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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Iowa Events Center

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Property entrance
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace | View from room
Flat-screen TV
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area
In downtown Des Moines, Des Lux Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with continental breakfast, sauna and steam room, and in-room WiFi. Guests praise the central location near Wells Fargo Arena and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden as well as the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bar

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

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
  • ‪Fresko - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪801 Chophouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mash + MARROW - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Des Lux Hotel

Hotel near Iowa Events Center
Located close to Casey's Center and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Des Lux Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
  • A water dispenser, a gift shop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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 on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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
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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Des Lux Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Des Lux Hotel?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Des Lux Hotel on Aug 24, 2025 start from CA $205.62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Des Lux Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Des Lux Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Des Lux Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Des Lux Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–9:00 PM on request.

Where is Des Lux Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Fairgrounds are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Des Lux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 866 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 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

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place I've ever stayed at!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cymaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place very cool hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with very friendly staff. Breakfast was fantastic, much more than a continental breakfast with very attentive staff. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Michael

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

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff, great location. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building, decor, atmosphere, staff friendliness, cleanliness, and continental breakfast were all 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! We loved everything about the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service the rooms are incredible I recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained historical property. So elegant and stylish. The staff was incredibly helpful and responsive. Great location for dining and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really everything about this stay was ideal in terms of staff, decor, lush breakfast and quiet sleep. Our room was gorgeous, location ideal, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely art deco hotel. We loved our stay. The staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Amenities
I love to come and stay here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love the property and convenience. Quaint and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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