Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines hotels with a jacuzzi in the room
Des Lux Hotel: the whirlpool room
At Des Lux Hotel, the room with the whirlpool is the King whirlpool suite with fireplace. Book it by name and the tub is in your room, not by the pool.
- Whirlpool tub
- 0 miles from downtown Des Moines
- 4.6 from 856 Google reviews
The whirlpool room at Des Lux Hotel
Room to book
King whirlpool suite with fireplace
- Whirlpool tub
- Fireplace in the room
- Separate living or sitting area
| Room to book | King whirlpool suite with fireplace |
|---|---|
| Tub type | Whirlpool tub |
| Which rooms have it | The King whirlpool suite with fireplace |
| Fireplace in the room | Yes |
| Separate living or sitting area | Yes |
| Source checked | October 26, 2026 |
What the sources say about the whirlpool
…Among the most welcoming anywhere, many des lux rooms and suites indulge with fireplaces and whirlpools. From our king executive rooms to the lavishly appointed…
From the hotel website
…Rooms add sitting areas, wet bars and/or fireplaces. Suites include whirlpool tubs and/or separate living…
From Google Hotels
…There's a 24-hour fitness center, a sauna, a steam room and a hot tub. Meeting facilities are…
From Google Hotels
From 35 Google reviews that mention the tub or hot tub. Most say it was worth it.
How to make sure you get the whirlpool room
- Book the King whirlpool suite with fireplace by name, not a standard king or queen.
- Tub rooms are usually a small share of the rooms. Book early for weekends and holidays.
- Call Des Lux Hotel the day before on +1515-288-5800 and ask them to confirm the room has the whirlpool.
- Ask whether the tub is in the bedroom or the bathroom, and whether it fits two.
Breakfast and your stay at Des Lux Hotel
| Check-in / check-out | 3 PM / 11 AM |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Included |
| Parking | Yes extra charge |
| Pool | No |
| Shared hot tub | Yes |
| Fitness room | Yes |
| Restaurant on site | Yes |
| Bar on site | Yes |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Airport shuttle | Yes extra charge |
| Hotel class | 4-star |
Share of positive Google review mentions.
Dating to 1912, this upscale hotel in an elegant, redbrick building is a 6-minute walk from historic St. Ambrose Cathedral and a 15-minute walk from the Wells Fargo Arena.
Refined rooms and suites come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and minibars. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas, wet bars and/or fireplaces. Suites include whirlpool tubs and/or separate living rooms.
Hotel description from Google Hotels.
Around Des Lux Hotel: restaurants, theatre and things to do
Walkable8 well-reviewed restaurants and bars are within a 20 minute walk.
- Things to do4.9
- Restaurants4.9
- Transit5.0
- Airport access4.6
Google location scores, out of 5.
Places near Des Lux Hotel
Restaurants
- CentroItalian restaurant · 4.6★ (2,490)about 3 min walk
- BubbaSouthern restaurant (US) · 4.5★ (2,911)about 4 min walk
- Hessen HausGerman restaurant · 4.6★ (3,786)about 9 min walk
- Buzzard Billy’sRestaurant · 4.5★ (5,262)about 11 min walk
Bars and pubs
- The Royal MileBar · 4.6★ (1,957)about 7 min walk
- El Bait ShopCocktail bar · 4.7★ (3,107)about 12 min walk
- The High Life LoungeCocktail bar · 4.6★ (1,875)about 13 min walk
- Exile Brewing CompanyBrewpub · 4.6★ (1,775)about 13 min walk
Theatre, live music and comedy
- Temple TheaterPerforming arts theater · 4.7★ (453)about 3 min walk
- Stoner TheaterPerforming arts theater · 4.7★ (68)about 9 min walk
- Hoyt Sherman PlacePerforming arts theater · 4.8★ (2,013)about 14 min walk
- Simon Estes AmphitheaterPerforming arts theater · 4.6★ (119)about 14 min walk
Stadiums and arenas
- Casey's CenterArena · 4.5★ (5,458)about 14 min walk
- Principal ParkStadium · 4.6★ (2,625)about 18 min walk
- Knapp CenterArena · 4.6★ (501)1.8 miles
- Drake StadiumStadium · 4.6★ (609)1.9 miles
Things to do
- Cowles CommonsTourist attraction · 4.5★ (673)about 8 min walk
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ MarketTourist attraction · 4.8★ (3,520)about 9 min walk
- Pappajohn Sculpture ParkTourist attraction · 4.6★ (5,594)about 10 min walk
- Robert D. Ray Asian GardenTourist attraction · 4.5★ (743)about 18 min walk
Places and ratings from Google Maps, October 26, 2026. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Des Lux Hotel whirlpool room questions
Does Des Lux Hotel have rooms with a whirlpool?
Yes. Book the King whirlpool suite with fireplace. We confirmed it on the hotel website on October 26, 2026.
Do all rooms at Des Lux Hotel have a whirlpool?
No. Only the King whirlpool suite with fireplace has it, so book that room type by name.
Is breakfast included at Des Lux Hotel?
Included.
More whirlpool rooms near Des Lux Hotel
These are the closest other tub rooms on our Des Moines list.
- Days Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport: Jetted tub suite in Des Moines, 3 miles away
- Sonesta Essential Des Moines: Suite with in-room hot tub and balcony in Des Moines, 6 miles away
- Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr: Suite with jetted hot tub in Des Moines, 6 miles away