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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Des Moines Iowa
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Discover a paradise for pets and their owners at Sonesta Essential Des Moines, where four-legged travelers are treated like VIP guests, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Wells Fargo Arena. This hotel is 40 minutes drive to Adventureland and 40 minutes drive to Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Relax in accommodations featuring mini-refrigerator, air conditioning, cable & satellite channels, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and a 32-inch flat-screen TV, easy-clean surfaces and versatile comforts. Conveniences include a desk, a phone and an iron and ironing board.

Property Details

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.

  • Banquet hall
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Food and water bowls
  • Vending machine
  • Free breakfast
  • Litter box
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Other details

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Merle Hay Mall - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Buccaneer Arena - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Drake University - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Val Air Ballroom - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Des Moines Community Playhouse - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Burns United Methodist Church - 8 km / 5 mi
Saylorville Lake - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Des Moines Art Center - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Greenbelt Trail - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Valley Junction - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Salisbury House - 9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
The nearest major airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36.1 km / 22.4 mi

  • 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.


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Administrative fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.


Other charges

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa 50322, United States