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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property

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Property entrance
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace | View from room
Flat-screen TV
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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 curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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 curtains

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

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 - 0.7 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Casey's Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Principal Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Scopri Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mash + MARROW - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fresko - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪801 Chophouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Centro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Des Lux Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Covered parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1903
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 863 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elegance and comfort

Impressed when opened the door. Lobby was inviting. Like stepping back in time perfect for a romantic hideaway comfey beds excellent. Loved the double vanity in bathroom. Room was perfect for lounging in front of fireplace. Sad no room service. Will be my choice. Anytime in Des Moines
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mychal

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel downtown Des Moines
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnne, Sioux Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa area didn’t seems as clean as we would have liked (film build up on sides of spa, wet sauna smelled musty) but spa had lots of nice equipment to work out. Locker rooms were locked (needed a passcode) which was odd.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Fun downtown hotel stay

From the minute we walked in all the staff were very friendly, answered our questions. The hotel is pretty unique with an eclectic collection of decor. Loved it. The lamp lady in our room was an awesome surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Couple trip.

Everything was amazing as always. Great customer service. Clean. Great free breakfast. One of the best bars in the Des Moines area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very unique and we loved all the decor. Check in/out was super easy and the front desk staff were super nice. Only complaint is in the bathroom on the bottom towel shelf and on the shower chair, we did have visible “pubic” hair.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth

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

Gem in Des Moines

Wonderful choice for our time in Des Moines. The hotel feels old school but at the same time modern. The room was spacious and well appointed. The bar was fantastic and service was great. Would definitely seek this hotel out for a future stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alfred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay, some of the outlets didn’t work and the tv was a little glitchy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, GRAND RAPIDS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Soooo coool!!! Rooms are awesome and clean. Luv the ambient lighting though out the entire building.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Just a one night stay, it was within walking distance via skywalk or streets to event center. We would stay there again if we are back in Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! What a gem! Our room was HUGE and beautiful!!! Love that breakfast is included and it was a fantastic selection! Can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truly Lux

Beautiful hotel, love the style and location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel. Room was very nice. Hotel bar was hopping Saturday night. Awesome bar manager. Breakfast very good with alot of options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodations were amazing; very clean, best hottub ever, delicious breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tanya

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
I feel like we got a great value for our stay. Friendly staff at check in, super helpful with questions about parking. Parking was close and convenient. The hotel was beautiful. Very clean. Traffic noise was a bit loud at night, but hard to avoid that with it being downtown. Breakfast in the morning was good, lots of options. Hot tub and sauna were a great plus. If I’m in the area again, I’d stay there again without question.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025