Title: Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ Condo with kitchen, near Casey's Center ## Photo gallery for Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118337300/118337288/72300a1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118337300/118337288/cf8c844f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118337300/118337288/b2f9f858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118337300/118337288/3be935b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118337300/118337288/3f707699.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Outdoor space £218 includes taxes & fees 17 Dec - 18 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ Welcome to Velvet Noir—an indulgent, moody escape in the heart of historic Sherman Hill, Des Moines’ oldest downtown neighborhood. Built in 1880 and fully renovated, this dramatic yet elegant home sleeps 10 and features 3 stunning bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a spacious outdoor patio. Walk to local shops, nightlife, renowned breweries, and acclaimed dining. With vintage glamour and rich velvet finishes, it’s perfect for unforgettable gatherings or romantic city getaways. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032100/111032083/ee217ec0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House of Funk - A Cozy & Eclectic Retreat in Des Moines’s Drake Neighborhood Drake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=111032083&PinnedHotelID=111032083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33489500/33489465/1a2aa19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines West Des Moines - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 180 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=33489465&PinnedHotelID=33489465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99940000/99935400/99935399/5d471009.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant 4BR Split Foyer - Luxe Living Indianola Hills - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=99935399&PinnedHotelID=99935399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107090000/107085700/107085620/2941be1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### URBAN RETREAT - 4 BEDROOM HOUSE, FAMILY FRIENDLY with ARCADE, GAMES.. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.58806,-93.64218&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mpz%7CFrnpzP%3FU%3FS%3FS%40U%3FU%40Q%40U%40U%40SBS%40S%40UBSBUBSBQBSDSBSDSDSBSDSDQFSDQFSDQFQFSFQFOFQHQFQHOFQHOHOHOHOHOHOJMHOJMJMJMHOJKJMLMJKJKJKLKJKLKLILIJKLILGLILILGNGLGLGLENGLENELENGLCNENCLCNCNANCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FNBLBN%40NBNBLBNDNBLFNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHLHLFLHLJLHJHLJLJJJLJJJJJJLJLJJJNJLJLHLJNHLHNHNJNHNHNFNHPFNHPFPFPFNHPDRFPFPDRFPDRDPDRDRBRDRDRBRBRBPBRBTBRBT%40R%40R%40RBT%3FT%40P%40T%3FT%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAR%3FTATAR%3FRCTARATARCRCRCTCRCRCRCPERERCREREREPERGPERGPGREPIPGNGPGPIPGNIPGNIPILKPILINILKNINKLKJKNKJKLKLKJKJMJKJMJMJKHMHMJMHMHMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDOBODMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%3FOBO%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOCO%3FMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMGOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGMIMIKKMIMIMKKKMKKKKKKKMMKMKKIOKKKMKOIOKMIOIMIQIMIQIOGQIOGOISGQGOGQGQGSEQGSEQGSEQESCSESESCSEQCSCSCSCUCSASASCUASAUASAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P7r_GFkTYLQxxKyD8LDxLvCMC2g=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Hoyt Sherman Place \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Iowa Events Center \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Drake University \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Casey's Center \- 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Des Moines Civic Center \- 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬10 min walk - ‪Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - ‬3 min walk - ‪Gateway Market & Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪Palms Dsm - ‬6 min walk - ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+? ### How much is parking at Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+? ### What time is check-in at Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+? ### What time is check-out at Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+? ### Where is Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Velvet Noir - Sultry City Luxe - Sleeps 8+ Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy V. 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We truly enjoyed our time at the Velvet Noir. The location was perfect for the activities we wanted to do in downtown Des Moines. The host was very responsive, kind and courteous. ##### Jeremy V. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole P. 30 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean and well-furnished home with comfortable beds. Great location near downtown and steps away from fun bars and good restaurants. Property managers were available and attentive to our needs. ##### Nicole P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025