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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2.0 star property
Hotel in Des Moines with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Lobby
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is S$92
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, 50322

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
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Iowa Events 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 near Drake University
Sonesta Essential Des Moines provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in reception and a banquet hall
Room features
All 150 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter trays 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sonesta Essential Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

As of 1 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Des Moines on 15 Jul, 2025 start from S$92.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential Des Moines located?

Located in Lovington, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Merle Hay Mall and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters. Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1005 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

10/10

Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

It was just a nice place to stay. The room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

I like Stay here at Sonesta Essentials it's nice and clean and they have housekeeping daily.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

I love this hotel ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Property very clean and looked new. Short of staff at front desk but everything else very well done. Excellent room and breakfast for a surprisingly low price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Easy to access and staff are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Updated rooms and very clean Continental breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice and comfy very friendly and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Fast check in clean rooms nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

The hotel was clean and reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Essy access both to the hotel and to the room. Close to amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

poor breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Good time
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

I stayed here for a couple of nights during my short trip to the city. Overall, a decent place to stay. The room was clean and all the amenities were functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

It was the best time in ever
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great for the money. Quiet. Rooms are very clean. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

Do not stay here. Had to leave after one night. Horrible place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025