Sonesta Essential Des Moines
- Pet friendly
- BBQ facilities
- Free Wifi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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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. 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.







The fine print
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.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
A damage deposit of $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.