Description
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.. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (availab… more
You'll be centrally located in Des Moines with a stay at Des Lux Hotel, within a 15-minute walk of Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena. 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.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Ruan Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi The Temple for Performing Arts - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi 801 Grand - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Des Moines Public Library - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi Polk County Courthouse - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Pappajohn Sculpture Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi World Food Prize Hall of Laureates - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Des Moines Civic Center - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Iowa Hall of Pride - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Walnut Street Bridge - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi Hy Vee Hall - 1 km / 0.6 mi The preferred airport for Des Lux Hotel is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 8.3 km / 5.1 mi . Near Wells Fargo Arena.
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..
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Computer room
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Pets
- No pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- 24-hour gym
- Café
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Computer room
- Dry cleaning service
- Fax/photocopier
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- Hairdresser / Barber
- Iron
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Serviced office
- Shoe shiner
- Bars
- Bar
- Indoor bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Breakfast in bed
- Rooms for events / banquets
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Jacuzzi
- Massages
- Sauna
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Lift with braille
- Wheelchair access
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Based on 975 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Des Moines - Ia
Showing 4 featured reviews out of 975 TripAdvisor reviews
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K4175KWbh
09/08/2026
“I am glad we stayed here due to rescheduled trip dates.”
My wife and I recently took an anniversary trip to Des Moines. We had debated between this hotel and another...choosing the other, but after some things changed in our life we had to reschedule the trip for the next week when the other hotel was fully booked. We then ended up staying at Des Lux a… more
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Jacqueline G
Saint Peters, Missouri
28/07/2026
“Nice !”
2nd time in 2 years; I think that tells you something about our experience. We like the location and parking garage right across the street - no elevators at the moment so please be prepared. The hotel it self gives off a nostalgic feeling of royalty with different room experience depending on the … more
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bethdemello80
15/07/2026
“Definitely recommend!!”
My daughter and I have stayed here a few times and are always impressed with our stay. The hotel is just beautiful. From the furniture to the decor and lighting, just beautiful. The staff is knowledgeable about the area, quick with recommendations for dining and entertainment options and always fri… more
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Robert G
Bethesda, Maryland
13/07/2026
“Historic Hotel in downtown Des Moines, Iowa”
An historic hotel in the heart of Des Moines that is comfortable. The atmosphere is that of the 1930s or before. In an age of small hotel rooms, the room was large, the desk opulent, the bed comfortable and the bathroom large with double sinks (his and hers). The room was clean. There was street no… more
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