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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

★★ 4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa, 50322, Des Moines, US

7.2 guest rating· 240 reviews

About this hotel

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.

Rooms & rates

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Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Suite, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 6 · 3× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>3 Queen Beds</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Suite, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free local calls, queen sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4 · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free self parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • ATM/banking
  • Banquet hall
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Elevator
  • Food and water bowls
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  • Housekeeping on request
  • Litter box

Location

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4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa, 50322, Des Moines, US

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to anytime
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say7.2240 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Good for the price+ Clean room− Unsafe area− Cleanliness issues− Poor breakfast
Cleanliness6.8
Service8.8
Location6.3
Room Quality7.3
Amenities7.8
Value for Money7.8

Guest review

8.0

Had a good night sleep in a comfy bed.

− Had to leave early so no breakfast available.

Diane1World · US · 2026-07-25

Nothing special/dishonest

5.0

− Did not mention pet fee in listing.$50 is ridiculous. It should list the fee when booking not as a surprise at the front desk. That’s lying by omission.

Christopher · US · 2026-07-24

Guest review

1.0

Location

− The staff plus they kicked us out of our room supposedly because of smoking cigarettes in the room and I just had rerented the room

Smith · US · 2026-07-22

Guest review

9.0

Comfortable bed

Peter · AU · 2026-07-21

Good to know

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.

›Pets

Maximum number of pets per room 2

›Pets

Only dogs and cats are allowed

›Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

›Pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

›Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

›Pets

Pets allowed

›Sustainability Certifications

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-in is available

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available

›Pets

Service animals are allowed