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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

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7/10 from 956 reviews
Amenities

  • Laundry facilities

  • Free breakfast

  • Free WiFi

  • Free self parking

  • Free RV, bus, truck parking

  • Free continental breakfast

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Where you'll be
Choose your room

Check in

Apr 3rd 2025

Check out

Apr 4th 2025

Travelers

1 guest
  • Room, 1 King Bed

    • Laundry facilities

    • Free breakfast

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Free continental breakfast

    • Sleeps 2

    • 1 King Bed

    More details

    Not available

  • Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

    • Laundry facilities

    • Free breakfast

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Free continental breakfast

    • Sleeps 2

    • 1 King Bed

    More details

    Not available

  • Room, 1 Queen Bed

    • Laundry facilities

    • Free breakfast

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Free continental breakfast

    • Sleeps 2

    • 1 Queen Bed

    More details

    Not available

  • Room, 1 Queen Bed

    • Laundry facilities

    • Free breakfast

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Free continental breakfast

    • Sleeps 2

    • 1 Queen Bed

    More details

    Not available

  • Room, 2 Queen Beds

    • Laundry facilities

    • Free breakfast

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Free continental breakfast

    • Sleeps 4

    • 2 Queen Beds

    More details

    Not available

  • Suite, 1 King Bed

    • Laundry facilities

    • Free breakfast

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Free continental breakfast

    • Sleeps 3

    • 1 King Bed

    More details

    Not available

  • Suite, Multiple Beds

    • Laundry facilities

    • Free breakfast

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Free RV, bus, truck parking

    • Free continental breakfast

    • Sleeps 6

    • 3 Queen Beds

    More details

    Not available

About this property
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

With a stay at Sonesta Essential Des Moines in Des Moines (Merle Hay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Wells Fargo Arena. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Adventureland.

Languages

English, Spanish

Policies
Check-in

Check-in between 3:00 PM - anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Other instructions
  • 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
Property payment types

American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, Mastercard, Visa, Cash, Debit cards not accepted

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 deposit: USD 30 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 30 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
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Other information
General
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Professional property host/manager
Pets
  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets cannot be left unattended