Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Des Moines hotel in shopping district

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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.
Good

Popular amenities

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

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
£56
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Accessible bathroom
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Suite, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Suite, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Suite, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
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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
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 12 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Casey's Center - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 16 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

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

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 150 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Children

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

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

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 checkout. 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines Hotel
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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 that you 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 trays are available.

Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site 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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