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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Reception
Lobby
Dinner served

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
$160
$143 nightly
$160 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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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
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(125 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

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

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Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower) | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

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

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(43 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(9 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room - Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

Guest Room With 2 Queen Beds-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds Mobility Accessible With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4

Studio Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility/Hearing Accessible One Bedroom King Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

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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, a 2-minute drive from Casey's Center and 10 minutes from Iowa State Fairgrounds. .This luxury hotel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Adventureland.

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 - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Casey's Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Centro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Des Lux Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fresko - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Proudfoot & Bird - ‬1 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.

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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
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 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

Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 883 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1063 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay! We made reservations at the speak easy, cool private bar area but, the waitresses weren’t overly friendly. Enjoyed it was in walking distance of a lot of things we did. Loved the key card to access elevator for security purpose. The coffe shop in the hotel was good as well! Room was nice and clean! 10/10 stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorthea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolutely amazing stay! The hotel is stunning—beautiful, historic, and full of charm. Everywhere you look, there’s so much character and attention to detail. The staff went above and beyond—helpful, kind, and genuinely welcoming. They made the entire experience so enjoyable. I can’t say enough good things—I love, love, love this place and would happily come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a lovely, old building with great architecture. The room was clean. The bathroom was in disrepair with the shower head hanging in a broken bracket, which fell a few times in the middle of the night, waking us up. The faucet fixtures had the cover rings just hanging off the wall. The shower door would not stay closed unless something was put behind it to keep it shut. I've come to expect much more from a Hilton Hotel. It was a bit disappointing. The Staff was fantastic and very helpful though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Location, room and bedding are very good. Lobby is very dark and cold, not inviting at all. We stayed 5 nights and just saw a few people sitting in the lobby, as it’s not comfortable with very poor lighting…. The room cleaning was poor. Toilet paper was a bit rough. The hair dryer is very outdated and heavy making my arm sore holding it and took long to dry my not-long hair as it’s such inefficient. The onsite
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Speakeasy

Such a cute hotel. Rooms were clean, restaurant was nice, and there is a speakeasy in the coffee bar. Also, they even found my water bottle. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, Cambria Heights

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility. Rooms are nice and clean. Amenities are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barrett, Killeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class hotel! Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025