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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 291 guest reviews
- Free breakfast
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 51 rooms in property
- Hotel has 5 floors
- Hotel has 4 suites
- Check-in: 3:00pm
- Group booking rating of 10.0/10
- 3 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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Local Attractions
PapaJohn Sculpture Garden, Wells Fargo Arena, Civic Center of Greater DSM, Prarie Meadows, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Science Center, Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines Botanical Center, Salisbury House & Garden, Veterans Memorial Auditorium(Iowa Event Center), Hy-Vee Hall, Iowa Speedway.
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Verified Reviews of Des Lux Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Absolutely Wonderful!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Absolutely wonderful! I love this hotel!
Heather G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
02-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Apr 23 to Wed Apr 24 2024 at a $196.99 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
Experience luxury, elegance, and romance at the Suites of 800 Locust Hotel & Spa. Located in the heart of downtown, this exquisite hotel is close to shopping, nightlife, and restaurants. The Suites is a landmark destination, offering a European sense of grace and grandeur. It's in perfect harmony with old world charm and modern conveniences, resulting in a sophisticated infusing classical architecture with eclecticism and a touch of the unexpected. Included in each room night is a compimentary made to order omelet, belgian waffle, and continental breakfast.Both meeting rooms consist of the following;fiber optic cable high speed internet, four phone lines, full service AV equipment, pre-wired sound system, and executive refridgerator.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2001 |
| Floors: | 5 |
| Rooms: | 51 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 51 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 3 |
| Suites: | 4 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 3 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 1717 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 150 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 4 PM - 1 AM |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 48 hour cancellation | |
| Nightly Parking: | $20 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 0 |
| Total Taxes: | 0.12% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 5.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 7.00% |
| City Tax: | 0.00% |
| Country Tax: | 0.00% |
| VAT: Value Added Tax: | 0.00 VAT % Inclusive |
| GST: Goods and Services Tax: | 0.00 GST % |
| PST: Provincial Sales Tax: | 0.00 PST % |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 6.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 6.00% |
| Other Tax: | 0.00% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Parking Fee: | 20.00 Per Night |
| Cleaning Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 0.00 Per Item |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Spa Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Shipping Handling Fee: | 0.00 Per Item |
| Additional Person Fee: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Additional Room Fees: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 21.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 0.00% |
| Banquet Labor Fees: | 21.00 Per Hour |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 50.00 Per Function |
| Chef Attendant Fees: | 50.00 Per Function |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 6.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 5.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 28.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 3.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Hosted Bar: | 0.00 Per Function (depends on what level) |
| Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: | 0.00 Per Person/Per Hour (depends on selection) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Office in room available
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Sauna
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Spa
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Valet Parking
- VCR or VCP
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Des Moines International Airport is approx. 3 miles away. Taxi fare one way is approx. $15.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Scenic Route Bakery - A charming bakery offering delicious pastries and coffee. Located 0.2 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
- Lunch: Fong's Pizza - A unique pizza joint serving Asian-inspired pizzas and tiki drinks. Located 0.4 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
- Dinner: Centro Restaurant - A trendy Italian eatery known for its wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas. Located 0.3 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
- Activity: Pappajohn Sculpture Park - An outdoor art museum featuring a collection of contemporary sculptures. Located 0.5 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
- Breakfast: La Mie Bakery - A French-inspired bakery known for its croissants and quiches. Located 0.3 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
- Lunch: Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - A quirky burger joint with a horror-themed menu and creative milkshakes. Located 0.6 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
- Dinner: 801 Chophouse - A classic steakhouse offering prime cuts of meat and an extensive wine list. Located 0.2 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
- Activity: Iowa State Capitol - A beautiful architectural landmark with guided tours available. Located 0.8 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
- Breakfast: Waveland Cafe - A local favorite for hearty breakfast dishes and friendly service. Located 2.3 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
- Lunch: Django - A French-inspired bistro serving delicious sandwiches and salads. Located 0.7 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
- Dinner: Malo - A vibrant Mexican restaurant offering a variety of tacos and margaritas. Located 0.4 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
- Activity: Science Center of Iowa - A hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater. Located 1.2 miles from Des Lux Hotel.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Des Lux Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Des Lux Hotel.
Feel free to use the Des Lux Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Des Moines event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Meeting Room | 37 x 25 x 16 | 925 | 55/55 | -- | 40 | 36 | 28 | 21 | --/-- | 80 | 100 | 4 |
Close This Meeting RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 925 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 37 x 25 x 16 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 1 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Board Room | 24 x 14 x 16 | 336 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 16 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Board RoomGorgeous Board Room with hand-made Italian Granite Table and Leather Executive Chairs. Original brick from when the building was built in 1909 plus rich Eurpoean colors creates a grand atmosphere for day long meetings, board retreats and out of the box brainstorming sessions. Also great for meetings planned around a working breakfast, lunch or dinner. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 336 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 24 x 14 x 16 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Presidential Suite | 24 x 19 x 70 | 456 | 38/-- | 27 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 11 | --/-- | 51 | 46 | -- |
Close This Presidential SuitePatio Atrium that is shared between the two Presidential Suites. Perfect for Hospitality areas, Meet & Great, Cocktail Receptions or Out-of-the-Box Team Building. Room Type: Mezzanine Total Size: 456 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 24 x 19 x 70 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 12 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Des Lux Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Des Lux Hotel have?
There are 51 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Des Lux Hotel?
Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Can I get a AAA rate at Des Lux Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Des Lux Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Des Lux Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Testimonials:
"It has been great, just put in the all my information and wait for the bids to come. I didn't have to spend hours driving around town to get quotes. I give your site an A+!" A.R. - Schaumburg, IL
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