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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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Verified GuestusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 14, 2025

"Very Good"

7.0
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SuasteguiusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 13, 2025

"Good"

1.0

They lie about the price in booking.com and don't assume the responsibility by blaming the app and don't really care about the customer service at all bad experience never again 😕😕

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PaulausUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 12, 2025

"Horrific"

1.0

Off the interstate and close to the hospital

The overwhelming smell of marijuana both inside and out had the weather not been so dangerous I would have cancelled and taken my children elsewhere

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KasiusUS
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 10, 2025

"Very Good"

7.0
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MatthewusUS
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 10, 2025

"Good"

5.0
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HargonusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 8, 2025

"Comfortable and peaceful"

8.0

The room was freezing when we arrived. We had to leave so the room to warm up. It eventually did & we were fine. Recommend to turn on heat prior to arrival

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nyachangusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 20, 2025

"Good"

1.0
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ZephyrusUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 18, 2025

"Not clean"

3.0

Breakfast options were decent, hot food was hot, not lukewarm like a lot of places tend to be. There were even waffle makers for fresh waffles and hot coffee that's not too strong. The parking lot was ample and made maneuvering a U-Haul with a trailer easy. Close to the interstate, so the location makes traveling through convenient.

The room was not adequately clean. I've been a housekeeper and I would never leave a room in that state for a guest. I expected better from a 3 star hotel. Hair on the toilet seat and toilet tank, hair in the tub, hair and coffee stains on the floor, and the worst is there was hair all over the sheets, even though the bed was made very nearly. This tells me that they either didn't change the sheets at all, or didn't launder them appropriately. Seriously gross. I also notified them when making the reservation that I would be checking in late, so there was plenty of time for housekeeping to clean. They really dropped the ball, having a clean room is a basic expectation of any hotel. If I wasn't so exhausted from driving for 12 hours I would've asked for a room transfer. But I was too tired to think straight TBH. So I cleaned up myself the best I could and just made it work. But if you're immune-compromised or something I wouldn't risk it. Go to a hotel that is consistently clean instead. The room entrance is also poorly soundproofed. I could hear my neighbors conversations clearly while walking past their doors in the hall, and kept waking up all night as people would walk by my door. All in all, at least it was warm and private, but the cleanliness leaves much to be desired

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Maria TerezausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 17, 2025

"Very Good"

7.0
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XavierusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 15, 2025

"Good"

2.0

They didnt guve me bqcj ny depostir

Nothing they are rude

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