Des Lux Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Iowa Events Center

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace | View from room

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

What's nearby

Iowa Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Hy Vee Hall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Wells Fargo Arena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Principal Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Des Lux Hotel

Hotel near Iowa Events Center

Located close to Casey's Center 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), a gift shop, and 1 meeting room
A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
An elevator, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and 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

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

$138 nightly

Jul 21 - Jul 22

Total includes taxes and fees

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 to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

Des Lux Bar

Things to do

Gym
Hot tub
Sauna
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
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

1 building
5 floors
Built in 1903
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
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 provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Refrigerator

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 at the property

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:

Bar/lounge
Business center
Fitness facilities
Front desk
Meeting facilities
Sauna
Hot tub

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 hot tub without adult supervision

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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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 Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Des Lux Hotel on Jul 13, 2025 start from $169.0, 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 Casey's Center. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Fairgrounds are also within 6 mi (10 km).