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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property
Experience downtown charm in an upscale setting. Savor local flavors at the on-site restaurant and enjoy seamless connections with high-speed WiFi.

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Lobby
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
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, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 10 min walk
  • Hy Vee Hall - 16 min walk
  • Iowa Events Center - 16 min walk
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 17 min walk
  • Principal Park - 18 min walk

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 near Wells Fargo Arena
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 centre and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A lift, a vending machine and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room, a front desk safe and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 234 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, baths or showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 36 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

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
  • 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

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 cots 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, 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
  • Valet parking fee: USD 36.00 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 19 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$225.65, including 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 36.00 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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 mile (2 km) of The Temple for Performing Arts and Wells Fargo Arena. 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. 736 out of 893 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 893 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 893 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 893 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 893 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Drew

I really liked this hotel. I plan to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Beautifully redone historic hotel, the shared spaces do a great job of maintaining the character. The rooms have nice touches and are more modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

A beautiful historic, yet updated hotel in downtown with restaurants on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Excellent place to stay!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

It was a beautiful hotel and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Very nice ly done hotel. Clean and comfortable. Loved the speakeasy also!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren K

Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meganne

My favorite hotel in des moines
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Staff and facility was top notch. Only complaint would be water pressure on the 11th floor showers could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayleen

On the 9th floor, very quiet and restful night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

This hotel was clean, safe and quiet. Staff was very polite and courteous!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Very well done. Everything is nice and clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Great downtown location, love the unique style of this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Beautiful hotel with valet parking option. An awesome speakeasy in the basement. Walkable to many options to eat or stay at the hotel and eat. Room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Great location super nice staff - great place highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Great property. Customer service was just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Beautiful hotel and great restaurant on property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice downtown hotel, within walking distance of many places.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

would have appreciated a better description of parking options nearby. the valet service was very high priced, given the availability of much cheaper parking in the Nationwide garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Beautiful hotel, super kind and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Young

It is nice hotel but pretty much dead city.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Beautiful hotel. Charming, clean, close to everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

This is a beautiful hotel. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Our room was clean and nice to stay in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Loved the historic building with classy upgrades!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024