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Sonesta Essential Des Moines
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About This Hotel
Sonesta Essential Des Moines is a 140-room hotel on Merle Hay Rd in Des Moines, just off I-35. The hotel names Drake University, the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Wells Fargo Arena, the Iowa State Capitol and downtown as nearby. A free hot continental breakfast runs 6:00-9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30-9:30 AM on weekends, and parking and Wi-Fi are free. Rooms have a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. Pets of any breed are allowed, two per room up to 50 pounds each, for a nightly fee. Check-in 3:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM.
Sonesta Essential Des Moines is a 140-room hotel on Merle Hay Rd, just off I-35. It works for visitors to Drake University, the Iowa State Fairgrounds or downtown who want free breakfast and parking and may travel with a pet.
- 140 rooms at 4755 Merle Hay Rd
- Just off I-35
- Free hot continental breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi
- Check-in 3:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM
- Pets: no breed limits, max 2 per room, 50 lb each, nightly fee
Questions about Sonesta Essential Des Moines
What time is breakfast at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?
6:00-9:00 AM Monday-Friday and 6:30-9:30 AM Saturday-Sunday.
Is parking free?
Yes, on-site parking is free.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, with no breed restrictions, up to two pets per room at 50 pounds each, for a nightly fee per pet.
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Event venues near Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Straight-line distance, within 2 miles.