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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
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Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$180
$161 nightly
$180 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24

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800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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 drapes

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

With a stay at Des Lux Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, a 9-minute walk from Iowa Events Center and 14 minutes by foot from Casey's Center. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casey's Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Palmer’s Deli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪801 Chophouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Centro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Des Lux Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Iowa Events Center
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 hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Des Lux Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered.

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 valet and self 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
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • Hot 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 hot 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

Des Lux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 891 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1025 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable, rooms spacious, breakfast was impressive with the quantity of options. Parking in public lot across the street is $10 a day. Not a fan of the musky scent for soap/shampoo/conditioner but that is personal preference. And the airport shuttle doesn’t run on Sunday, which is disappointing but only $25 cab ride if needed, and the front desk set it up for us. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good ambience and nice decor (esp around Halloween). Location is ideal for a number of downtown activities. Restaurants and bars are easily walkable. Lounge onsite has a decent range of cocktails.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel! We stayed there a few years ago and wanted to come back. The lobby is so well done. It’s a great location. Will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk and the bartender were absolutely exceptional people. Very kind, accommodating and helpful. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

True, Dunedin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Funky yet beautiful stay!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Excellent location. Excellent staff from the Front Desk to the Breakfast Area. Very helpful getting to and from Casey’s Center for the Paul McCartney Concert.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Employees were GREAT, The Shuttle was SO Amazing it MADE our stay so wonderful! Great Restaurants with Vegan food options near by, Every detail was special - even the chickens on the chairs in the BK room - LOVED the attention to details and the clean hotel. Loved our stay and would only stay here if back in Des Moines!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about this hotel was wonderful! Very clean, excellent breakfast room, and choices, massage available on site, a very nice hot tub. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decided to do something different besides stay one of the big chain hotels. Hotel was very clean, staff was very nice, hotel had a very cozy feel. Room was pleasantly large and very comfortable. Was there for work but stopped at their bar when I got back because it looks so inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful boutique hotel with great bar, free breakfast, huge rooms, friendly staff, and the spookiest Halloween decorations! I look forward to my next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here 10/14 to attend the Paul McCartney concert. We loved the hotel. Very clean and everyone was so nice. This will be our choice hotel for any future trips to Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Amazing Hotel

The hotel was amazing inside! Loved the way it was decorated. The room was perfect, so comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was outstanding!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenna, Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so cool. The lobby was stylized (and decorated for Halloween while we were there). The room was INCREDIBLE. We had 10+ foot high ceilings, loads of space and even a fireplace! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana, Davenport

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is awesome. Park in ramp across street for $10. We were on 2nd next to street and could hear trucks and motorcycles. Otherwise can walk to Casey Center. They really know how to decorate for Halloween. Fresco restaurant is kitty corner and great. My charge did not reflect the Expedia quoted price but will see if adjusted upon check out. Guessing so.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Indian Harbour Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MEGYN

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Better than pictured. Rented the suite for a special occasion and it was perfect!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Nice cocktail bar. Cean and spacious room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025