Hotel in Des Moines, IA
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About this hotel
The Sonesta Essential Des Moines hotel is located with easy access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 35.
Amenities
Business facilities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi/Internet
Laundry services
Accessible Parking
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Accessible by lift
Key card access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Des Moines, IA
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026
I didn’t have any issues with the Sonesta Essentials hotel. The room was clean and no funky odors that people have claimed were issues. The area was nice and convenient for where we needed to get to everyday as it was a max of 25 min drive.
The only concerns I’d have is some of the rooms that looked like a longer stay were kind of run down as some of the windows were busted out.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Was clean and easy to get to
Nothing
9 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Rooms, lobby, and breakfast area are clean. We had a good rest during our stay. We came from a long drive from Wyoming, and this is our second stop to get back to Illinois.
There is no consideration during breakfast time. Immediately at 09:00 AM / 09:30 AM, all the food and drinks will be removed before you finish your breakfast. They had a short breakfast time compared to other hotels.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2026
The hotel was quiet, the room had air conditioning, the shower worked well and had good temperatures and pressure, and the parking was free and easy to find near my room door!
My room was not properly cleaned when I arrived. The previous guests must have had children because I found dried play paint and clay in smears and pieces around my room. There was still some clay left in the shower drain, which was very obvious since it was neon orange. The furniture is definitely dated and worn as some of the drawers couldn't be pushed back in smoothly.
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7.1Good
(538 Ratings)
"Was clean and easy to get to"
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