Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Set just off Interstates 80 and 35, Sonesta Essential Des Moines places city highlights within easy reach. The Iowa Events Center, the Des Moines Art Center, the Iowa State Fair fairgrounds, and the Science Center of Iowa are only minutes away, while Drake University is five miles from the hotel. Shopping is close at hand at Merle Hay Mall, one of the area's largest with more than 100 stores and services, and the surrounding area invites outdoor recreation, from golfing and tennis to boating and fishing. Dining is plentiful nearby, including several restaurants within walking distance.

Thoughtful amenities anchor a comfortable stay, beginning with a free deluxe continental breakfast featuring waffles, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and free local calls. Business needs are supported with access to copy and fax services and a flexible meeting room accommodating up to 150 guests for events and functions. Every guest room includes a microwave, refrigerator, cable television, and pay-per-view movies; select rooms add sofa sleepers, coffee makers, desks, and irons with ironing boards. Suites with balconies and whirlpool bathtubs are available, and nonsmoking accommodations are offered. The hotel is pet-friendly (fees apply) and provides ample on-site parking capable of fitting most trucks, RVs, buses, and cars.