Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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Map
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • 801 Grand
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hy Vee Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Des Lux Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Downtown Des Moines
Along with a fitness center, 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 a spa tub, valet parking, and spa services. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
In addition to a spa tub, Des Lux Hotel features a sauna and a fitness center. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Des Lux Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
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
  • Spa 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

Property 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 fire extinguisher, 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 spa 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

Des Lux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1002 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like they decorated for the holidays while keeping the charm of the old building. It is fancy without being gaudy. Kind of that old school cool kind of vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

don, Golden Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About as close to 5 stars as you can get. Fabulous holiday props and display. De Luxe is appropriate for this property. No pool, but a great hot tub. Free breakfast is well done even if no biscuits and gravy. A lobby coffee maker would be a great addition, and a 2nd TV would be welcome -
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attention to detail and was decorated wonderfully for Halloween!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the place but downtown area needs a lot of cleaning up
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so unique and has a really special feeling to it. It is intimate, immaculately decorated and the furnishings and decor are quirky and weird and so fun. The bed was super comfy and the fireplace in our room along with the high ceilings, was just perfect. The staff was also wonderful. Highly recommend! Park across the street for $10/day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Des Moines.
The hotel is so unique with the decor! The staff is always amazing and makes you feel like family. The hotel is in a great location which allows you to walk to so many places.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Our favorite downtown stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool vibe in a great area and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jubal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor and ambiance of this hotel. Very unique!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, large room, fireplace, bathroom clean and roomy. Would help if step up in floor was marked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING stay even for Stay-cation
Amazing stay! The place was so nice and added a lot of artistic flare. The room was amazing with a comfortable bed and fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will come again!
We were welcomed kindly, given pertinent information, then we were free to enjoy our beautiful room. Also free to explore the very clean and interesting downtown area on foot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley Rae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Broomfield

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this place beautiful views beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delpeche

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ambiance
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024