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Des Moines hotel in Lovington with fitness center and 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Sonesta Essential Des Moines in Des Moines (Lovington), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Hy Vee Hall. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Adventureland and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center.

Make yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites - Des Moines/Merle Hays Road

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50322

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Sonesta Essential Des Moines features a fitness center, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers laundry facilities and an elevator. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sonesta Essential Des Moines has designated areas for smoking.

  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 150
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Free WiFi
  • Food and water bowls
  • Litter box

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Sonesta Essential Des Moines offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Premium satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 30 per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 18

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Carbon monoxide detector

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50
  • Administrative fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 30 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Econo Lodge Inn Moines/Merle Hays Road Des Moines
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We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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