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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Casey's Center

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Dinner served
Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Lobby
Property amenity

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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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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Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(126 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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

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

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

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 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 area

Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines stay.A stay at this Downtown Des Moines hotel places you steps from Temple Theater and within a 5-minute walk of 801 Grand. Des Moines Public Library and Pappajohn Sculpture Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casey's Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪801 Chophouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Centro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mash + MARROW - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5-star luxury hotel near Casey's Center
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A health club, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 234 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1919
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Library

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. 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).

This property has a strict no-smoking policy. Violators will be subject to penalties (USD 250).

We should mention

  • 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. 902 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1082 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat speak easy in the basement, otherwise a nice clean hotel in a down town area. Our second stay and likely not our last.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all the way around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clea
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, clean rooms, very nice helpful staff, several restaurant selections.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bad plumbing shower overflowed elevators were supper slow and small
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Davenport

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is nice and everything is clean staff is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No free breakfast but great place to stay and always our first choice when in town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay could not have been nicer - I had dinner both nights in the main restaurant and both meals, and the service, were perfect! Your entire staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating - it was a perfect stay! Many thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room all around pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t fine a Coke machine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the speak easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, close to a bike sharing option that made it easy to explore the city's many bike trails.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
A great place to stay parking was not applicable as we had no car
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for an overnight so we could attend a wedding. We didn't spend much time there but seemed very nice. Very nostalgic looking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tosha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly, hotel was clean, towels for shower were nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historic building is gorgeous!! The room was spacious and clean, however, many of the floor tiles in the bathroom and elsewhere in the building were broken or lifted up causing tripping or injury risks. Please consider offering bed pillows of various firmness. Mattress felt nice and the room thermostat worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and loved the speakeasy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025