Sonesta Essential Des Moines | Hotel in Des Moines, IA

6.9 (439 Reviews) | Pet Friendly 6 Bathrooms 21 Guests

Lovington Hotel | Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Hotel with Designated Smoking Area, Security and Fireplace

The Sonesta Essential Des Moines hotel is located with easy access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 35. The hotel is just minutes from the Iowa Events Center, the Des Moines Art Center, the Iowa State Fair fairgrounds and the Science Center of Iowa museum. Drake University is five miles away. Nearby is the Merle Hay Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the area and home to more than 100 shops and services. Enjoy outdoor recreation in the surrounding area, including golfing, tennis, boating and fishing. A variety of restaurants are nearby, several within walking distance from the hotel. This Des Moines, IA hotel offers many features and amenities, including free deluxe continental breakfast with waffles, free wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls, access to copy and fax services. The hotel has a meeting room that can accommodate up to 150 people for events and functions. In addition to standard amenities, all guest rooms include microwaves, refrigerators, cable television and pay-per-view movies. Some rooms feature sofa sleepers, coffee makers, desks, irons and ironing boards. Suites with balconies and whirlpool bathtubs are available. Nonsmoking rooms are offered. This hotel is pet-friendly hotel (additional fees apply). Ample parking is available on the premises and can accommodate most trucks, RVs, buses and cars.

Sonesta Essential Des Moines is located in Des Moines.

This 137 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Child Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a 2 star rated property and has over 439 reviews with the average score of 6.9 . Coming to Des Moines and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 137 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this Casai place in Des Moines. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Sonesta Essential Des Moines in Des Moines is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Sonesta Essential Des Moines”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA

Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pet Friendly

Designated Smoking Area

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility

Security/Safety

Business Services

Sports/Activities

Fireplace/Heating

Guest Services

Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking

Child Friendly

Internet

Laundry

Facility Overview

Parking

Private Parking

Accessible parking

Parking on site

Parking

Free parking

Entertainment

Board games/Puzzles

General

Heating

Soundproof rooms

Smoke-free property

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Wifi in all areas

Hypoallergenic room available

Elevator

Designated smoking area

Facilities for disabled guests

Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

Convenience store on site

Guest Services

Laundry

Fax/Photocopying

24-hour front desk

ATM on site

Vending machine (snacks)

Express check-in/out

Daily housekeeping

Private check-in/out

Business center

Vending machine (drinks)

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Invoice provided

Internet

Internet

Wifi

Free Wifi

Outdoors

BBQ facilities

Security/Safety

Fire extinguishers

CCTV outside property

CCTV in common areas

Key card access

Smoke alarms

Security alarm

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Delivered food covered securely

Physical distancing in dining areas

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

First aid kits available

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Process in place to check health of guests

Cashless payment available

Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

Payment Policy

Credit card required

Pet Policy

Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

You must show a valid photo id and credit card upon check-in, please note that the property can only accommodate pets with a maximum weight of 50lb or less, please note that pets will incur an additional charge of $50 usd per day. , please note that a maximum of 2 pets are allowed per room.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:

7.32

Location:

7.95

Staff:

7.61

Facilities:

7.15

Comfort:

7.43

Cleanliness:

7.55

mohith n

May 5, 2026 07:00:00 AM

Review Score: 10

USA

Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: This hotel was great. I enjoyed the breakfast included with my stay. My room was nice, clean, with a comfortable bed. The staff were great.

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Room Arrangement

Room Info	Facilities
Queen Room - Non-Smoking Room Type: Double Room Size: 22 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower Media & Technology Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Cable channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Iron Kitchen Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator Living Area Desk Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens Room amenities Feather pillow, Clothes rack Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking Room Type: Double Room Size: 27 m² 2 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower Media & Technology Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Cable channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Iron Kitchen Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator Living Area Desk Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens Room amenities Feather pillow, Clothes rack Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Room with Spa Bath Room Type: Double Room Size: 27 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower Media & Technology Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Cable channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Iron Kitchen Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator Living Area Desk Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens Room amenities Feather pillow, Clothes rack Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Superior King Suite - Non-Smoking Room Type: Suite Room Size: 27 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed 1 Sofa bed Bed	Bathroom Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower Media & Technology Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Cable channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Iron Kitchen Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator Living Area Desk, Sofa Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens Room amenities Feather pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Room - Non-Smoking Room Type: Double Room Size: 22 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower Media & Technology Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Cable channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Iron Kitchen Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator Living Area Desk Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens Room amenities Feather pillow, Clothes rack Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Queen Room - Accessible/Nonsmoking Room Type: Double Room Size: 22 m² 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower Media & Technology Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Cable channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Iron Kitchen Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator Living Area Desk Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens Room amenities Feather pillow, Clothes rack Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Queen Suite with Three Queen Beds - Non Smoking Room Type: Suite Room Size: 27 m² 3 Queen bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower Media & Technology Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Cable channels General Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors, Iron Outdoors Patio, Balcony Kitchen Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator Living Area Desk Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens Room amenities Feather pillow, Clothes rack Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation

FAQ's

Is this Sonesta Essential Des Moines pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Check-in time for Sonesta Essential Des Moines starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Sonesta Essential Des Moines have a swimming pool?

No, this Sonesta Essential Des Moines does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Best-rates for the Sonesta Essential Des Moines starts from $115 per night with includes Internet, Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Accessibility, Sports/Activities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, Wheelchair Accessible, Business Services, Child Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Parking, Guest Services with all other facilities. Casai.co.za matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Sonesta Essential Des Moines a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 2 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Sonesta Essential Des Moines wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Sonesta Essential Des Moines is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Sonesta Essential Des Moines indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Sonesta Essential Des Moines are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines | Hotel in Des Moines, IA

Hotel with Designated Smoking Area, Security and Fireplace

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FAQ's

Is this Sonesta Essential Des Moines pet-friendly for guests?

What time is check-in & check-out at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Does the Sonesta Essential Des Moines have a swimming pool?

How much does it cost per night to stay in Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Is Sonesta Essential Des Moines a family-friendly place to stay?

Is the Sonesta Essential Des Moines wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Sonesta Essential Des Moines?