Sonesta Essential Des Moines
The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines/Merle Hays Road offers convenient amenities such as complimentary WiFi, a 24/7 front desk, a business center, and meeting rooms.
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Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-Out 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2021
Floors: 4
Rooms: 139
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 139
Handicap Rooms: 3
Suites: 12
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 1
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Mi
Ownership: Bhavik Shah
Nightly Parking: 0
Total Taxes: 12.00%
Total Misc Fees: $3.00 USD
Cancellation: Happy to hold a courtesy block up to 4 weeks prior to arrival. Deposit may be required on groups of 10 or more rooms during peak season.
Check-In Instructions:
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Assistive listening devices available
- Banquet hall
- Braille or raised signage
- Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coin laundry on site
- Daily
- Designated smoking areas
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Elevator
- Food and water bowls
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free WiFi
- Free breakfast
- Free continental breakfast
- Free self parking
- Housekeeping on request
- Laundry facilities
- Litter box
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- No cribs (infant beds) available
- Number of meeting rooms - 1
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Pets allowed
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Professional property host/manager
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Vending machine
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Yes, green certified.
Free breakfast which includes fruit, yogurt, waffles, breads, coffee & tea. On the weekends in addition the hotel serves bacon & eggs.
Parking is free for all guests.
Wi-Fi is free to all guests.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Essential workers only - NO
For long stays, check out the Sonesta ES studio suites
More than 55 properties in brand
For groups they can typically comp 1 room per 40
The Sonesta highlights above are subject to change without notice.
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FAQs about Sonesta Essential Des Moines
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Sonesta Essential Des Moines have?
There are 139 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?
Free breakfast which includes fruit, yogurt, waffles, breads, coffee & tea. On the weekends in addition the hotel serves bacon & eggs.
What parking is available at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?
Parking is free for all guests.
How much does internet cost?
Wi-Fi is free to all guests.
Is Sonesta Essential Des Moines pet friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed. $35/pet/day
Is there shuttle service at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?
The Essential Des Moines is conveniently located just minutes from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), making travel easy and efficient for both business and group guests. With a short drive to and from the airport, guests can enjoy quick arrivals and departures without the congestion of larger metro airports. The close proximity to DSM allows for smooth transportation planning and adds an extra level of convenience for groups, meetings, and travelers flying in from across the country.
Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Sonesta Essential Des Moines.
Feel free to use the Sonesta Essential Des Moines meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Des Moines event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
Room Details
- Broadlawns Medical Center - 5.8 mi
- Drake University - 6.4 mi
- Valley West Mall - 7.0 mi
- Science Center of Iowa - 7.1 mi
- Des Moines Arts Center - 7.1 mi
- Zoo Lounge - 7.3 mi
- Salisbury House - 7.8 mi
- Hoyt Sherman Place - 8.1 mi
- Terrace Hill - 8.1 mi
- Blank Children's Hospital - 8.1 mi
- Veterans Memorial Auditorium - 8.5 mi
- Des Moines Public Library - 8.6 mi
- 801 Grand - 8.7 mi
- Wells Fargo Arena - 8.7 mi
- Iowa Events Center - 8.8 mi
- Des Moines Botanical Center - 8.9 mi
- Polk County Convention Complex - 8.9 mi
- Walnut Street Bridge - 9.3 mi
- Iowa Science Center - 9.5 mi
- State Historical Society of Iowa Museum - 9.6 mi
- Iowa Historical Museum - 9.6 mi
- Metropolitan Medical Center - 9.8 mi
- Iowa State Capitol Building - 9.9 mi
- Principal Park - 9.9 mi
- Sec Taylor Stadium - 10.0 mi
- Saylorville Lake - 11.4 mi
- Kingsway Christian College - 12.2 mi
- Jordan Creek Town Center - 12.4 mi
- West Des Moines Holiday Inn and Suites - 12.4 mi
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 12.8 mi
- Fort Des Moines Memorial Park - 12.9 mi
- Compassion Bible College - 12.9 mi
- Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13.4 mi
- James W. Crownie Sports Complex - 14.1 mi
- Sleepy Hollow Sports Park - 15.1 mi
- Blank Park Zoo - 15.4 mi
- Adventureland - 16.4 mi
- Big Creek State Park - 17.0 mi
- Summerset Winery - 27.6 mi
- National Balloon Museum - 32.1 mi
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The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines/Merle Hays Road offers convenient amenities such as complimentary WiFi, a 24/7 front desk, a business center, and meeting rooms.