Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property

Comfortable hotel near Iowa Events Center

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Des Lux Hotel

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Lobby sitting area
Massages
Front of property
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby lounge

Overview of Des Lux Hotel

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Highlight
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Des Moines.

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi

Explore the neighborhood

800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Popular LocationIowa Events Center13 min walk
  • Popular LocationWells Fargo Arena14 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreater Des Moines Botanical Garden3 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)14 min drive
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Room options

Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

cleanliness

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

cleanliness

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

cleanliness

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

cleanliness

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

cleanliness

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Des Lux Hotel is located in Downtown Des Moines, a neighborhood in Des Moines, and is near the airport. Outlets of Des Moines and Jordan Creek Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Blank Park Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wells Fargo Arena or Iowa Events Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

What's nearby

  • Hy Vee Hall - 12 min walk
  • Iowa Events Center - 13 min walk
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 14 min walk
  • Principal Park - 18 min walk
  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mash + Marrow - 3 min walk
  • Fresko - 2 min walk
  • Centro - 3 min walk
  • Scopri Restaurant - 5 min walk
  • 801 Chophouse - 6 min walk

About this property

Des Lux Hotel

Hotel near Iowa Events Center
Located close to Wells Fargo Arena and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Des Lux Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage.In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A gift shop, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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–10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Des Lux Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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 spa tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hotel Of 800 Locust
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Suites Of 800 Locust Hotel Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

Is Des Lux Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Des Lux Hotel?

As of Mar 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Des Lux Hotel on Mar 30, 2024 start from $179.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Des Lux Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Des Lux Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Des Lux Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Des Lux Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–9:00 PM on request.

Where is Des Lux Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Fairgrounds are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Des Lux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 829 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and beautiful hotel. Contemporaneous with a great flair. Nice breakfast and superb dinner choices close to the hotel. We were also close to our jazz concert we attended. Two thumbs up on the hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MyRanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere and the sky walk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so luxurious. The staff was so friendly and really went above and beyond what we have ever experienced at a hotel before. There is so much to look at and enjoy. It’s almost like a museum. The jacuzzi, steam room and sauna were a fantastic way to enjoy our evening. We ended with a nightcap at the in house bar. Drinks were incredible, and the bartender was phenomenal. We will be back for another visit!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Swag decor, good customer service, excellent downtown Des Moines location. Great fireplace and hottubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique decor, beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey, Shingletown

Liked: Staff & service
The positives: The hotel is in a great location, the vibe is very cool with the vintage gentlemen’s club atmosphere, the fireplace rooms are spacious and beds were comfortable. The negatives: Our bed had dirty, clearly slept in sheets left on the bed. We were kindly accommodated by being given another room however that room also had dirty socks left in the corner of the room. The staff was gracious and came up to remove them. The sauna was not hot or ready to be used in the morning. There were little details that were notices as peeling wallpaper in the bathroom, crookedly hung towel bars, and crooked pictures on the wall. I certainly would say the staff and location were the best points. I would stay again just to see if their attention to detail improves.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5