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Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309 US
near Exit 135 on I-80 (~4.5mi)
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Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
4.5 Star Property In Des Moines (Downtown Des Moines)
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Average
3.0/5
Based on 1000 guest reviews
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Fitness facilities
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Smoke-free property
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04/27/2024 - 04/28/2024
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Verified Reviews of Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Stunningly Beautiful Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The hotel is stunning! Ornate woodwork and beautiful staircases and lighting. Excellent staff, both at hotel, restaurant and bar. A definite GO BACK! Highly recommend!
Kevin C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
27-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Feb 24 to Sun Feb 25 2024 at a $184.99 average nightly rate. 
"Beautiful, Grand, Historic Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Beautiful, historic building. Andrew is a master as the first point of contact here. This hotel is grand. Loved the historic facts imbedded in the carpet. Room was superb. Wish we were staying longer but we're leaving with great memories.
Hilary H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Apr-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Apr 27 to Fri Apr 28 2023 at a $124.40 average nightly rate. "Excellent facility and very clean. Loved the combination of old and new. Classic property!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent facility and very clean. We loved the character of this classic hotel! It has a nice combination of old and new. Don’t miss it!
Scot H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
24-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 23 to Fri Feb 24 2023 at a $168.99 average nightly rate. "Beautiful Remodeled Hotel & Very Good Breakfast!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Beautiful facility. Remodel was excellent! Staff was very helpful. Breakfast was very good. Had a great experience. Plan to return in the future.
Jim R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
23-Dec-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Dec 20 to Wed Dec 21 2022 at a $112.99 average nightly rate. Summary of Verified Reviews
Property Description
A stay at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton places you in the heart of Des Moines, steps from The Temple for Performing Arts and 5 minutes by foot from 801 Grand. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Wells Fargo Arena and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Drake University.
Enjoy a meal at Proudfoot & Bird or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
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.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
The Temple for Performing Arts - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
801 Grand - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Des Moines Public Library - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Pappajohn Sculpture Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Ruan Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Polk County Courthouse - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Des Moines Civic Center - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Walnut Street Bridge - 1 km / 0.6 mi
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates - 1 km / 0.6 mi
UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Hospital - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Science Center of Iowa - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Hoyt Sherman Place - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Iowa Hall of Pride - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
The nearest major airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Amenities / Features
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
- Renewable energy source - solar
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Renewable energy source - wind
- Renewable energy source - geothermal
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic soda bottles
- Number of meeting rooms - 1
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- Reusable cups only
- Reusable tableware only
- Biodegradable/compostable straws
- No single-use plastic water bottles
- Free WiFi
- Braille or raised signage
- Assistive listening devices available
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Internet access - wireless
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Energy-saving switches
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Vegetable garden
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- Recycling
- LED light bulbs
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Double-glazing on all windows
- Year Built - 1919
- Total number of rooms - 234
- Number of floors - 11
- Professional property host/manager
- LGBTQ friendly
- No rollaway/extra beds available
- Parking height restrictions apply
- Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
- Organic food
- Showcase for local artists
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Covered parking
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Vending machine
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Secured parking
- Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Meeting rooms
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Health club
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Change of towels (on request)
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Wedding services
- Water-efficient showers only
- Express check-out
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Library
- Housekeeping on request
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Snack bar/deli
- Conference space
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Airport & Shuttle Information
Des Moines International Airport is located less than 4 miles from the hotel.
Local Shuttle Info: Service within a two mile radius
Breakfast Information
Breakfast is offered a la carte from our onsite restaurant, Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar which is available for locally sourced French pastries, fresh-squeezed juices, and curated drip coffee or hand-made espresso drinks.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets not allowed
Service Animals Permitted
Parking Info
Valet parking is available for $33 per night.
Internet / WiFI
Wi-Fi is complimentary for all guests.
Misc Fees / Policies
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10–20 per person
- Covered valet parking fee: USD 33.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- 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'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Cleaning Policies
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Protective clothing is available to guests
Contactless check-in is available
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines CleanStay (Hilton)
Essential workers only - NO
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
About Hilton Hotels and Resorts
- Bed & Breakfast Packages for two at select locations
- Have serenity beds made by Serta and Peter Thomas Roth hair & skincare bath amenities
- Pre-arrival planning services
- Pet Friendly Program
The Hilton Hotels and Resorts highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton
This chart illustrates seasonality of sleeping room prices for both group/meeting prices and the best online individual traveler rates we could find at the time the group offer was submitted. The most competitive group/meeting discount shown is 58.2% in August 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $380 in the month of August 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton in a month when rates are lower.
