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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2.0 star property
Des Moines hotel in Lovington with fitness center and 24-hour front desk
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Hallway
Coffee service
Suite, 1 King Bed
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May

Explore the area

Map
4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, 50322
  • Popular LocationMerle Hay Mall2 min drive
  • Popular LocationDrake University8 min drive
  • Popular LocationWells Fargo Arena11 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)27 min drive
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Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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About the area

Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines is located in Lovington, a neighborhood in Des Moines, and is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wells Fargo Arena or Buccaneer Arena.
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What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 2 min drive
  • Drake University - 8 min drive
  • Des Moines Art Center - 10 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 11 min drive
  • Hy Vee Hall - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 19 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 16 min walk
  • Panera Bread - 2 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • A vending machine and a lift
Room features
All 150 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • Fridges, microwaves and premium channels

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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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
  • 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

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

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50
  • Administrative fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 30 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Sonesta Essential Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1004 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet good breakfast staff was nice in room wasn't high great prices I will want me checking in from here on out whenever I'm in the area that will be my to go to hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donte

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again it was very clean and upgraded
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient and priced well for our short stay. It was .clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
nothing. staff is rude no
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fair price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Leticia

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ignore all reviews prior to March 2024. Renovated, nice, secure, modern, well lit parking and great service with a fantastic price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024