Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Des Moines hotel in shopping district

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Suite, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

In the heart of Merle Hay, Sonesta Essential Des Moines offers a convenient retreat with laundry facilities and a gym to help you stay on track. Connect to in-room WiFi, take advantage of free self parking, or grab a snack from the vending machine - previous guests appreciate the helpful staff.

Good

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning

Main amenities (9)

Housekeeping (on request)
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room
Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Rollaway/extra beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels

$63 nightly

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Tomorrow

Oct 10 - Oct 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Sofa bed - queen

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

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Pool
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

$52 nightly

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, 50322

What's nearby

Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Drake University - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Living History Farms - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
Iowa Events Center - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines puts you within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Jordan Creek Town Center and Adventureland are within a short drive.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 150 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in available
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only*
- Pets must be supervised
- Food and water bowls and litter boxes available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

Working away

Meeting room

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities

Facilities

ATM/banking
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

43-inch TV
Premium satellite channels
Netflix
Streaming services

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave
Free bottled water

Housekeeping (on request)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Administrative fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Essential Des Moines offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonesta Essential Des Moines does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available.