Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines hotels with a jacuzzi in the room
Sonesta Essential Des Moines: the hot tub room
At Sonesta Essential Des Moines, the room with the hot tub is the Suite with in-room hot tub and balcony. Book it by name and the tub is in your room, not by the pool.
- Hot tub
- 6 miles from downtown Des Moines
- 3.5 from 250 Google reviews
The hot tub room at Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Room to book
Suite with in-room hot tub and balcony
- Hot tub
- Only some rooms
- Private balcony, patio or courtyard
| Room to book | Suite with in-room hot tub and balcony |
|---|---|
| Tub type | Hot tub |
| Which rooms have it | Only some rooms. Book the named room type. |
| Private balcony, patio or courtyard | Yes |
| Source checked | October 26, 2026 |
What the sources say about the hot tub
…With a sofa bed in select rooms, or treat yourself to a suite with an in-room hot tub and balcony. It’s a just-right stay at a nice price…
From the hotel website
How to make sure you get the hot tub room
- Book the Suite with in-room hot tub and balcony 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 Sonesta Essential Des Moines the day before on +1515-278-8858 and ask them to confirm the room has the hot tub.
- Ask whether the tub is in the bedroom or the bathroom, and whether it fits two.
Breakfast and your stay at Sonesta Essential Des Moines
| Check-in / check-out | 3 PM / 11 AM |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Included |
| Parking | Yes free |
| Pool | No |
| Shared hot tub | No |
| Fitness room | No |
| Pets | Allowed extra charge |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Fridge | Yes |
| Hotel class | 3-star |
Share of positive Google review mentions.
Around Sonesta Essential Des Moines: restaurants, theatre and things to do
Walkable5 well-reviewed restaurants and bars are within a 20 minute walk.
- Things to do4.6
- Restaurants3.5
- Transit3.0
- Airport access4.1
Google location scores, out of 5.
Safety12 Google reviews mention safety: 5 positive, 7 negative. Reviewers are split on safety, so check the area and park in a lit spot.
Places near Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Restaurants
- Perkins Restaurant & BakeryRestaurant · 4★ (1,714)about 4 min walk
- Pagliai's PizzaPizza restaurant · 4.5★ (1,250)about 17 min walk
- F&O's / Felix and OscarsPizza restaurant · 4.2★ (1,432)about 21 min walk
- The Dam PubBar & grill · 4.6★ (945)2.2 miles
Bars and pubs
- Bennigan's On Merle HayIrish pub · 4.3★ (1,671)about 4 min walk
- El Patron Authentic Mexican CuisineBar · 4.5★ (554)about 12 min walk
- Trostel's GreenbriarBar · 4.7★ (1,077)1.3 miles
- Cozy Café JohnstonCocktail bar · 4.1★ (1,477)2.0 miles
Things to do
- Smash Room Iowa- Merle Hay MallTourist attraction · 4.5★ (463)1.1 miles
- Lions ParkTourist attraction · 4.5★ (484)1.3 miles
- Ashby ParkTourist attraction · 4.6★ (456)2.1 miles
- McHenry ParkTourist attraction · 4.4★ (593)3.7 miles
Places and ratings from Google Maps, October 26, 2026. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Sonesta Essential Des Moines hot tub room questions
Does Sonesta Essential Des Moines have rooms with a hot tub?
Yes. Book the Suite with in-room hot tub and balcony. We confirmed it on the hotel website on October 26, 2026.
Do all rooms at Sonesta Essential Des Moines have a hot tub?
No. Only the Suite with in-room hot tub and balcony has it, so book that room type by name.
Is breakfast included at Sonesta Essential Des Moines?
Included.
More hot tub rooms near Sonesta Essential Des Moines
These are the closest other tub rooms on our Des Moines list.
- Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr: Suite with jetted hot tub in Des Moines, 0 miles away
- Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston: Theme suite or expanded king with whirlpool in Johnston, 2 miles away
- Microtel Inn & Suites Urbandale/Des Moines: Queen or king jacuzzi suite in Urbandale, 2 miles away