like they decorated for the holidays while keeping the charm of the old building. It is fancy without being gaudy. Kind of that old school cool kind of vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

don, Golden Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About as close to 5 stars as you can get. Fabulous holiday props and display. De Luxe is appropriate for this property. No pool, but a great hot tub. Free breakfast is well done even if no biscuits and gravy. A lobby coffee maker would be a great addition, and a 2nd TV would be welcome -
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attention to detail and was decorated wonderfully for Halloween!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the place but downtown area needs a lot of cleaning up
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so unique and has a really special feeling to it. It is intimate, immaculately decorated and the furnishings and decor are quirky and weird and so fun. The bed was super comfy and the fireplace in our room along with the high ceilings, was just perfect. The staff was also wonderful. Highly recommend! Park across the street for $10/day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Des Moines.
The hotel is so unique with the decor! The staff is always amazing and makes you feel like family. The hotel is in a great location which allows you to walk to so many places.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Our favorite downtown stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool vibe in a great area and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jubal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor and ambiance of this hotel. Very unique!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024