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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property

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Property entrance
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace | View from room
Flat-screen TV
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

$167
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

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800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Des Lux Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Downtown Des Moines
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a sauna. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, valet parking, and spa services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Des Lux Hotel offers 51 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
In addition to a hot tub, Des Lux Hotel features a sauna and a fitness center. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Des Lux Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Des Lux Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Des Lux Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1903
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lux Hotel Des Moines
Lux Des Moines
Suites Of 800 Locust Hotel Des Moines
Hotel Of 800 Locust
Des Lux Hotel Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa
Hotel Of 800 Locust
Des Lux Hotel Hotel
Des Lux Hotel Des Moines
Des Lux Hotel Hotel Des Moines
Suites Of 800 Locust Hotel Des Moines

Des Lux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 892 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1025 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded our expectations Location is great walking distance from lots of bars and restaurants Hotel is beautiful and has an amazing Ora to it Breakfast is one of the best I had so many options including almond milk and espresso machine Staff are genuinely nice and helpful Parking is across the street $10 a day or a $1 an hour Highly recommend we will definitely go back Rooms clean, spacious and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the decor and the quiet environment. Bar was great Staff just amazing.welcoming, friendly and helpful. One of the best small boutique hotels I have frequented. So much history as the former private club I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Urbandale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Large and very nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

A must stay

From the initial check in to check out ,an amazing experience. Breakfast was first class. The room was stunning. Will surely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cymaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is fantastic. Friendly staff. Funky decor. Close to fun things in Des Moines
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply the BEST hotel in Des Moines! The staff is INCREDIBLE and we’re SO hospitable to us despite a slight booking error which was quickly and graciously corrected!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service the rooms are incredible I recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place I've ever stayed at!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Cedar Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with very friendly staff. Breakfast was fantastic, much more than a continental breakfast with very attentive staff. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Des Lux is a beautiful hotel. Beds are comfy and spacious. The hotel bar is much better than most, craft cocktails. Lots of great dining/cocktail options within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Longmont

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained historical property. So elegant and stylish. The staff was incredibly helpful and responsive. Great location for dining and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025