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About the Hotel

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

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton stands as a 4-star historic landmark downtown, being the first hotel to offer private bathrooms west of the Mississippi and the first in North America with a car lift from outside to the second floor.

Historic Modern Rooms

Curio Collection rooms blend historic charm with modern amenities, featuring spacious king-sized bed corner rooms with downtown views and unique writer's nook with all-brick sitting areas.

Signature Dining Venues

Proudfoot & Bird serves fresh caught sustainable seafood and handmade pastas, while Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar offers locally roasted coffee and sharable cuisine.

Historic Event Spaces

The iconic Grand Ballroom with elegant staircase balcony accommodates 800 guests, while the Reading Room provides intimate space for 30 attendees and Study features a custom-designed conference table for 20.

Downtown Core Location

Hotel Fort Des Moines positions guests within 0.5 miles of Des Moines Civic Center, Court Avenue, and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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2 persons
250 sq. feet 
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250 sq. feet 
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2 persons
260 sq. feet 
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Getting around

Available transportation options

City Center
Des Moines2700 ft
Airports
Des Moines International (DSM) 5.0 mi
Boone Municipal (BNW) 50.3 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Paid parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Baggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Location

1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America, 50309
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1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America, 50309
Nearby
Parks
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1700 ft
Events
Grand Hall @ The Temple for Performing Arts
700 ft
Public Building
Polk County Courthouse
2000 ft
Museums
Wells Fargo Museum
1600 ft
Restaurants
Django Restaurant
200 ft
1420 Locust St
Centro Restaurant
500 ft
1003 Locust St
Panera Bread
200 ft
215 10th Street Suite 150
Starbucks
600 ft
1013 Locust St
Smokey D's BBQ
900 ft
1200 Locust St
Grumpy Goat Tavern
1200 ft
1303 Walnut St
Americana Restaurant and Lounge
1700 ft
1312 Locust St
City Center Lounge
1800 ft
700 Grand Ave Des Moines Marriott Downtown
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Check-in
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 room