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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.8 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.)
    ‪9 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
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Casey's Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Mash + MARROW - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Centro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 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

Reviews

Des Lux Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 885 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1018 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maya

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

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel, good selection for breakfast. Loved our room! Service was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here and had a great stay. It was only for one night, but I was very satisfied. front desk staff were friendly. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Loved the high ceilings and tall headboard. Just a great ambiance, dark wood finishes. Only thing that didn’t mesh with the vibe was the tub/shower combination. Just seemed outdated for the rest of the room and bathroom. Otherwise, fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very unique in decor, reasonably priced, and parking was easy to navigate - even using the parking garage. It was less than half a mile walk to the farmer's market, and there were several breweries and restaurants also in walking distance. Staff was extremely friendly. Hotel was quiet...we never heard our neighbors. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Favorite hotel in town

I’ve stayed here several times and it continues to be my favorite hotel in Des Moines. Exceptional ambiance, comfort, and customer service. The complimentary breakfast and workout area is an additional plus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

kaitlyn, knoxville

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun, funky hotel. Probably the best hotel I’ve stayed at in awhile. Staff were wonderful and helpful. I was initially concerned about street noise, but I ended up sleeping like a baby. Breakfast was good, with lots of options. I would stay here again, no hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mechille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff and beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nastarsha

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was nice but the air cin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlei

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Montpelier

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Commerce City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Des Lux and will definitely be back next time we come through Des Moines. After completing RAGBRAI again we decided to treat ourselves and relax a bit before heading home. The whirlpool was amazing! Spacious and just the right temp. Lots of options for dining nearby. Be sure to stop by the bar and enjoy a cocktail with Sherry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
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

Melanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is always my go to... large, luxurious rooms, great bedding, bar, and outstanding breakfast included!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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