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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Lobby lounge
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $200
$179 nightly
$200 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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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
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪10 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
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 short 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
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casey's Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Principal Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palmer’s Deli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Des Moines Athletic Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fresko - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Des Lux Hotel

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 at scheduled times and on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 12 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
Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM
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 12 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM
  • 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 not 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. 942 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1080 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel every time we stay, never disappoints. Great staff, rooms, spa, breakfast, location and overall value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless, the bed was super comfortable, breakfast was good and the staff was so nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great, room was excellent. Always enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gothic architecture hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect like the last time we stayed. Love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay will do again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay here often, absolutely fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and awesome hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were helpful and breakfast was wonderful. Everything was very clean and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms and great breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing and definitely a favorite of mine. It is an older hotel but everything is clean and beautiful. The staff was so friendly and the free breakfast was the best I have ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean hotel with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This a beautiful hotel, with a roaring 20’s vibe. The lobby and my room were beautiful and so clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and located in a walkable area of downtown. The room was clean and we enjoyed our weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cool hotel!! This place is gorgeous! The staff were friendly and helpful! The decore is really cool and we loved our room with the fireplace! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel. Very quiet, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location, nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and helpful staff. Our room was huge!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Royce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Location is excellent and very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My wife and I l love to stay at the Des Lux anytime we go to shows in Des Moines. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel; excellent customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025