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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa, 50322
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4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa, 50322
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    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
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    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
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    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Wifi
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    • Hair dryer - by request
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    • Non Smoking
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    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Hair dryer - by request
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
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    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Hair dryer - by request
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV - Satellite Service
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    • TV size: 32
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    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Hair dryer - by request
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV - Satellite Service
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    • TV size: 32
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    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch TV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and microwave
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Hair dryer - by request
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 32
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    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch TV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and microwave
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Hair dryer - by request
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 32
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch TV with premium channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator and microwave
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Desk
    • Hair dryer - by request
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 32

ABOUT THE HOTEL

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About Sonesta Essential Des Moines Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

With a stay at Sonesta Essential Des Moines in Des Moines (Lovington), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Iowa Events Center. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Adventureland.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pet Policy for Sonesta Essential Des Moines
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Sonesta Essential Des Moines, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Sonesta Essential Des Moines are listed below.

Pets allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are allowed

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Featured Amenities

Free Parking

Sonesta Essential Des Moines Hotel Amenities

Business, Conference & Meetings

  • Banquet hall on site
  • Meeting Room Facilities

Fitness Services

  • GYM - Fitness facilities

General Amenities

  • Food and water bowls
  • Vending machine available
  • Litter box
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Braille or raised signage

General Amenities

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Designated smoking areas - fines apply
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Laundry Room
  • Elevator & lift on property
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM & banking on site

Internet

  • Free internet

Lobby Level Services

  • 24/7 front desk

Parking Services

  • RV, bus & truck parking - Free
  • Self parking - Free

Property Features

  • Assigned smoking areas

Restaurants & Bars

  • Coffee & tea in common areas

About Econo Lodge By Choice Hotels Brand Hotels

Before Super 8, there was Econo Lodge. Based in the United State and Canada, this economy motel chain brand is the second largest brand under the Choice Hotels group. Created to provide the finest accommodations under the budget-friendly category by Vernon Myers and his son Vernon Jr, Econo Travel now Econo Lodge materialized with funding and marketing help from Lloyd Tarbutton, a local businessman.

Interestingly, business started with Sandy Econo, the hotel’s “mascot” dressed in a Scottish skirt and tam walking around the neighborhood giving away brochures. However, the hotel chain was sold in 1983 for $836 million, all 306 hotels and adapted the name Econo Lodge instead of Econo Travel. The brand was sold and bought several times before Paul Wallace bought the brand and refurbished it and eventually sold it to Choice Hotels International in 1990.

Eventually, this hotel concept located in 865 Military Highway grew from one location to 800 hotels under the Econo Lodge brand today. Initially, there were 40 rooms in each property located near highways and roads. Expansion continues and by 2013, there were around 830 Econo Lodge hotels open and operating in the United States with 28 more under development. Every state in the U.S. and the Canadian province has an Econo Lodge in it.

HOTEL LOCATION

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Nearest airport and around Sonesta Essential Des Moines
- Des Moines, Iowa Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Merle Hay Mall - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
IHS-Iowa Health Systems - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Buccaneer Arena - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Drake University - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Windsor Heights Dog Park - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Val Air Ballroom - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Des Moines Community Playhouse - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Burns United Methodist Church - 8 km / 5 mi
Knapp Center - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Saylorville Lake - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Des Moines Art Center - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi

The nearest major airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36.1 km / 22.4 mi

EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Merle Hay Mall
Shopping mall offering a variety of stores, services, and eateries. (0.2 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 3850 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey
Local ice hockey venue hosting games and events. (1.5 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 7201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
Urbandale Historical Society
Museum showcasing the history of Urbandale with exhibits and educational programs. (2.0 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 4010 70th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Tower Park
Public park featuring a playground, water features, and picnic areas. (2.7 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 4900 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Beaverdale Books
Independent bookstore offering a selection of new books, author events, and more. (3.1 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 2629 Beaver Ave Suite 1, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Fun things to do in Des Moines

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