Sonesta Essential Des Moines Hotel

Sonesta Essential Des Moines: Free breakfast, meeting space for 150, and pet-friendly rooms

Location & Access

The Sonesta Essential Des Moines sits with easy access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 35. It is minutes from the Iowa Events Center, the Des Moines Art Center, and the Iowa State Fair grounds. Merle Hay Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the area, is nearby, and Drake University is five miles away.

Guest Rooms

Guest rooms at the Sonesta Des Moines include microwaves and refrigerators, plus cable television with pay-per-view movies. Some rooms offer sofa sleepers and coffee makers. Suites with balconies and whirlpool bathtubs are available.

Amenities & Services

The hotel provides a free deluxe continental breakfast with waffles. A meeting room can accommodate up to 150 people for events and functions. Business amenities include copy and fax services.

Nearby Recreation & Dining

Outdoor activities such as golfing, tennis, boating, and fishing are available in the surrounding area. A variety of restaurants are within walking distance from the hotel. The hotel is near the Science Center of Iowa and the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Pet-Friendly & Parking

This Sonesta Essential Des Moines is pet-friendly with additional fees. Ample parking on the premises can accommodate most trucks, RVs, buses, and cars. Non-smoking rooms are offered throughout the property.

• Location: Near I-80/35, minutes from Iowa Events Center & Merle Hay Mall
• Rooms: Suites with balconies and whirlpool bathtubs, plus microwaves and fridges
• Dining: Free deluxe continental breakfast with waffles
• Business: Meeting room for up to 150 guests, copy and fax services
• Pet Policy: Pet-friendly accommodations (additional fees)
• Parking: Ample space for trucks, RVs, buses, and cars