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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a health club and a 24-hour front desk

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, part of Hilton's Curio Collection, offers thoughtful amenities for every traveler. Start your day at the coffee shop, enjoy local cuisine at the fine-dining restaurant, and stay fit at the health club, all with high-speed WiFi in Downtown Des Moines.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower) | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Des Moines, a neighborhood in Des Moines, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is near the airport. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Iowa Events Center. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Casey's Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Principal Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fresko - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪801 Chophouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mash + MARROW - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vibes Kitchen & bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Luxury hotel near Casey's Center
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and a bar at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton. The on-site restaurant, Proudfoot & Bird, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a health club and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 234 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 36 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar
  • In Confidence Speakeasy
  • Proudfoot & Bird

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 11 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1919
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 36 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses wind, solar, and geothermal energy
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property has a strict no-smoking policy. Violators will be subject to penalties (USD 250).

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fort Des Moines
Fort Hotel
Hotel Fort
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Hotel Fort Des Moines Iowa
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Valet parking is available for USD 40 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 75 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Temple Theater and Casey's Center. Western Gateway Park and 801 Grand are also within 5 minutes.

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