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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines, 4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA -(888) 420-1655
Area: Urbandale - Merle Hay
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HOTEL RATING: 
PLEASANT
3.4 out of 5 (311 Ratings)
12.9 miles from Des Moines centre
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Hotel Description
The Sonesta Essential Des Moines hotel is located with easy access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 35. The hotel is just minutes from the Iowa Events Center, the Des Moines Art Center, the Iowa State Fair fairgrounds and the Science Center of Iowa museum. Drake University is five miles away. Nearby is the Merle Hay Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the area and home to more than 100 shops and services. Enjoy outdoor recreation in the surrounding area, including golfing, tennis, boating and fishing. A variety of restaurants are nearby, several within walking distance from the hotel. This Des Moines, IA hotel offers many features and amenities, including free deluxe continental breakfast with waffles, free wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls, access to copy and fax services. The hotel has a meeting room that can accommodate up to 150 people for events and functions. In addition to standard amenities, all guest rooms include microwaves, refrigerators, cable television and pay-per-view movies. Some rooms feature sofa sleepers, coffee makers, desks, irons and ironing boards. Suites with balconies and whirlpool bathtubs are available. Nonsmoking rooms are offered. This hotel is pet-friendly hotel (additional fees apply). Ample parking is available on the premises and can accommodate most trucks, RVs, buses and cars.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Business Center
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Airport Shuttle
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Golf Course
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Air Conditioning
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Elevator
` BBQ facilities
` Private check-in/check-out
` vending machine
` telephone
` kitchenware
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Game Room
` Daily Housekeeping
` English
` Spanish
` Convenience Store
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` Hygiene certification
` Staff trained in safety protocol
` Temperature check for guests and staff
` Contactless check-in/out
` ATM or cash withdraw on site
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Laundry services
` Non-smoking property
` Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
` Soundproof rooms available
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Individually-wrapped food options
` Air conditioning in public area
` Heating in public area
` Desk/workspace available
` Professional cleaning services
` Allergy-free rooms available
` Cleaning products available
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Xerox/fax in business center

Sonesta Essential Des Moines Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Pleasant (3.4 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Haenay Sun, 4 May 2025

Exceptional

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Avery Sun, 4 May 2025

Superb

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Barbara Fri, 2 May 2025

Very good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Nothing was ok

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Randy Thu, 1 May 2025

Exceptional

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Evelyn Wed, 30 April 2025

Superb

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Dennis Tue, 29 April 2025

Good

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

A Mon, 28 April 2025

Disappointing

Liked: Shower was ok
Disliked: Looks are deceiving, exterior looks like a very nice place but the rooms were dirty.

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Latece Mon, 28 April 2025

It was horrible we checked...

Liked: The location
Disliked: The smell, the room was disgusting, and the facilities were unkept

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Mittal Sat, 26 April 2025

Superb

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Whitney Fri, 25 April 2025

Exceptional

Liked: The room was beautiful.
Disliked: The children who spoke to strangers???

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines 4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA