Sonesta Essential Des Moines Hotel

ex. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines
Des Moines, United States View on map
7.0 Good Based on 530 reviews
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"Rooms feature remodeled interiors and blackout curtains. Waffles, sausage, eggs, and fruit serve as a daily breakfast. Best for road-trippers, less so for anyone requiring late weekend breakfast hours."

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Check-in
31 Aug 2026
Check-out
1 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Sonesta Essential Des Moines

  • Free Breakfast
    Waffles daily
  • Iowa Events Center
    Minutes away
  • Free Parking
    Trucks, RVs, buses
  • Meeting Space
    Up to 150 guests
  • Pet-Friendly
    Fees apply
  • Merle Hay Mall
    100+ shops

Overview

Offering 137 rooms, the 2-star Sonesta Essential Des Moines Hotel is near the entertainment district of Des Moines, 4.3 miles from the 500 - acre open - air museum "Living History Farms". With Wi-Fi in public areas, the hotel offers 24 hour front desk assistance, wake-up calls, and ATM/banking services.

Nestled around a 10-minute drive from AMC, this Des Moines hotel is around a 15-minute drive from Lew Clarkson Park. The pet-friendly Sonesta Essential Des Moines is also 1.3 miles from such natural sights as Lions Park. Visitors can enjoy shopping at fairgrounds and shopping centers near the property. If you enjoy visiting historical places, the hotel offers good access to Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park and Garden, which is about a 20-minute drive away.

The rooms at the Sonesta Essential Des Moines include an air conditioner, as well as media facilities like cable channels. A separate toilet and a shower are provided in the private bathrooms along with hairdryers and towels.

This property offers a daily deluxe continental breakfast. The Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is within easy reach of the Des Moines hotel.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    2 stars
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Our tips

Should you book Sonesta Essential Des Moines?

Perfect if you
  • Traveling with a pet - this hotel allows pets for an additional fee.
  • Need free parking for a large vehicle - the on-site lot accommodates trucks, RVs, and buses.
  • Want a free breakfast with waffles - the deluxe continental breakfast is included in your stay.
Maybe skip if you
  • Expect an on-site restaurant - only a nearby Wendy's is mentioned for dining, with no restaurant on the property.
Best for
  • A pet-friendly hotel with free parking near interstates and the Iowa State Fairgrounds

Facilities of Sonesta Essential

General
  • No smoking on site
  • 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
Leisure & Sports
  • BBQ facilities
Sonesta Essential Guest Services
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Patio
  • Free toiletries
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Board games
  • Parquet floor

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

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Check-in
31 Aug 2026
Check-out
1 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

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