Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309 United States (USA) near Exit 135 on I-80 (~7.2km)
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4.5 Star Property
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Local Attractions

Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Mary & John Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Temple For Performing Arts, Blank Park Zoo, Botanical Center, Des Moines Art Center, Historical Building, State Capital, Des Moines Public Library

Verified Reviews of Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Staff was very friendly."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Allowed early check in, very accommodating.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat May 03 to Sun May 04 2025 at a $276.99 average nightly rate.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 1000 guest reviews

Property Description

The Hotel Fort Des Moines was built in 1919 and is listed in the national Register of Historic Places. The hotel is completing a multi-million dollar renovation and will reopen in 2020. The Hotel Fort Des Moines will be a part of the upscale Curio Collection by Hilton brand. Featuring 290 guest rooms the hotel will also have 4 unique food and beverage outlets. The hotel is connected to the downtown skywalk system which is 4.2 miles in length and connects 55 buildings and 12 parking ramps.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 am
Year of Last Renovation: 2019
Floors: 11
Rooms: 287
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 287
Handicap Rooms: 26
Rooms with 1 Bed: 211
Rooms with 2 Beds: 79
Suites: 10
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 5 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 32000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 500 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 1.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 4pm-11pm
Ownership: Hawkeye Hotels
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Varies per contract
Nightly Parking: $33
Total Taxes: 12.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 5.00% (County Occupancy Tax)
Occupancy Tax: 7.00% (State Lodging Sales Tax)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

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.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Valet parking is available for $33 per night.

Internet / WiFI

Wi-Fi is complimentary for all guests.

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.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Scenic Route Bakery - A charming bakery known for its delicious pastries and coffee. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Fong's Pizza - A unique pizza joint serving Asian-inspired pizzas and delicious appetizers. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Centro Restaurant - A trendy Italian restaurant offering a variety of pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Pappajohn Sculpture Park - A beautiful outdoor park featuring contemporary sculptures. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.

    • Day 2

  • Breakfast: La Mie Bakery - A popular bakery known for its freshly baked bread and pastries. Located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - A quirky burger joint with unique burger creations and tasty milkshakes. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: 801 Chophouse - A classic steakhouse offering prime cuts of meat and an extensive wine list. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Des Moines Art Center - An art museum showcasing a diverse collection of modern and contemporary art. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.

    • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Waveland Cafe - A local favorite for breakfast, serving hearty dishes and homemade pies. Located 3.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Smash Park - A unique entertainment venue with indoor and outdoor games, along with a delicious food menu. Located 4.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Malo - A vibrant Mexican restaurant offering delicious tacos and margaritas. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Blank Park Zoo - A family-friendly zoo featuring a variety of animals and interactive exhibits. Located 6.7 miles from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Hotel Fort Des Moines

Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton

Rate fluctuations of 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 30.3% in January 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $245 in the month of June 2023. 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.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton.

Feel free to use the Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Des Moines event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sqft.)		 Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Grand Ballroom 100 x 42 x 15 4200270/--120225100809625/--500400--
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Grand Ballroom

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
4200 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
100 x 42 x 15 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Wedgewood Ballroom 58 x 30 x 14 1740100/--601003025258/--174200--
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Wedgewood Ballroom

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
1740 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
58 x 30 x 14 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Walnut Boardroom 25 x 12 x 14 300--/----------14--/--------
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Walnut Boardroom

Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
300 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 12 x 14 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Reading Room 40 x 30 x 14 1200--/--------------/----60--
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Reading Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1200 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
40 x 30 x 14 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Study 42 x 15 x 14 630--/----------22--/--------
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Study

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
630 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
42 x 15 x 14 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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FAQs about Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton have?

There are 287 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton?

Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton?

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.

What parking is available at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton?

Valet parking is available for $33 per night.

How much does internet cost?

Wi-Fi is complimentary for all guests.

Can I get a AAA rate at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

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