Sonesta Essential Des Moines

With a stay at Sonesta Essential Des Moines in Des Moines (Merle Hay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Jordan Creek Town Center. This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Merle Hay Mall. 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. 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

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

• Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay
• Administrative fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

• Pet deposit: USD 30 per night
• Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
• Service animals are exempt from fees
• Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

• Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
• The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
• This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
• Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.