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"It was an event night at yhe Casey Center. We arrived promptly at 3pm. We sre do glad we did because the parking lot for the hotel filled fast. Having talked eith guests who stayed in 2025. The close parking lot in front of the hotel was closed in March 2025 when they stayed. The line that formed at vheck in went rather fast. The gentleman who checked us in was all business and no personality. Which i think rubbed off on the other two workers as well. Hospitality was lacking at the first of contact. We were very thankful for Kevin who gave us a ride and picked us up from the Casey Center. Wonderful guy!! To great care of us! Lady in the elevator when leaving asked if we enjoyed our stay. She was friendly and gave mor Hospitality than the gal who checked us out. We didnt do the breakfast because an additional $50 to be allowed breakfast on site is uncalled for. We went to Ihop and had a delicious and less expensive meal option. Our room was comfortable. But is definitely starting to show age. From google info it looks like this site may be for sale or sold. But that doesnt excuse staff from offering a pleasant experience to guests. It wasnt just us ushered in and sent on our ways. Hospitality and customer serve lacking."

"The Des Lux is an amazing hotel. Everything about our stay was top notch. We will be going back to this hotel when we are ever in the Downtown Des Moines area."

"Everything wonderful!"

"I would highly NOT recommend staying here at this property. Management is terrible and won’t call us back. Room was at 75 degrees the entire night and management couldn’t fix it. Breakfast was out and never refilled. DO NOT STAY at this property. "

"This is the perfect location if you’re planning to attend anything at the Casey’s Center. Bar and outdoor patio were perfect for after the concert. Only downside is the beds were awful, hard as a rock."

"We were in town for a concert. Great location! It was perfect for what we needed."