Des Moines Marriott Downtown vs Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Same City · Des Moines Distance: 8.8km

Overview

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Des Moines Marriott Downtown

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 6
Des Moines
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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

★★ 2-Star
7.8 58
Des Moines
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.1 (1,076)
7.8 (65)
Booking.com
7.7 (77)
7.0 (423)
Expedia
8.8 (976)
7.4 (1,008)
Trip.com
8.5 (101)
7.5 (104)
Overall Average
8.9 (2,230)
7.8 (1,600)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Des Moines Marriott Downtown Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Strengths Strengths
+ 9.1 rating with many reviews + Rooms are generally clean and well-maintained with modern touches
+ 8.8 rating and abundant reviews on another site + Many guests praise the comfort of the bedding and mattresses
+ High preference among group travelers + Excellent accessibility for travelers due to proximity to the highway
+ Stable 8.5 rating on one site + Ample free parking is available for guests
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Breakfast options are often described as limited or lacking variety
- Soundproofing issues, including refrigerator noise, are frequently mentioned
- Potential confusion regarding deposit policies during check-in

Recommended For

Group Travel Family Travel

Recommended For

Road Trippers Pet Owners Budget Business Travelers

Guest Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Agoda 9.1 Group

High satisfaction

Expedia 8.8 Family

Abundant reviews

Booking.com 7.7 Other

Stable

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Room appeared recently remodeled and the mattress was very comfortable.

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Basic but super clean, quiet, and a nice breakfast.

Trip.com 6.0 Other

Overall the hotel was clean.

Refrigerator noise was loud and some furniture was run down.

Booking.com 2.8 Other

Room was clean.

Breakfast was awful with no protein or healthy options.

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.8km

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