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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2.0 star property

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Three beds with patterned bedspreads line the wall, complemented by a stylish armchair.
Convenient laundry facilities with a washing machine and dryer, along with essentials and a view.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel microwave, dot-patterned backsplash, and grey cabinetry.
Enjoy cooking and dining in this open kitchen with a curved island and ample counter space.
Welcome to our hotel, featuring a beautifully landscaped entrance with a covered area and potted plants.

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, 50322
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Des Moines

With a stay at Sonesta Essential Des Moines in Des Moines (Lovington), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center. .This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Adventureland and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Drake University - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Living History Farms - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Hotel in Des Moines with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Sonesta Essential Des Moines offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Premium satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Administrative fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kaleb

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First room i was given hadnt been cleaned inbetween stays of the costumer before me and after i brought it up they tried to blame me for the mess, was upgraded to a bigger room after the manager stepped in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Suleiman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lionel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice for a budget

Our room was in great condition and VERY clean. Only downside of the room was that the light above the jacuzzi didn't work. The rest of the hotel was nice. Breakfast was okay, could've had a couple more options but sufficed. Hotel was clean overall! Unfortunately (and this isn't directly the hotel's fault) the other guests were not great. Several rooms around and above us were incredibly loud all day/night and had even louder barking dogs. Not sure why this hotel specifically attracted such a crowd that weekend but hopefully it was a 1 time experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best time in ever
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for the money. Quiet. Rooms are very clean. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access and staff are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

MA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their was no bar soap in either room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mardochée Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hello the hotel 🏨 is greatly but the bathroom lobby is dirty someone bluout but is dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tangelo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and comfy very friendly and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a one night stay. The price was cheap and better than I expected! Staff was very helpful and pleasant..building is older but the rooms have been updated!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No one was at the front desk to check in for over 30 minutes!! Even tried calling!! Hallways were dirty and dark! Needed to wash a uniform and the guest laundry room had piles of laundry everywhere…probably at least 2 weeks if someone’s clothes…everywhere!!! Would NOT recommend! Didn’t even attempt the breakfast as the lobby had such a strong air freshener odor to cover up the gross smells!! Room was clean though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

dani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People above us were load they took care of it right away. Overall the stay was fine remodeled rooms. Pillows were Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay here.

No wifi. And desk clerk lied about it. No soap in room. Bed not comfortable. Noisy - people loud in hall late at night. Good location- but will drive an extra mile next time to go somewhere better. First time at Sonesta and now I know better.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

This was a nice hotel. Very clean and super friendly. We found this hotel after the one my company reserved was absolutely disgusting and unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025