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About the Hotel

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50322

Accommodations and Amenities

Sonesta Essential Des Moines offers 150 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Select rooms include sofa sleepers, while upper-tier suites feature in-room hot tubs and balconies. All rooms have irons, ironing boards, and hair dryers in bathrooms with shower/tub combinations.

Complimentary Breakfast Service

Guests receive a free hot continental breakfast daily in the lobby dining area, featuring waffles and other breakfast items. The lobby also provides complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day, along with a vending machine for snacks and drinks.

Recreation and Facilities

The hotel features a fitness center, arcade game room, and coin-operated laundry facilities. Outdoor recreation includes golfing, tennis, boating, and fishing in the surrounding area. The property offers free parking that accommodates trucks, RVs, and buses.

Des Moines Location Access

Located in Des Moines' Lovington neighborhood, the hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Drake University, Wells Fargo Arena, and the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Nearby attractions include Living History Farms, Blank Park Zoo, Margo Frankel Woods State Park, and Saylorville Lake. Des Moines International Airport is 20 km away.

Guest Services Available

Services include a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, free local calls, and copy/fax services. The meeting room accommodates up to 150 people with free Wi-Fi and projector rental. The property is pet-friendly and offers accessible rooms with grab bars, lowered switches, and ramp access.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Queen Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
22 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Queen Room Two Queen Beds Non-Smoking
2 persons
27 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Queen Suite Three Queen Beds Non Smoking
2 persons
27 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
King Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
22 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Des Moines 8.9 km
Airports
Des Moines International (DSM) 15.9 km
Boone Municipal (BNW) 60.7 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • BBQ facilities

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Patio

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50322
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4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50322
Nearby
American Reading Academy
560 m
Restaurants
Derry's Lounge
390 m
4845 Merle Hay Rd Ste B
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
310 m
4601 Merle Hay Rd.
Taco Bell
290 m
4875 Merle Hay Ln
Wendy's
410 m
4935 Merle Hay Road Ste 1
Twisted Bean Coffee Company
680 m
4504 Merle Hay Rd
Bamboo Buffet and Grill
1.0 km
4349 Merle Hay Rd
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