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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Iowa Events Center

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Welcome to the Des Lux Hotel, featuring a grand entrance with a bold sign, double doors, and elegant planters.
Guests enter a spacious lobby with a high ceiling, featuring a large mirror above a fireplace, surrounded by comfortable seating and decorative accents.
Relax in style with plush armchairs and a beautifully designed centerpiece.
Cozy living area with a stone fireplace, plush sofa, and ornate mirror.
Relax in a spacious seating area with comfortable chairs and enjoy a drink at the bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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Map
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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Classic hotel room with a large bed, tufted headboard, and matching bench.

Suite

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

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

Relax in comfort with a large bed, nightstand, and chair, set against a decorative backdrop.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

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

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Classic hotel room with a large bed, sitting area, and dresser, featuring a tufted armchair and wall-mounted TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Classic hotel room with a large bed, desk, and chair, plus a small table and lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Classic hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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

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

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, flat-screen TV, and cozy fireplace.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Relax in this cozy retreat with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and fireplace.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

View all photos for Presidential Suite

Relax in a spacious room with a curved sofa, armchairs, and a patterned rug.

Presidential Suite

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a desk area.

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

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Des Moines hotel, you'll find Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center. Also, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is within 2 miles (3 km) and Iowa State Fairgrounds is within 6 miles (10 km).

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

3.5-star hotel near Iowa Events Center
Des Lux Hotel offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Des Lux Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1903
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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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. 868 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1007 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

6/10 Okay

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reason I gave it only three stars was that we had three adults in the room and they had a sharing a king size bed. I went down to request a different room. They didn’t have any double beds available so they brought a caught up. When I got our bill, it was $50 tacked onto our bill for the cot. I asked him why I was being charged for the cop when there wasn’t enough accommodations for all the people in our party and they said you should’ve known that when you booked it. I thought you probably had a sleeper sofa to accommodate the other person I told them. She had said how did youto make a reservation I said through Travelocity. And all she said was that’s your problem right there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In every respect this hotel was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the luxury designs. I got the Whirlpool Suite and I was ABSOLUTELY in awe at the design. The staff was friendly. Loved. Loved. Will be doing it again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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