Sonesta Essential Des Moines

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Scored 7.1
Rated good

Free WiFi

8.9

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About this property

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. Non-smoking 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Great for your stay

  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Sonesta Hotel & Resorts
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
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Continental breakfast included
  • 2 large double beds
US$240 for 3 nights
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Queen Room - Non-Smoking
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 large double bed
US$210 for 3 nights
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King Room - Non-Smoking
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$270 for 3 nights
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Superior King Suite - Non-Smoking
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
US$315 for 3 nights
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Queen Suite with Three Queen Beds - Non Smoking
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Continental breakfast included
  • 3 large double beds
US$390 for 3 nights
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Queen Room - Non-Smoking
1 large double bed
240 feet² Air conditioning Ensuite bathroom Coffee machine Free WiFi
Free toiletries Toilet Bath or shower Hardwood or parquet floors Towels Linen Desk TV Refrigerator Telephone Satellite channels Iron Microwave Heating Hairdryer Additional toilet Towels/sheets (extra fee) Cable channels Wake-up service Clothes rack Toilet paper Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$65 per night
Price US$195
Included: US$ 0.79 Service charge per stay
Excluded: US$ 20.97 Tax per stay
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
  • 2 large double beds
Room
288 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Satellite channels
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Additional toilet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$80 per night
Price US$240
Excluded: US$ 3 City tax per night, 12 % Tax
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Queen Room - Non-Smoking
  • 1 large double bed
Room
240 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$70 per night
Price US$210
Excluded: US$ 3 City tax per night, 12 % Tax
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King Room - Non-Smoking
  • 1 extra-large double bed
240 feet²
Air conditioning
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$90 per night
Price US$270
Excluded: US$ 3 City tax per night, 12 % Tax
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Superior King Suite - Non-Smoking
  • 1 extra-large double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
Private suite
288 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$105 per night
Price US$315
Excluded: US$ 3 City tax per night, 12 % Tax
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Queen Suite with Three Queen Beds - Non Smoking
  • 3 large double beds
Private suite
288 feet²
Balcony
Air conditioning
Patio
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$130 per night
Price US$390
Excluded: US$ 3 City tax per night, 12 % Tax
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Sonesta Essential Des Moines takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.