Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Dinner served
Dinner served
Lobby
Lobby
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $146
$130 nightly
$146 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4

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1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(139 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Bedroom (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.5 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Casey's Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palmer’s Deli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Des Moines Athletic Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fresko - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hello, Marjorie - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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 desks and coffee/tea makers.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 10 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (43 inch 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • 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: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 44 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per day(20 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • 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 some wind, solar, and geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 990 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1177 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lexanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, restaurants, and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel from top to bottom, friendly staff, and great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Excellent hotel and service. Great restaurant and speak easy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this hotel! We love the room service breakfast, the beds are amazing, food and drinks are top notch
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julianne

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The staff was great, especially Morgan!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun speakeasy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dina

It is a pleasure to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff. Clean room and overall clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I haven’t stayed there in years and it has been beautifully remodeled and kept up! Walking distance to all or our activities!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, had everything I needed. The hotel is situated in a nice part of Des Moines, easy walking to many places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immaculate room, beautiful hotel, nice part of town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Clean, staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and stylish lobby and rooms, delicious cafe
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, clean, the most well dressed and courteous staff. I love the character this hotel has. It’s gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly staff, great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roxi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor with an amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! The staff was extremely helpful. The room and bathroom were very nice. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with very nice & clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and fantastic experience staying at this beautiful hotel. We will continue coming back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite hotel in DM. Great location, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025