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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property
Hotel with health club, near Drake University

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Lobby
Exterior
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower) | Bathroom shower
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • GymGymGym
The price is NT$4,692
Price available on 2024/5/27

Check out the area

Map
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Popular LocationHy Vee Hall16 min walk
  • Popular LocationWells Fargo Arena17 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrincipal Park18 min walk
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)14 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely mindblowingly great room and hotel.
Todd
May 15, 2024
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Room options

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 10 Ping (33 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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
  • 11 Ping (36 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 10 Ping (33 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 14 Ping (46 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 7.0 Ping (23 square meters)
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 11 Ping (36 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 7 Ping (23 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is located in Downtown Des Moines, a neighborhood in Des Moines, and 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 Blank Park Zoo and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Principal Park or Wells Fargo Arena. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Hy Vee Hall - 16 min walk
  • Iowa Events Center - 16 min walk
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 17 min walk
  • Principal Park - 18 min walk
  • Drake University - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mash + Marrow - 6 min walk
  • Fresko - 2 min walk
  • Centro - 2 min walk
  • Americana - 6 min walk
  • 801 Chophouse - 10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel located in Downtown Des Moines
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and a health club at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Proudfoot & Bird, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a business center and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the 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 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
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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 33 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

  • Free 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

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

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
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1919
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • 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

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

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:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10–20 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 33.00 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

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 does it cost to stay at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton?

As of 2024/5/16, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton on 2024/5/27 start from NT$4,692, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Valet parking is available for USD 33.00 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 hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from The Temple for Performing Arts and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Drake University. 801 Grand and Des Moines Public Library are also within 5 minutes.

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 703 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 703 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 703 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 703 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 703 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

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely mindblowingly great room and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND, Rockford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nicely restored from a last-century hotel. I was disappointed however, with the shower. The water pressure in my 9th floor room was so low that I had difficulty washing shower gel off. This seems like a relatively simple thing to fix in an otherwise very nice facility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and two dining options on the first floor; self-parking was very convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this property, from the history, style, bar and food. Rooms were clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lasey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful restoration of a historic hotel. A truly unique property, not a cheesy cookie-cutter hotel experience. A very classy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property and very comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay and will book this hotel again, valet was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024