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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

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

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, 50322
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Hotel in Lovington
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a meeting room and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and a banquet hall are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonesta Essential Des Moines offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Premium satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Sonesta Essential Des Moines has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter boxes 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 119 out of 1015 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 Excellent

Kenny

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No one was at the front desk to check in for over 30 minutes!! Even tried calling!! Hallways were dirty and dark! Needed to wash a uniform and the guest laundry room had piles of laundry everywhere…probably at least 2 weeks if someone’s clothes…everywhere!!! Would NOT recommend! Didn’t even attempt the breakfast as the lobby had such a strong air freshener odor to cover up the gross smells!! Room was clean though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

dani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People above us were load they took care of it right away. Overall the stay was fine remodeled rooms. Pillows were Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carter

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

Don't stay here.

No wifi. And desk clerk lied about it. No soap in room. Bed not comfortable. Noisy - people loud in hall late at night. Good location- but will drive an extra mile next time to go somewhere better. First time at Sonesta and now I know better.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Nice place to stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fast check in clean rooms nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filipp

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room wasnt clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S

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

10/10 Excellent

Jammie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall room was clean but very outdated. Entire property is in need of a makeover
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seriously one of the bests hotels ive been cheap they respect your any problems they quickly take of it without hesitation thi is what all establishments should be like
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean but had a little bit of a funky smell too it. Also very thin walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Faran

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Updated rooms and very clean Continental breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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

Always satisfied

I have stayed at this hotel a few times now. The staff is always nice and helpful. The breakfast is good. The hotel is always clean and conveniently located by the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Freddy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room was fine but the outside of our room……… yeah we stayed in OUR room if we weren’t out and about!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025