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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2.0 star property
Des Moines hotel in shopping district

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Three beds with patterned bedspreads line the wall, complemented by a stylish armchair.
Enjoy cooking and dining in this open kitchen with a curved island and ample counter space.
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.
Welcome to our hotel, featuring a beautifully landscaped entrance with a covered area and potted plants.
In the heart of Merle Hay, Sonesta Essential Des Moines offers a convenient retreat with laundry facilities and a gym to help you stay on track. Connect to in-room WiFi, take advantage of free self parking, or grab a snack from the vending machine - previous guests appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
$70 nightly
The total price is $79
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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$70 nightly
$78 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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About the neighborhood

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
  • 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

Sonesta Essential Des Moines puts you within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Jordan Creek Town Center and Adventureland are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 150 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls and litter boxes available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Administrative fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Essential Des Moines offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonesta Essential Des Moines does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available.

Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10

Great place!
1-night trip

10/10

Check in took a while as no one was around for 5-7 minutes when I arrived. The room was well equipped and comfortable. Bed was comfortable but an extra blanket would have been nice. Room was clean and had microwave and huge refrigerator.
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay
1-night trip

8/10

Nice
1-night trip

8/10

I was with my 2 dogs in a suite. It was more than enough room for all of us. There were a few minor maintenance issues. A door was off the cupboard
1-night trip

4/10

Hallways have overpowering smell of curry which is quite unpleasant.
1-night trip

8/10

Nice staff. Clean room. Very small bathroom. Breakfast was ok. Waffle maker, sausage, eggs, breads, coffee, juice. Eggs were not great, coffee was good. Area was not concerning - location was easy off the highway.
1-night trip

8/10

Nice and comfy very friendly and clean.
1-night trip

8/10

I was very pleased with the room. The hallway strongly smelled of pot which was not a great experience.
1-night trip

10/10

Updated rooms and very clean Continental breakfast was good.
1-night trip

10/10

Fast check in clean rooms nice staff
1-night trip

10/10

Nice place
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

6/10

For the price, the room was very small, and the bathroom was so small it was difficult to shut the door. There was lotion by the sink, but no soap was provided for handwashing without reaching into the shower. Hotel staff was present, but not very attentive after check-in.
1-night trip

6/10

The hotel was clean and reasonable price.
2-night trip

8/10

The place is clean…lots of maintenance work that needs done but the maintenance staff is great! The front desk staff is incredibly rude and disrespectful. Overall, if you can get a room here for $60 or less, it’s worth it. But I wouldn’t ever pay more, you can get better and more respectful staff for $65+.
1-night trip

4/10

The floors and sheets had crusty stains on them. The remote was sticky and the batteries were held in with electrical tape. Cheap renovations for a cheap place to stay.
1-night trip

8/10

Normally I stay downtown or higher end hotels but I had a good time at the hotel. My room was right next to parking spot and I got good deal thru online booking. Nice updates. Breakfast could have been more options and wish the gym was available but I found one down the street from where I was.
2-night trip

2/10

Room smelled very bad. Could not sleep. Did not find free breakfast. Would not recommend this hotel.
1-night trip

2/10

I booked this room specifically for the jacuzzi tub, shown in the king bed room pictured on hotels.com. Feels like a real bait n switch that I was just provided a king bed only. After 10 hours driving an no one answering the front desk phone to discuss, I needed to just take the disappointing lump and get some sleep.
1-night trip

6/10

My stay wasn’t too bad but I don’t think I would recommend this place to anyone or be back. Everything seems updated and clean in the inside
2-night trip

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!
1-night trip

10/10

Clean bed very comfortable
1-night trip

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.
2-night trip

6/10

Discrepancy at check in about number of beds booked was handled friendly and efficiently. Accepted first floor room for our convenience, turned out to be a little high traffic in the hall. Also the entire first floor smelled of something like cigarettes.Could use larger softer pillows and hand soap at the sink- we were too tired to bother anyone about issues. We decided never to travel on July 4th again-fireworks all around past midnight. Morning coffee was pretty good.
1-night trip