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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property

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Lobby
1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

With a stay at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, within a 5-minute drive of Wells Fargo Arena and Principal Park. .This luxury hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Adventureland.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hy Vee Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Principal Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mash + MARROW - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fresko - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪801 Chophouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Centro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Des Lux Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Luxury hotel with a health club and a 24-hour front desk
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 234 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This hotel also features a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at Proudfoot & Bird or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (109 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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

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

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 824 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 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

Marina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

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

8/10 Good

robert

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracee

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Highly disappointed in this Hilton Curio

I am a frequent traveler and was Highly disappointed by this Hilton Curio Hotel. First off, they don't even offer complimentary water or coffee and breakfast is the HobNob restaurant which is over priced and food is just heated up not really fresh cooked. When I asked the new attendant he advised the complimentary coffee was in the room. The coffee is free but you have to use tap water or you can use the $3 bottle water in your room. The lady at the desk checked us in, gave us our keys and that was that. No Hilton Honors welcome bag, offered no information on breakfast or anything. I don't mind paying for a nice coffee but even Econolodge and Red Roof offer coffee in the lobby. Everything was extra and with the price of the room you just expected a little something to say thank you. Even the desk help was no help. Either on phones or chit chatting with the valet. Which btw, no good parking options.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

carri

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025