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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property

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Welcome to the Des Lux Hotel, featuring a grand entrance with a bold sign, double doors, and elegant planters.
Cozy living area with a stone fireplace, plush sofa, and ornate mirror.
Relax in style with plush armchairs and a beautifully designed centerpiece.
Guests enter a spacious lobby with a high ceiling, featuring a large mirror above a fireplace, surrounded by comfortable seating and decorative accents.
Relax in a spacious seating area with comfortable chairs and enjoy a drink at the bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Wells Fargo Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Des Lux Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Downtown Des Moines
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a sauna. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, valet parking, and spa services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Des Lux Hotel offers 51 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
In addition to a hot tub, Des Lux Hotel features a sauna and a fitness center. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Des Lux Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Des Lux Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Des Lux Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1903
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lux Hotel Des Moines
Lux Des Moines
Suites Of 800 Locust Hotel Des Moines
Hotel Of 800 Locust
Des Lux Hotel Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa
Hotel Of 800 Locust
Des Lux Hotel Hotel
Des Lux Hotel Des Moines
Des Lux Hotel Hotel Des Moines
Suites Of 800 Locust Hotel Des Moines

Des Lux Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 870 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1011 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel. Room was very nice. Hotel bar was hopping Saturday night. Awesome bar manager. Breakfast very good with alot of options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodations were amazing; very clean, best hottub ever, delicious breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
I feel like we got a great value for our stay. Friendly staff at check in, super helpful with questions about parking. Parking was close and convenient. The hotel was beautiful. Very clean. Traffic noise was a bit loud at night, but hard to avoid that with it being downtown. Breakfast in the morning was good, lots of options. Hot tub and sauna were a great plus. If I’m in the area again, I’d stay there again without question.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelia, owatonna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby was stunning, I felt like I was in a movie. Desk staff greeted us immediately and directed us to parking and later to restaurants. There is not really shopping and dining in the immediate area of the hotel. But we were headed downtown later anyway. Though could could walk for lunch. Loved being able to come back to the bar later in the evening, modern vibe with great service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful design and decor with an old world feel of sophistication. Very grand yet warm and inviting. Front desk staff kind and welcoming. Definitely go for a king corner with fireplace! Lovely elegant experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Neal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I don't like is the view out my window of a dull courtyard. It should be spiced up with trees and flowers with some kind of decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 for couples trip!

We had a quick couples trip in downtown Des Moines and this hotel was perfect! It was romantic and swanky, comfortable bed, nice big bathroom. Great service and a fun hotel bar! Overall 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis P LaVilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful in every way
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful and they were attentive and walkable to bars.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice decore, very clean, excellent staff, and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place in Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property - this hotel group does a good job with these older buildings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable hotel for an overnight stay. Arrived on Sunday so the parking garage across the street was free (otherwise max $10/day). The hot tub, sauna and steam room were the highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tate

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA, Davenport

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic hotel was perfectly restored, with a mix of historic styled interiors and modern art. As an art history enthusiast, I thought it was uniquely beautiful. Staff were phenomenal without being overbearing or fake. I used to work in hospitality so I notice these things. Looking forward to returning, as is my mom who lives in Iowa.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel & rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025