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Des Lux Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.
A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.
A lobby with two grey upholstered armchairs, a chandelier, and a reception desk displaying the brand name "DS LUX".
A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.
A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $212
$189 nightly
$212 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a fireplace.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a chair, and a nightstand with lamps.

Suite

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a nightstand with lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a fireplace, a desk with a chair, a bed, and a television.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a desk with a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A spacious living area with a large sofa, two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a fireplace.

Presidential Suite

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bench.

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 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 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
  • ‪Proudfoot & Bird - ‬4 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. Open daily.

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 949 out of 1094 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 1094 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1094 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1094 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1094 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great hospitality and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable starting with a great check-in, clean room and on site breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolutely beautiful hotel and the staff was more than friendly! Breakfast was great! Will definitely stay again if ever in downtown Des Moines!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location and within walking distance to several restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room were exceptional in everyway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast variety!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and comfortable, great for a relaxing stay. Breakfast was reasonable and long hours were convenient. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the breakfast of many options and the hot tub and steam room are exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Super close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher Herr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff; classic property with great character; comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was the best I've seen around. Everything was fresh & tasty with a huge variety. Very impressed with the hotel & staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minimal hot options, but multiple to-go options for breakfast! Room was clean and staff was helpful with parking tips!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great hosts. This is a fun, quirky, $exy place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place so much! We always stay here when visiting des moines, its beautiful, relaxing, clean, and very reasonably priced! This will forever be our des moines ‘go to’ hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. We enjoyed our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic! Beautiful hotel, staff wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Des Lux is an amazing hotel. Everything about our stay was top notch. We will be going back to this hotel when we are ever in the Downtown Des Moines area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Des Lux is wonderful. Conveniently located to everything, walking distance to the very best restaurants and the most friendly, professional and accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the rooms are very spacious and quite comfortably appointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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