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7.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa, 50322, Des Moines, US

Sonesta Essential Des Moines - main view

About the Property

Modern Amenities

Convenient Location

Comfortable Accommodations

Book your stay at Sonesta Essential Des Moines today and experience modern amenities like a fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and convenient vending machines. Our hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and free self-parking. Enjoy a comfortable stay in one of our 150 air-conditioned rooms equipped with refrigerators and microwaves. With close proximity to attractions like Merle Hay Mall and Drake University, Sonesta Essential Des Moines is the perfect choice for your visit to Des Moines.

Facilities & Amenities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Elevator
ATM/banking
Wheelchair accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Braille or raised signage
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

7.2
Very Good240 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the good for the price.

Categories

Cleanliness6.8
Service8.8
Location6.3
Room Quality7.3
Amenities7.8
Value for Money7.8
Food and Beverage5.3
Overall Experience7.5

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TrinetteusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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AndreausUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Clean and comfortable and a good price

Smelled like smoke in some areas of the halls and the breakfast was disappointing

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HowieusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Generally OK, I'd give it an overall 6 or 7. The disadvantages were offset well by the better facto"

5.0

Breakfast was good. Facility was very clean ! Staff was courteous. Rooms are well maintained and updated.

Noise. A Visiting group of, adolescent, soccer players from Africa, here for a workshop were very rowdy until 11:30 pm. Playing soccer in the halls of the third floor. I could not get to sleep until after that time. They're chaperones did not quiet them down until after 11 pm. Staff did not intervene. Immediate grounds are well kept, however the boarder areas shared by adjacent properties, and surrounding, other properties are cluttered and weedy.

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ThaousUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 13, 2026

"Decent for a quick stay"

7.0

Decent price

Not that clean

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CynthiausUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 12, 2026

"Good"

3.0

I liked the price. From the outside, it looks nice.

I didn't like the staff, the $50 down payment that was not asked for until after I paid for the room, the room had tape on the door, burn marks in my sheets and it smelled.

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JanetusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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AryamusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

It was very clean and comfortable, no noise at all. I loved that it had an elevator too because we had a good amount of luggage.

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NehringusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 4, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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BrunousUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 4, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Everything was awesome.

Nothing, everything was awesome.

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HooverusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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