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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
Lobby lounge
Flat-screen TV
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • 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.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 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
(37 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 this property

Des Lux Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Iowa Events Center
Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a sauna. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include Access to hot tub, valet parking and spa services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Des Lux Hotel offers 51 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include Access to hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged 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 on-site spa services. Services include massages.
The free breakfast at Des Lux Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Temple Theater. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a free round-trip airport shuttle, plus a gym.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort, comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center
  • Free airport shuttle service
Des Lux Hotel offers its guests Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre 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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Des Lux Bar – On-site 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 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business centre
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
Des Lux Hotel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 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

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Just stay-it won't disappoint!!

We had an amazing 2 night stay! Love the decor, vibe and feeling of this hotel. We were in town to celebrate my hubby's birthday and they gifted us a nice bottle of champagne! Very curtious staff, nice breakfast options and our room was amazing. We will return when we are back in town!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun hotel in downtown Des Moines with a friendly staff. Breakfast was very good! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ibenjoyed the unique decor and architectural style of the building. The mattresses were fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Eclectic and Creative Drecir

Great stay - fun and creative decor. Lots of options for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Arty historic hotel with no in-hotel parking

Cool update of a historic hotel. Good bar but no restaurant (but a great Mexican place, Malo, two blocks away). Very Arty; nice people and good service. Only negative is the hotel does not have its own parking; you have to park in the public ramp across the street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury at it's finest, I won't stay anywhere else
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with family
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

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel! Incredible unique vintage looking feel inside, very classy and comfortable. Easy street and parking garage parking all over near the building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we stepped into the captivating reception area, rich with elegant French decor, I knew I was going to love the stay. Our room, with a cozy fireplace and beautiful windows, was the perfect retreat. I was so relaxed I wished I could have slipped into those comfy robes before heading to the thoughtful complimentary breakfast to be followed up with a visit to the spa on the lower level. Last but not least was the hotel’s stylish bar and perfect place for an evening drink since dining and food were at least a few blocks away. Truly an unforgettable stay—I can’t wait to return!
Reception
Reception
Hotel room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about this place! Right from the start our check in went smooth, we were upgraded to a fabulous suite…Sandy was amazing and so helpful. The room was top notch, so clean and cute and unique. The bar had fun drinks and it was just fun to walk around and take in all the decor. I would 100% stay here again. I loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

10/10 Excellent

Terence, Houston

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
What an amazing experience. Such a beautiful place. It’s like an art gallery inside. You will not be disappointed. And the staff was great, they were extremely kind. They also me check in early and check out late.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

D.J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Washington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient downtown location, quirky, eclectic, high-end decor in the rooms and public spaces (working fireplaces in the rooms!). Helpful, friendly staff. Easy walking to excellent restaurants and amenities, Great cocktail bar on site. Easy parking across the street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the eclectic decor! Friendly folks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing we loved the bar and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joy, Dubuque

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable. I enjoyed the unusual decor. The vibe wasn’t sterile/cold. Could use some fresh paint in the room and the lighted mirror didn’t work. Also, the hair dryer was dirty (but I brought my own, so no worries fume).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025