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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with health club and 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Dinner served
Lobby
Reception
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

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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)

Highlights

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

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(110 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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

  • 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 near Casey's Center
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a library and a bar at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton. The on-site restaurant, Proudfoot & Bird, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a health club and a business centre.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Wedding services, meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and a vending machine
  • 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

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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 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 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

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 30 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton on 17 Aug 2025 start from AU$236.81, 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 40 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 Casey's Center. Western Gateway Park and 801 Grand are also within 5 minutes.

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 855 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1038 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

Deric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here the next time we are in Des Moines!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well-designed hotel made for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely updated hotel in a good location. Would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had an easy stay at this hotel for a one night trip to Des Moines. Comfy bed, newer room, upgrades, would recommend a stay to anyone. Had great interactions with all staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful city! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The coffee shop and speakeasy were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful hotel downtown.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xhavit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay! Great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at Hotel Ft Des Moines. It's a beautiful hotel and we have never had a bad stay or meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in downtown Des Moines
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are excellent. Stylish and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful! We loved our stay we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Nicely renovated. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love. This place when in Iowa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spaces and really comfortable and clean beds and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

linette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. We are return guests when we come to Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and professionnel staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rustam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the hotel on many occasions and have always found it to be great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing and the vallet staff were the kindest people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Very convenient location and top tier facilities. Recommend parking in Nationwide parking garage to the west, affordable and easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025