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Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
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Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(86 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 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 curtains

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About this property

Des Lux Hotel

Along with a fitness centre, 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 a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. 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 centre.

Children aged 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 on-site spa services. Services include massages.
The free breakfast at Des Lux Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Temple Theater. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a free round-trip airport shuttle, plus a gym.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center
  • Free airport shuttle service
Des Lux Hotel offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Des Lux Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Des Lux Bar – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Covered parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet and self 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1903
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
Des Lux Hotel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 933 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1072 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing and definitely a favorite of mine. It is an older hotel but everything is clean and beautiful. The staff was so friendly and the free breakfast was the best I have ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and located in a walkable area of downtown. The room was clean and we enjoyed our weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Annie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was very nice and helpful! This was one of my favorite places to stay. So thank you all.
Yes…just yes
Beautiful room decorations
Shhhhhh
Beautiful front of historic building
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and helpful staff. Our room was huge!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy decor. Great staff. Clean room. No noise. Shower takes a little while to get hot but it’s an old hotel lol.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Terrific
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo, Ottumwa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I went out of town to Celebrate our 25th wedding Anniversary the staff did such an amazing job in our room it was beautiful. Staff very friendly room very clean never seen a place like Dex Lux definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My wife and I l love to stay at the Des Lux anytime we go to shows in Des Moines. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You need to like the older more dark wood antique furniture type environment, but if you do this is a nice hotel. Everything worked well and it was clean and the staff were very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great. Better than expected the living room space was actually spacious compared to other cramped hotels. Staff worked hard to met me needs. Im having a hard time finding where to improve on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neneka

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it! My favorite hotel so far.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and helpful! They had a really nice breakfast and everything from the room to the gym was clean. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Usman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

joesph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. Very romantic. The heat in the room, like literal heater was very good when it was so cold outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026