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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • 801 Grand
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hy Vee Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Des Lux Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Iowa Events Center
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a sauna. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a spa tub, valet parking, and spa services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Des Lux Hotel offers 51 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
The free breakfast at Des Lux Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ruan Center. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and a free roundtrip airport shuttle, plus a gym.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, comfy beds, and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena
  • Free airport shuttle service
Des Lux Hotel offers its guests a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Des Lux Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Des Lux Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10.00 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Des Lux Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Spa services
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • 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

  • No pets 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Des Lux Hotel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Des Lux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 860 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1009 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

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Des Moines.
The hotel is so unique with the decor! The staff is always amazing and makes you feel like family. The hotel is in a great location which allows you to walk to so many places.
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

Jubal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING stay even for Stay-cation
Amazing stay! The place was so nice and added a lot of artistic flare. The room was amazing with a comfortable bed and fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will come again!
We were welcomed kindly, given pertinent information, then we were free to enjoy our beautiful room. Also free to explore the very clean and interesting downtown area on foot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley Rae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Broomfield

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this place beautiful views beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delpeche

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambiance
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel's look and vibe is absolutely amazing. A real noir esthetic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zelda, Leavenworth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was delightful. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was very spacious. We enjoyed the breakfast. Lots of options and the breakfast room was beautiful. All staff we encountered were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranae

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love how close everything downtown is AND the Halloween decor!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was neat and clean, the breakfast was nice, but the best part of the hotel was Mary. Such a kind woman, picked us up from the airport, gave us the rundown of the town and was just such a pleasant person!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anil

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024