DES LUX HOTEL, Des Moines

Des Lux Hotel - A downtown Des Moines hotel with fitness center, spa, and jazz lounge

Located steps from Ruan Center and 801 Grand, this 3-star Des Moines hotel features 51 air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen cable TVs, refrigerators, and minibars. Des Lux Hotel's 6000-square-foot fitness center includes a sauna, while a full-service spa caters to relaxation needs. The Cosmopolitan Lounge serves drinks and jazz music, complemented by a complimentary continental breakfast served weekdays from 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Business travelers have access to two meeting rooms, a business center, and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel operates a free roundtrip airport shuttle and provides concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning. Positioned 1968.5 ft from the Science Center of Iowa, the property stands within walking distance of the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates.

Pros

Comprehensive safety features including carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and security systems

Private bathrooms feature designer toiletries and separate bathtubs and showers

Within 0.5 miles of multiple dining options including Django Restaurant, Centro, and 801 Chophouse

Walking distance to cultural attractions like Des Moines Civic Center and Wells Fargo Museum

Cons

6 miles distance from Des Moines International Airport

Continental breakfast service limited to weekdays only