Des Lux Hotel

"We loved using the Des Lux as our home base during our wedding in Des Moines last weekend. Sandy and staff were so amazing and accommodating leading up to the wedding, even letting us come tour the suites several months before. The decor was so fun and my husband used the in house barber services to get ready. Breakfast was delicious. The suites were spacious and clean. The bar was decorated so fun and we got to use it for our first look. The staff even turned over our rooms on the day of the wedding so we could come back to clean bedding. Our only complaint is that we called ahead 2 weeks before to ask if it was ok to invite our wedding party and guests to the bar the night before the wedding, wanting to give the bar tender a heads up. They told us that was fine. I’m not sure if there was a miscommunication but one of our guests told us that the bar tender made some passive aggressive comments about how we should have called ahead. But she was great to us and made great drink nonetheless. Overall we love the Des Lux and will for sure be back!"

"My husband and I have stayed at the Des Lux for three years now to celebrate our anniversary, and we have never been disappointed. The ambiance of the hotel is tranquil with some gothic vibes. The rooms are incredible, the whirlpool bath is a godsend, and the fireplace is magical. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The hotel is also in downtown, so there are plenty of places within a few blocks to walk to for food and things you may have forgotten. I would highly recommend this hotel for a nice getaway."

"This was a great place to stay! We enjoyed their breakfast every morning and Happy Hour at 4pm. They had many selections for breakfast. The lobby was all decked out for Halloween and the rooms were bright and very clean. The parking ramp across the street was brightly lit and seemed to be monitored. We were able to walk for shopping, dining, and touring the Capitol. My only complaint would be the Nespresso pods for keurig were a dark foamy coffee. It would have been nice to have a medium roast in room. On that note, the plain black coffee from the machine in the breakfast room was delicious. We will definitely stay here again."