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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton – Des Moines, IA
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton – Des Moines, IA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Located in Des Moines, a 11-minute walk from Science Center of Iowa, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, each room includes a desk. Every room has air conditioning and a TV, and certain units at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton have a safety deposit box. The accommodation offers an à la carte or American breakfast. There's an on-site snack bar and guests can also use the business area. Popular points of interest near Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton include Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall and Iowa Events Center. Des Moines International Airport is 3.7 miles away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.8 / 5
Excellent 1206 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel is really top notch and in an historic building. Beautifully maintained. Parking is a bit expensive. Nice casual restaurant in the lobby floor has a good selection for breakfast, lunch, etc.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Perfect location for downtown activities. Staff very helpful and friendly. The room service was a bit lax, forgetting to clean our room one day and the next forgetting to leave soap. Minor blips that was likely a fluke.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Enjoyed the onsite dining options (had both dinner and breakfast at Hob Nob). Room was spacious, shower was amazing, bed was very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    In our room, the smoke detector flashed brightly all night long which was of course only noticeable with the lights out. The handle on the shower door was wobbly and should have been noticed by cleaning staff. The room design was odd. There was a Keurig-style coffee maker in the room which was snugged into a cube shaped bar area, except the height was so low you really couldn’t add water to the top of the Keurig without removing it. As if the designers had not tried to make a cup of coffee themselves. We tried to grab breakfast in the small cafe, but they wouldn’t seat us without a reservation so we ate in the East Village. Other than those sorts of annoyances, the hotel is very nice, well situated on the west end of downtown.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Our room was very nice and the hotel is in a great location. We could walk around and felt very safe! The hotel is renovated and was a great for our mini getaway!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Fantastic property and such a cool historical elegance. The staff is super helpful and the rooms are very clean, spacious and the perfect place to rest after a long travel day. Very conveniently located to food, Starbucks and sights.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Gives a The Shinning vibe. Has a very odd smell which is the combination of cinnamon and sage oil. The decor looks like an 20's themed party which was decorated by Amazon. The carpet with the dates was unnerving. I understand at one point this was the best hotel in Des Moines but that is not today. The staff was nice but somewhat disconnected I'm guessing because they aren't making enough to feed and shelter themselves. The parking is next door to the hotel and although not a deal breaker. If you don't mind constantly anticipating creepy twins or bleeding elevator doors this may do it for you, I would never stay here again

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We purchased the breakfast and early check in and out. Our reservation said resort credits but since it didn’t say what those credits were we didn’t get the breakfast we paid for. This was very disappointing to pay extra and not get it but I feel this is expedias fault not so much the hotel’s since Expedia did not specify those credits to the hotel. Very disappointing since we splurged for a date not away from our 5 kids which rarely happens.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great! Loved the history

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Loved it. Clean and updated. Nice staff.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    A beautiful, historic building, both inside and out, with attentive staff, on-site fine dining, and comfortable rooms.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff was great- just don't expect room service from the restaurant. I had to Uber food from a hotel nearby. Room was fine, housekeeping was great!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very nice downtown hotel! Front desk was great as was the rest of the staff. We very much enjoyed our stay!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Wonderful stay in a convenient location!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. It was in a good location with a quick walk indoors thorough the skywalk for parking.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice Place

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Hotel has character, history and a good location. We had a great time.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Beautiful property

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Luxury everything.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Stayed 1 night with another couple - used room service and ate at hobnob. Great experience.

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Does Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton offer parking?
Yes, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton have a fitness center?
Yes, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton located, and how walkable is the area?
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is located at 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309. With a Walk Score of 75, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
  • Iowa State Capitol 1.4 mi
  • Drake University 1.6 mi
  • Des Moines Airport 3.8 mi
  • Des Moines International Airport 3.9 mi
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds 4.0 mi

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