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About the Hotel

1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50309
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Close to Pappajohn Sculpture Park
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Offering 284 rooms, the boutique-style Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton is within walking distance of the historical district of Des Moines, 2.5 km from the Iowa Capitol Building. Situated a stone's throw from the curvaceous Pappajohn Sculpture Public Park, this 4-star newly refurbished hotel has 2 onsite restaurants serving American and local cuisine.

Location

The smoke-free hotel is right in the centre of Des Moines, 16 minutes' walk from Hy-Vee Hall and about 25 minutes' walk from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. The Fort Des Moines is a few moments from Karolyn Sherwood Gallery and 5 km from Des Moines International airport.

Visitors can enjoy shopping at a designer store and shops near the property.

You can catch the bus at Locust St & 10th St bus stop, 650 metres from the hotel.

Rooms

Some rooms at the Fort Des Moines are appointed with ironing facilities and an air conditioner along with self-catering options such as coffee/tea making machines. For your safety, these air-conditioned rooms are appointed with a laptop-sized safe. Providing a shower, some bathrooms have hair dryers. Guests can also enjoy views of the downtown.

Eat & Drink

Proudfoot Bird and HobNob restaurants offer a wide variety of cuisines onsite, including American as well as American. The coffee bar provides you with a place to unwind. There is a restaurant serving French food approximately a 5-minute walk away.

Leisure & Business

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton also features wedding services and live performances. With a health club that offers fitness classes, this accommodation caters to guests' physical well-being. Corporate travellers will benefit from a conference space and a meeting room available on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through the Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market on Saturdays.
  • Try a tenderloin sandwich at the iconic Jethro's BBQ for lunch.
  • Visit the Pappajohn Sculpture Park for art amid beautiful landscapes.
  • Explore the Science Center of Iowa-great for families and curious minds.
  • Catch a live show at the Historic Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
King Room Hearing Access
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
King Studio Suite
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Studio Suite Two Queen Beds
2 persons
400 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton Location

1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50309
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1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50309
Nearby
Park
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1700 ft
Event hall
Grand Hall @ The Temple for Performing Arts
700 ft
Public Building
Polk County Courthouse
2000 ft
Museum
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
Getting around
City Centre
Des Moines10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)12 min  ·  5.0 mi
Boone Municipal (BNW)122 min  ·  50.3 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 40 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$15 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of floors:
11
Number of rooms:
284

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 456 verified reviews
9.2/10
Perfect
91%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.2/10
Cleanliness
9.3/10
Comfort
9.4/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.1/10
Location
9.2/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.5/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 365 reviews
9.0/10
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