Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton – Family Hotel in Des Moines | From 79$/Night

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About the Hotel

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

“"The hotel's downtown location made exploring the area incredibly convenient!"”view full review

Historic Accommodations with Modern Comforts

Hotel Fort Des Moines offers 290 guest rooms including king beds, queen beds, and studio suites. All rooms include HDTVs, Bluetooth alarm clocks with MP3 connections, work desks, and coffeemakers. Select rooms feature writer's nooks with brick sitting areas or corner locations with downtown Des Moines views. Accessible rooms provide roll-in showers, visual alarms, and lowered door security features.

Local Cuisine Dining Options

Proudfoot & Bird serves handmade pastas, sustainable seafood, and prime cuts of beef from local sources, open daily from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar offers locally roasted coffee and award-winning wines, operating from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM daily and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday. In Confidence bar serves crafted cocktails Thursday through Saturday from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

Fitness and Event Facilities

The fitness center features TechnoGym equipment and Peloton bikes. The property offers 13,000 square feet of event space including the historic Grand Ballroom accommodating 800 guests, the Reading Room with soft seating for 30, and the Study with a conference table for 20. The courtyard hosts outdoor gatherings for up to 100 people.

Downtown Des Moines Location

Located in downtown Des Moines, the hotel connects to the 4.2-mile climate-controlled skywalk system. It stands 10 km from Des Moines International Airport. Nearby attractions include the State Historical Museum (1 km), Principal Park (1.5 km), and the Downtown Farmers' Market (0.5 km). Valet parking costs $33 with in/out privileges.

Comprehensive Hotel Services

Services include multilingual staff, dry cleaning, digital key access, and streaming TV capabilities. The business center provides printing and secretarial support. Event services offer custom catering menus and group room blocks. The hotel provides visual alarms, door knock alerts, and wheelchair-accessible paths between beds in accessible rooms.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

King Room

2 persons

23 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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King Room Hearing Access

2 persons

23 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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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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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Des Moines800 m

Airports

Des Moines International (DSM) 8.0 km

Boone Municipal (BNW) 80.9 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Excellent Fitness Center

“I loved the fitness center at Hotel Fort Des Moines! It was well-equipped with high-quality machines, made my workouts enjoyable and effective. The atmosphere was motivating, and I always appreciated the cleanliness of the space.” view full review

Delicious On-Site Dining

“We had a wonderful breakfast at Hobnob within the hotel. The dining experience was lovely and photo-worthy, with great options that catered to different tastes. The food quality was great, making it a good way to start the day.” view full review

Spacious Bathroom Features

“The bathroom in our room was relatively large, which I truly appreciated. The shower had fantastic water pressure, making for a refreshing experience. It's always nice to have some extra space to feel comfortable while getting ready.” view full review

Comfortable and Cozy Room

“We stayed in a corner king room that was beautifully decorated and offered a lovely view of the city. The bed was incredibly comfortable, providing a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring. The room felt very private as we didn't hear any noise from neighboring guests.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
On-site car park
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

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton – A Favorite for Families in Des Moines

About the Hotel

Historic Accommodations with Modern Comforts

Local Cuisine Dining Options

Fitness and Event Facilities

Downtown Des Moines Location

Comprehensive Hotel Services

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Services

Dining

Business

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Media

Room decor

Location

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