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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
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Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking available

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Map
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Wells Fargo Arena
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Principal Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 275 sq ft
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(93 reviews)
  • 247.6 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 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

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5-star hotel in Downtown Des Moines
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and a business center. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 234 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers a health club, a library, and a vending machine. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Proudfoot & Bird - Onsite fine-dining restaurant.
Hobnob - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • 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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hobnob
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • 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)
  • 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

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

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 835 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1019 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hotel I’ve stayed in ever!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility for its age!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a gorgeous hotel! Love the scent of the lobby and the old fixtures/details. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was exactly what we were promised. The property was beautiful and clean, the staff friendly and helpful, the location perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time at a curio collection

Fantastic room, bath water got hot very quickly, staff was super friendly and welcoming, amazing food. Ten outta ten worth.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in this hotel many times over 30 years. It was one of the anchors of downtown Des Moines. The last few times, it was run down, worn out, although still clean. The amenities had dwindled. Since the renovation by Hilton properties, it is now very nice, has a great bar/restaurant, and has been updated to be very open and bright. The rooms are very deluxe with nice furnishings. Quite a difference from the '80's and 90's! Great to see such a historical landmark brought back to life!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the most quiet stay at any hotel that I have stayed at for a long time. Beautiful design, room looked better than what was pictured in the photos. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Hotel Fort DM! Enjoyed the atmosphere and history of the hotel. The hotel is in a great location for access to restaurants. We used the skywalks to get to the civic center. Recommend the property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher, Keokuk

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Awesome place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaylyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025