Sonesta Essential Des Moines

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is ₩78,062
₩91,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a microwave, and a window with curtains.

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a bright green sofa, and a wooden floor.

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
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(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a green armchair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

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  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with three beds, a bright green chair, and a wooden floor.

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lovington, a neighborhood in Des Moines, Sonesta Essential Des Moines is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Buccaneer Arena. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
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4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • A colorful salad with various vegetables and cheese.
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    11 min drive - 19.3 km
  • A clock tower at Iowa State University surrounded by lush greenery.
    Iowa State University
    34 min drive - 72.1 km
  • Merle Hay Mall
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Drake University
    8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Casey's Center
    12 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    19 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • 7 Brew Coffee
    15 min walk
  • Flix Brewhouse
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

  • Hotel near Drake University
  • Sonesta Essential Des Moines provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self parking
    • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
    • ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All 150 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
    • 43-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sonesta Essential Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Des Moines on Nov 1, 2026 start from ₩78,062, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential Des Moines located?

Located in Lovington, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Merle Hay Mall and 3 mi (4.8 km) from IHS-Iowa Health Systems. Buccaneer Arena and Iowa Gold Star Military Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sonesta Essential Des Moines Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean, easy to deal with place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was quiet and clean. Staff were pleasant. The hotel could use some repairs on things around but overall, it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and inexpensive, thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the staff was nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff very friendly. Good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

This is a no thrills hotel. The breakfast was good. You get what you pay for. For the price it was what I expected
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean. Friendly the outside around back the parking lot has a lot of very tall over grow. Weeds that could use a clean up. Other than that I enjoy my stay here! Breakfast could have more variety or change up from time to time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The night guys were super friendly and made checking in easy after a long day the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, air conditioner didn't work properly but it kept the room cool enough. The staff was mediocre and acted like they didn't want to be there. It was OK, not terribly bad and not great either.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was just alittle outdated.. Staff was very nice and friendly. Room was okay . Not much to choose for breakfast. And food was just sitting out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean. Staff was mediocre with welcoming. And I wish they provided vending that accepts debit/credit cards instead of cash only. Other than that I had a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean property in good condition. I’ll happily stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was helpful, they also had a laundry room we could use for laundry
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and Clean good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upon walking into the Lobby the hotel had a smell about it that made it somewhat unpleasant. The lobby has been updated as well as the room, but not well maintained. Coat hooks were removed, chairs had holes in them and carpet was peeling off of the patio. The screen door was also in disrepair. The beds were comfortable and the shower was clean. Was an okay hotel for a guys trip, but wouldn’t recommend for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was decent and great location. The breakfast was fine with multiple options. Our room had no working light over the vanity mirror and sink, and nobody came to clean our room or provide fresh towels after our 1st night. The carpets in the halls and stairways are extremely dirty and the place has a strong indian food odor. Overall it was not a bad place to stay but maybe a little pricey for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
it was close to food and about a 15 minute drive to the hyvee multiplex sports complex. It does need updating and a good deep clean. Breakfast was hot sausage, eggs, and bread items. They have juice and coffee also.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room. Fast checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, better than average towels, breakfast with eggs and sausage was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub in the room was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chose Sonesta Essential based on location - wanted easy access to a Chick-Fil-A and Sonesta was right off interstate and same road less than a mile away. Also had a Dollar Tree on same road for any little things I forgot. Reasonable price, clean and comfortable room, easy check in with friendly staff. No issues and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and friendly service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026