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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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 curtains

Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 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
(27 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

  • ‪Palmer’s Deli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Centro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mash + MARROW - ‬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 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. 905 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1046 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benny

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gotta try the Des Luxe.

Truly a unique property worth experiencing. Plusses: architecture, room size, great bathrooms, spacious gym, staff was incredibly helpful and friendly Minuses: Breakfast was OK; a little better than a Hampton Inn. And the TV’s need to be upgraded to streaming-capable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Senior Games Participants

Beautiful old hotel in a walkable neighborhood. A/C was wonderful on a hot day! Breakfast was delicious. Bed was very comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully decorated hotel. Included breakfast is one of the best ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. We were only in town for 1 night, but wish we could have stayed longer. Beauty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zouhair

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
dirty sheets , pillows. The toilet keps flashing the entire time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

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

10/10 Excellent

brandon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic hotel that is nicely refurbished with an artistic and well-decorated flair.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s our second time staying at Des Lux. It was very good the first time and still a great place to stay downtown. The breakfast was better than we remember the first time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Beautiful property in a great location.

BEAUTIFUL property. Would definitely stay here again. Enjoyed a visit to the bar -service was excellent. Property is walkable to entertainment and dining options. The ONLY complaint is that the large blue LED light on the beer/wine fridge is SO BRIGHT that it's distracting at bedtime. I covered the darn thing with two towels and the light still bled through.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Its decor is quirky and free breakfast is really good. I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

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

10/10 Excellent

richard, madison

awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a very nice hotel. It's just that the decor is quirky enough to feel uncomfortable. Almost black walls. A half-size statue of Michaelangelo's David in the lobby...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Iowa city,

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel s beautiful and unique. Staff was fantastic and friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025