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The staff were very welcoming and helpful! The breakfast area is the best I've seen at a hotel stateside! There's a few places of wear in the halls and the room, but clean and overall very impressive. The bar is pretty neat, too!

Big room, great staff, centrally located to restaurants, and Farmers market and more!

Wonderful hotel. Quiet. Bedding luxurious. Staff very friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Would stay again

Des Lux was top notch. Ambiance was the best in town Great photo opportunity for my daughters wedding photos and guests. Guests had a wonderful experience. Staff was stupendous. Rooms are awesome.

it would be nice to have a microwave in the room. it would be convenient to have modern technology plug ins for cell phones, usb charger and c charger

This is a classic property that feels elegant. The staff was great.

I really enjoyed my 31 birthday it was so classy and the guy Kobe was so nice everything was worth it I really think this was the best hotel I ever stayed in and I stayed in a lot of hotels

Decor was unique. Staff friendly and helpful.

Great hotel. Clean, friendly and lovely all around

We LOVE the Des Lux! Its a great place to celebrate special occasions. Spring for the corner fireplace king room. Well worth it!

Great place, cozy in the middle of downtown.

Beautiful rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Easy check in.

I cannot recommend this hotel enough. Gorgeous, clean, quiet, and super friendly staff. Sandy was amazing- went out of her way to make our stay great. The breakfast was awesome, safe but still a great selection. Easy walk to the YWCA Aquatic Center. Oh and the hotel smells amazing- not sure what they do- but the whole place smells awesome but is not overpowering. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Beautifully restored property

The hotel would have been fine however, Locust Street in front of the hotel has become a drag racing track for kids to rev their engines as loud as they can. I inquired about this noise at the front desk and they assured me that the police would make them get off the streets by 10 pm. Well... that was not rue at all. The noise of those cars lasted until at least 1:00 am. I barely got any sleep. When I mentioned at the front desk during check out, they said oh, yes, that has become the norm and the police won’t do anything about it. I wish I would have known that prior to booking our room. I will not be returning to the Des Lux Hotel because of that.

The staff was incredible, especially the front desk worker Mary

Locust St Des Moines IA

Hotel highlights

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free airport shuttle

Located in Downtown Des Moines, Des Lux Hotel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena. This 51-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a gym.


Dining

Free continental breakfast is served each morning from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. At the end of the day, unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available on request.


Property features

Guests staying at Des Lux Hotel enjoy a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. Parking is USD 10.00 per day (USD 25 per night for valet parking)—but if you prefer not to drive, catch a ride in the free airport shuttle (available on request). Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a spa tub, a business center, and a microwave in a common area.

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Des Lux Hotel

Everyone (18) Couples (9) Family (10)
5
Partner Couples

The staff were very welcoming and helpful! The breakfast area is the best I've seen at a hotel stateside! There's a few places of wear in the halls and the room, but clean and overall very impressive. The bar is pretty neat, too!

By on Aug 15, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 24, 2023

Thank you

5
Family

Big room, great staff, centrally located to restaurants, and Farmers market and more!

By , from Leawood on Aug 14, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 24, 2023

Thank you

5
Everyone

By on Jun 18, 2023

Review comment responded on Jul 8, 2023

Thank you

5
Family

Wonderful hotel. Quiet. Bedding luxurious. Staff very friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Would stay again

By on Jun 4, 2023

Review comment responded on Jun 6, 2023

Thank you Michael! This review is wonderful to receive!! We strive to make our guests stay wonderful, so to hear that we achieved that is spectacular!We'll see you next time.

5
Family

Des Lux was top notch. Ambiance was the best in town Great photo opportunity for my daughters wedding photos and guests. Guests had a wonderful experience. Staff was stupendous. Rooms are awesome.

By on May 1, 2023

Review comment responded on May 2, 2023

Nancy, this is such a wonderful review, thank you so much! I am so happy we could help make your stay great, and also your daughter's wedding! It's good to hear the front staff was accommodating and helpful, we strive for that. We'll see you next time!

5
Business Business

it would be nice to have a microwave in the room. it would be convenient to have modern technology plug ins for cell phones, usb charger and c charger

By on Feb 13, 2023

Review comment responded on Feb 13, 2023

We can put a microwave in your room, all of our room have cell phone charger on the night stands or desk.

5
Business Business

This is a classic property that feels elegant. The staff was great.

By on Jan 12, 2023

Review comment responded on Jan 12, 2023

Thank you for the wonderful review Charles, we hope to see you again!

5
Family with small children

I really enjoyed my 31 birthday it was so classy and the guy Kobe was so nice everything was worth it I really think this was the best hotel I ever stayed in and I stayed in a lot of hotels

By on Oct 23, 2022

Review comment responded on Oct 26, 2022

It was our pleasure, we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that we could help make your birthday that much more magical! We hope to have you as our guest again in the future!

5
Partner Couples

Decor was unique. Staff friendly and helpful.

By on Aug 18, 2022

Review comment responded on Aug 27, 2022

Thank you for staying with us Dennis! We hope to see you again in the future.

5
Everyone

Great hotel. Clean, friendly and lovely all around

By on Jun 29, 2022

Review comment responded on Jun 29, 2022

Thank you for the taking the time to review our hotel, Andrew. We look forward to your next stay!

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