Des Lux Hotel

About Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel is a luxury hotel at 800 Locust Street in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The building opened in 1912 as the Des Moines Club and was later known as The Suites of 800 Locust. Its interiors feature rich woods and elegant brick, and the property is centrally located among the city's business and leisure attractions, with a short walk to the Principal Riverwalk, the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the Des Moines Art Center. Event options are held in the hotel's own spaces. The Board Room offers executive seating for up to 14 around a granite-topped table with complete privacy and AV. The Presidential Suite & Atrium includes a bar with stools, a living room and a spacious skylit four-season atrium, suited to both seated and standing events. The Des Lux Bar and lobby can be booked for larger gatherings. The hotel describes its meeting spaces as suitable for business meetings as well as receptions and private celebrations, with personal planning assistance, on-site event management, A/V and free high-speed wireless internet. Guest accommodations include suites and rooms, many with fireplaces and whirlpools. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, complimentary high-speed wireless internet, a 6,000 square foot fitness center open 6am to 10pm with a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi, and a wood-paneled cocktail bar. Guest parking is in the city garage across Locust Street, and a complimentary airport transfer shuttle is offered.

The facts

Setting

Indoor

Kind of place

Hotel

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach Des Lux Hotel

• Website: desluxhotel.com
• Phone: (515) 288-5800
• Address: 800 Locust Street

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