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Sonesta Essential Des Moines ee - (888) 406-7656
Sonesta Essential Des Moines, 4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA -(888) 406-7656
Area: Urbandale - Merle Hay
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HOTEL RATING: 
PLEASANT
3.3 out of 5 (242 Ratings)
12.9 miles from Des Moines centre
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Hotel Description
The Sonesta Essential Des Moines hotel is located with easy access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 35. The hotel is just minutes from the Iowa Events Center the Des Moines Art Center the Iowa State Fair fairgrounds and the Science Center of Iowa museum. Drake University is five miles away. Nearby is the Merle Hay Mall one of the largest shopping centers in the area and home to more than 100 shops and services. Enjoy outdoor recreation in the surrounding area including golfing tennis boating and fishing. A variety of restaurants are nearby several within walking distance from the hotel. This Des Moines IA hotel offers many features and amenities including free deluxe continental breakfast with waffles free wireless high-speed Internet access free local calls access to copy and fax services. The hotel has a meeting room that can accommodate up to 150 people for events and functions. In addition to standard amenities all guest rooms include microwaves refrigerators cable television and pay-per-view movies. Some rooms feature sofa sleepers coffee makers desks irons and ironing boards. Suites with balconies and whirlpool bathtubs are available. Nonsmoking rooms are offered. This hotel is pet-friendly hotel (additional fees apply). Ample parking is available on the premises and can accommodate most trucks RVs buses and cars.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Golf Course
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Elevator
` BBQ facilities
` Private check-in/check-out
` vending machine
` kitchenware
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Game Room
` Daily Housekeeping
` English
` Spanish
` Convenience Store
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` Hygiene certification
` Staff trained in safety protocol
` Temperature check for guests and staff
` Contactless check-in/out
` ATM or cash withdraw on site
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Laundry services
` Non-smoking property
` Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
` Soundproof rooms available
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Individually-wrapped food options
` Air conditioning in public area
` Heating in public area
` Professional cleaning services
` Allergy-free rooms available
` Cleaning products available
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)

Sonesta Essential Des Moines Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Pleasant (3.3 out of 5)

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4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Melissa Tue, 7 January 2025

Very good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Evan Mon, 6 January 2025

Overall, very good. We’ll come...

Liked: Convenient, clean, parking lot was spacious.
Disliked: The bathroom fan and refrigerator in Room 340 each made very unpleasant noises, and detracted from our enjoyment.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Cesar Wed, 1 January 2025

Very good

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Kimberly Mon, 30 December 2024

Bad

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Antoine Fri, 27 December 2024

Superb

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Ansu Wed, 25 December 2024

Superb

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Wilkins Mon, 23 December 2024

Very good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Sandro Thu, 19 December 2024

Very good

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Kim Mon, 16 December 2024

Bad

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Wheeler Mon, 16 December 2024

Pleasant

Liked: it has breakfast
Disliked: I couldn't take my food to my room.staff are unpleasant to be around makes your stay unsatisfying

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines 4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA