Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton, Des Moines ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50309

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9.0

9.3

/10

4.6

“This hotel is perfectly situated in downtown, making it easy to explore local restaurants and attractions on foot!”view full review

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 4-star hotel with a 9.1/10 Booking.com rating, offers a blend of historic significance and modern luxury. This iconic destination features on-site dining, a fitness center, and a business center, making it suitable for both travelers and events.

Rooms & Amenities

Stay in rooms that effortlessly blend the timeless and the modern, with amenities including HDTVs, Bluetooth alarm clock radios, mini-fridges, and complimentary WiFi. The king bed corner rooms provide natural light and views of downtown Des Moines, while mobility accessible options are available.

Dining Options

Dining options include Proudfoot & Bird, serving locally sourced cuisine, and Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar, with beverages and sharable bites. Both venues emphasize quality and regional ingredients.

Business & Events

Business facilities include a fully equipped business center, meeting rooms, and the historic Grand Ballroom, which can host up to 800 guests. The Reading Room provides a refined space for intimate gatherings or meetings.

Leisure & Local Area

Enjoy the fitness center equipped with the latest technology, and discover nearby landmarks like the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Court Avenue, and the Science Center of Iowa. Public transportation options include bus services within a short walk.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Studio Suite

2 persons

24 m²

1 King-size bed

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Air conditioning

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Studio Suite Two Queen Beds

2 persons

37 m²

1 King-size bed

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Air conditioning

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds

2 persons

28 m²

2 King Size Beds

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Air conditioning

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Corner King Room

2 persons

43 m²

1 King-size bed

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Air conditioning

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The room was incredibly spacious and featured modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, along with a charming antique-style lamp switch, ensuring both comfort and uniqueness.” view full review

Luxurious Bathroom

“The bathroom was a true delight, boasting a walk-in shower with excellent water pressure and large, sumptuous towels that made our experience feel extra special.” view full review

Delicious Offerings

“I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food at the Hobknob restaurant. The coffee, pastries, and burgers were excellent, making dining a nice part of my stay.” view full review

Historic Charm

“The historic hotel was beautifully restored, with period details that created an elegant and intricate atmosphere throughout the hotel.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Curtains

Location

1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50309

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1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50309

City landmarks

Museum

Science Center of Iowa

1.0 km

Event hall

Polk County Convention Complex

1.2 km

Landmark

Wells Fargo Arena

1.5 km

Theatre

Des Moines Civic Center

840 m

Public Building

Capitol Building

2.3 km

Landmark

Court Avenue

980 m

Market

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

790 m

Landmark

4th Street

670 m

Landmark

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

940 m

Landmark

Iowa Hall of Pride

900 m

Garden

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

1.8 km

Landmark

Principal Park

1.6 km

Garden

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

830 m

Stadium

Iowa Wild

1.1 km

Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

2.3 km

Museum

Hoyt Sherman Place

850 m

Landmark

Margo Frankel Woods State Park

1.5 km

Landmark

Lake Red Rock

1.5 km

Museum

State Historical Museum

1.9 km

Night club

Wasabi Tao

620 m

Landmark

Gateway Market

1.3 km

Landmark

Polk County Heritage Gallery

910 m

Spa Centre

East Village Spa

2.1 km

Park

Raccoon River Park

1.9 km

Park

Gray's Lake Park

2.8 km

Night club

Lime Lounge

1.6 km

Nearby

Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

490 m

Event hall

Grand Hall @ The Temple for Performing Arts

200 m

Public Building

Polk County Courthouse

590 m

Museum

Wells Fargo Museum

470 m

Restaurants

Django Restaurant

60 m

1420 Locust St

Centro Restaurant

130 m

1003 Locust St

Panera Bread

60 m

215 10th Street Suite 150

Starbucks

160 m

1013 Locust St

Smokey D's BBQ

270 m

1200 Locust St

Grumpy Goat Tavern

350 m

1303 Walnut St

Americana Restaurant and Lounge

500 m

1312 Locust St

City Center Lounge

520 m

700 Grand Ave Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Getting around

City Centre

Des Moines10 min · 800 m

Airports

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)12 min · 8.0 km

Boone Municipal (BNW)122 min · 80.9 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at USD 40 per day.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of US$15 per person per day.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

284

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton, Des Moines

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