Sonesta Essential Des Moines | Hotel in Des Moines

7.0 (404 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  6 Bathrooms  21 Guests
Lovington Hotel | Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Hotel in Lovington, Des Moines

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.

Sonesta Essential Des Moines is located in Des Moines.

This 137 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Laundry, Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, and several others. This is a 2 star rated property and has over 404 reviews with the average score of 7 . Coming to Des Moines and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Convenience store on site
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
Guest Services
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Express check-in/out
  • Private check-in/out
  • Business center
  • ATM on site
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

You must show a valid photo id and credit card upon check-in, please note that the property can only accommodate pets with a maximum weight of 50lb or less, please note that pets will incur an additional charge of $50 usd per day. , please note that a maximum of 2 pets are allowed per room.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.32
Location:
7.95
Staff:
7.61
Facilities:
7.15
Comfort:
7.43
Cleanliness:
7.55
Dec 29, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Queen Room - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Shower cap, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Guest bathroom, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Shower cap, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Guest bathroom, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Room with Spa Bath
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Shower cap, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Guest bathroom, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Superior King Suite - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 27 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Shower cap, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Guest bathroom, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Room - Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
King Room - Non-Smoking

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower cap, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Guest bathroom, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Queen Room - Accessible/Nonsmoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom, Shower cap, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Guest bathroom, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Queen Suite with Three Queen Beds - Non Smoking
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 27 m2
3 Queen bed(s) Bed
Queen Suite with Three Queen Beds - Non Smoking

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower cap, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Guest bathroom, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors

Outdoors

Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
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