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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge
Front of property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$304
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Explore the area

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800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, EMC Expo Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(89 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a desk with a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Des Moines

Des Lux Hotel places you in the centre of Des Moines, within just a 15-minute stroll of Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a free airport shuttle and a bar/lounge. .Des Lux Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Downtown Des Moines hotel include Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Blank Park Zoo.

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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casey's Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Principal Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palmer’s Deli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fresko - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Des Moines Athletic Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Proudfoot & Bird - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel offers its guests a 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.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1903
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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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 at scheduled times and on request
  • Covered parking on site (USD 12 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet and self 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 12 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM
  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Des Lux Hotel?

Des Lux Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Des Lux Hotel?

As of 30 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Des Lux Hotel on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$304, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Des Lux Hotel?

Yep, Des Lux Hotel has a covered self car park for USD 12 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Des Lux Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Des Lux Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers adore the free continental brekkie here! Served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Des Lux Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at Des Lux Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Des Lux Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Des Lux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 952 out of 1096 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 1096 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1096 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1096 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1096 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable starting with a great check-in, clean room and on site breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and comfortable, great for a relaxing stay. Breakfast was reasonable and long hours were convenient. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the breakfast of many options and the hot tub and steam room are exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic! Beautiful hotel, staff wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good. Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel every time we stay, never disappoints. Great staff, rooms, spa, breakfast, location and overall value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Wellness Center and unique hotel theme. Great breakfast and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless, the bed was super comfortable, breakfast was good and the staff was so nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great, room was excellent. Always enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, and the mattress so very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool old hotel. Everyone was nice and the bed was comfy. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay here often, absolutely fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gothic architecture hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, conveniently located, well-appointed room, nice breakfast spread. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect like the last time we stayed. Love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay will do again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel Mary at front desk amazing service, and Sherri at the bar is wonderful . Best stay I’ve had anywhere !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast. First room had a sink that was a bit dirty, moved us to a new room immediately Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and awesome hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026