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Room sleeps 4 guests
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Des Moines hotel in Lovington with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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.

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.

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

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

Languages spoken

  • English

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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites - Des Moines/Merle Hays Road

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50322

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • ATM/banking
  • Total number of rooms - 150
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Free self parking
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Coin laundry nearby
  • Food and water bowls
  • Litter box

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Sonesta Essential Des Moines offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Premium satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 30 per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 18

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Masks are compulsory at the property

Fees

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.

Optional extras

  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Econo Lodge Inn Moines/Merle Hays Road Des Moines
  • Econo Lodge Moines/Merle Hays Road
  • Econo Lodge Moines/Merle Hays Road Des Moines
  • Econo Lodge Inn Moines/Merle Hays Road Des Moines
  • Econo Lodge Inn Moines/Merle Hays Road
  • Econo Lodge Moines/Merle Hays Road Des Moines
  • Econo Lodge Moines/Merle Hays Road
  • Hotel Econo Lodge Inn & Suites - Des Moines/Merle Hays Road
  • Econo Lodge Inn & Suites - Des Moines/Merle Hays Road Des Moines
  • Econo Lodge Inn Suites Des Moines/Merle Hays Road
  • Econo Moines Merle Hays Road
  • Sonesta Essential Des Moines Hotel
  • Sonesta Essential Des Moines Des Moines
  • Sonesta Essential Des Moines Hotel Des Moines
  • Econo Lodge Inn Suites Des Moines/Merle Hays Road

We should mention

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.

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