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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Iowa Events Center

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Lobby sitting area
Massages
Lobby sitting area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 9 min walk
  • Hy Vee Hall - 12 min walk
  • Iowa Events Center - 13 min walk
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 14 min walk
  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mash + Marrow - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fresko - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪801 Chophouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Centro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Des Lux Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Des Lux Hotel

Hotel near Iowa Events Center
Located close to Wells Fargo Arena 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 water dispenser, and 1 meeting room
  • ATM/banking services, a gift shop, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1903
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

More

  • 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
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
  • Spa 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 fire extinguisher, 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 spa tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lux Hotel Des Moines
Lux Des Moines
Suites Of 800 Locust Hotel Des Moines
Hotel Of 800 Locust
Des Lux Hotel Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa
Hotel Of 800 Locust
Des Lux Hotel Hotel
Des Lux Hotel Des Moines
Des Lux Hotel Hotel Des Moines
Suites Of 800 Locust Hotel Des Moines

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 Nov 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Des Lux Hotel on Dec 9, 2024 start from CA $224.67, 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 Wells Fargo Arena. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Fairgrounds are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Des Lux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 845 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Waukee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

lauryn

Disliked: Staff & service
Place is beautiful, full breakfast offered though it’s noticeable that they have few staff, Netflix doesn’t work, had a blocked toilet that I informed them about but nothing was done about it. For the price I absolutely think they can do better!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet, bainbridge island

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanaisy

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. The Halloween decorations was phenomenal a 10/10. The staff were so friendly and helpful a 10/10. The cleanness was amazing the bathrooms squeaky clean. And I just loved the chimney in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Burnsville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful with dinner recommendations. Elevator was out of service when returning from dinner, long painful walk to my 5th floor room after a big meal. Only other con may be thin windows or insulation. So much traffic noise at all hours of the night. What is with Des Moines motorcycles and "race cars" constantly cruising around downtown all night long? Overall, lovely hotel with character and near excellent dining (Centro). I recommend and will return next time I'm in town for work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Des Lux was a really cool boutique hotel. The martini bar in the lobby was nice (a little pricey) but the lobby was unique and fun. The breakfast was substantial and had so many choices, we felt as if we were at an “All-inclusive”. Parking was easy and convenient, cost is $10.00 a day, room was spacious and comfortable. The hot tub was very nice, along with a fantastic steam room and sauna. This hotel is just all around, very neat and worth a try. Oh, also, plenty of fantastic restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KYLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, Friendly service, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like they decorated for the holidays while keeping the charm of the old building. It is fancy without being gaudy. Kind of that old school cool kind of vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

don, Golden Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About as close to 5 stars as you can get. Fabulous holiday props and display. De Luxe is appropriate for this property. No pool, but a great hot tub. Free breakfast is well done even if no biscuits and gravy. A lobby coffee maker would be a great addition, and a 2nd TV would be welcome -
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attention to detail and was decorated wonderfully for Halloween!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so unique and has a really special feeling to it. It is intimate, immaculately decorated and the furnishings and decor are quirky and weird and so fun. The bed was super comfy and the fireplace in our room along with the high ceilings, was just perfect. The staff was also wonderful. Highly recommend! Park across the street for $10/day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Our favorite downtown stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool vibe in a great area and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor and ambiance of this hotel. Very unique!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, large room, fireplace, bathroom clean and roomy. Would help if step up in floor was marked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024