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About the Hotel

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

Offering 137 rooms, the pet-friendly Sonesta Essential Des Moines Hotel is near the entertainment district of Des Moines, approximately 25 minutes' walk from Westchester Park. The 2-star hotel offers high-speed Internet access in public areas and has a meeting room and a business centre for those staying on business.

Location

This Des Moines hotel is situated around 2 km from Lions Park, while Terra Lake Park is about 3 km away.

Fairgrounds and a mall can be easily found close to the accommodation.

For those travelling from afar, Des Moines International airport is 22 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The rooms at Sonesta Essential Des Moines Hotel have a multi-channel TV, along with a microwave for your convenience. Bathrooms are equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as hair dryers and a shower cap.

Eat & Drink

Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Wendy's is a stone's throw from the hotel.

Leisure & Business

There is a fitness suite at the Sonesta Des Moines.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Kamar kembar superior
Max:
2 persons
29 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Kamar queen executive
Max:
2 persons
56 m² 
Bed options:
1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King
Shower
Bathtub
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Kamar queen deluxe
Max:
2 persons
35 m² 
Bed options:
1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King
Shower
Bathtub
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

City Centre
Des Moines 8.9 km
Airports
Des Moines International (DSM) 15.9 km
Boone Municipal (BNW) 60.7 km

Facilities

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • BBQ facilities

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Patio

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Hotel location

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50322
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4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50322
Nearby
American Reading Academy
560 m
Restaurants
Derry's Lounge
390 m
4845 Merle Hay Rd Ste B
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
310 m
4601 Merle Hay Rd.
Taco Bell
290 m
4875 Merle Hay Ln
Wendy's
410 m
4935 Merle Hay Road Ste 1
Twisted Bean Coffee Company
680 m
4504 Merle Hay Rd
Bamboo Buffet and Grill
1.0 km
4349 Merle Hay Rd
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room