Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton – A Favorite for Families in Des Moines
About the Hotel
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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Facilities
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
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Curtains
