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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property

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Relax in our elegant lobby, featuring a central seating area with comfortable chairs and a variety of sofas and armchairs.
Stunning corner hotel with a classic facade, featuring a central entrance and evenly spaced windows.
Stunning staircase leads to a grand reception area with a beautiful floral arrangement.
Relax in a warm and inviting space with a leather sofa, vintage tables, and eclectic decor.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central desk and pillars with integrated lighting.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

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1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 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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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 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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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(110 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 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 Casey's Center and Drake University. .This luxury hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casey's Center - 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.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Proudfoot & Bird, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. 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 - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only.
Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
In Confidence Speakeasy - Onsite bar. Open select days.
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
  • Offsite parking available (USD 36 per day)
  • 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 bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar
  • In Confidence Speakeasy
  • 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, 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)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 36 per day
  • 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
This property has a strict no-smoking policy. Violators will be subject to penalties (USD 250).

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. 857 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1040 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James, Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was old, charming and in excellent condition. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The bed was comfortable and quiet. There were many restaurants with in walking distance. We are coming over to Hilton Honors from being IHG members for sometime, the IHG hotels are becoming expensive and rundown. We find Hilton Honors hotels to be lovely and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

Besutiful and unexpected find in Des Moines

We stopped after a long day on the road. The hotel was recently beautifully refurbished, the bartender was friendly, and the beds were luxurious. Breakfast coffee and croissant the next morning was just the right touch. And parking was right out the front door. Definitely will make a point of stopping on our way through in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Linas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I’m in town. Only thing that would be better, is free parking
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carmen

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

Repeat

Great stay. 2nd time here and we love the hotel and neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Washington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our third time staying here. The hotel is beautiful. Everything is alway clean and neat. The staff is friendly and efficient. The food on site an restaurants nearby are great. Hard to get this type of atmosphere in Iowa. We stay here anytime we are in Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great location, well kept, great service

Amazing service, great front desk, the restaurant had really good options, great rooms except the bed.. found them to be a bit soggy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was all very nice from the valet, front desk and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, GRAND RAPIDS

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

8/10 Good

CLAIRE LUNDBERG

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, updated. Daily service m
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wished the shower would have had soap and shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. Great rooms and restaurant is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie, Minneapolis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branislav, Palm Beach Gardens

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just completed a three night stay and were very pleased with this property! The nods to history throughout were so well done, the beds and pillows were excellent, and we loved the custom Curio scent in the lobby! Hobnob restaurant was a great go-to for breakfast. We didn’t get to the larger restaurant or the speakeasy on this trip, but hope to do so on our next visit. (Yes, we already booked our next stay.) Thanks for a great visit to Des Moines!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Wonderful lobby and friendly staff. Everyone was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Raenalyn May

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, clean, quiet, close to restaurants, except for a couple of things. The parking, they only offer valet parking though there's commercial parking available around the hotel, and the water pressure for the shower was really low🙁. Otherwise, it was a lovely place to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ANGELICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was rather much smaller than expected for the price per night. The window cell was damaged prior. The elevator to the skywalk was out service and inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel in itself was beautiful and very luxurious. The lobby seating is drafty and “fireplace” is not real which doesn’t warm up the space. The coffee shop was the only negative experience I had. I wanted to drink tea and water while I waited for my transportation to arrive. The barista gave me a plastic cup and paper cup for tea when it was expressed I wanted to drink in the coffee shop but I wouldn’t be eating. All other patrons were served in glasses and mugs. I think details like these matter and I shouldn’t have been given disposable cups if I was drinking in the coffee shop.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025