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1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50309

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton - A historic downtown hotel with fine dining, event venues, and preserved 1920s architecture

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton offers 290 rooms featuring HDTVs, Bluetooth alarm clocks with MP3 connections, work desks, and mini-fridges, with corner rooms providing downtown Des Moines views. Proudfoot & Bird serves handmade pastas, sustainable seafood, and prime beef cuts, while Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar offers locally roasted coffee and award-winning wines. The property includes a TechnoGym and Peloton-equipped fitness center, 13000 square feet of event space including the 800-guest capacity Grand Ballroom, and the Reading Room meeting space for 30 guests. Located on the National Register of Historic Places, this 4-star hotel is connected to the 4.2-mile skywalk system and sits 6 miles from Des Moines International Airport. The creative catering team at Hotel Fort Des Moines provides custom menus for events in venues like the Study conference room with connectivity for 20 attendees.

Pros

Historic property listed on the National Register of Historic Places with preserved 1920s architecture

Two on-site restaurants serving locally sourced cuisine and award-winning wines

Connected to downtown Des Moines via the 4.2-mile climate-controlled skywalk system

13000 square feet of event space including ballrooms and unique meeting rooms

TechnoGym and Peloton-equipped fitness center with latest equipment

Cons

Valet parking available at $33 per day with in/out privileges

No swimming pool or spa facilities on the property

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
King Room Hearing Access
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
King Studio Suite
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Studio Suite Two Queen Beds
2 persons
37 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Transportation and Accessibility

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City Centre
Des Moines800 m
Airports
Des Moines International (DSM) 8.0 km
Boone Municipal (BNW) 80.9 km

Facilities

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free 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

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Curtains
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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
490 m
Event hall
Grand Hall @ The Temple for Performing Arts
200 m
Public Building
Polk County Courthouse
590 m
Museum
Wells Fargo Museum
470 m
Restaurants
Django Restaurant
60 m
1420 Locust St
Centro Restaurant
130 m
1003 Locust St
Panera Bread
60 m
215 10th Street Suite 150
Starbucks
160 m
1013 Locust St
Smokey D's BBQ
270 m
1200 Locust St
Grumpy Goat Tavern
350 m
1303 Walnut St
Americana Restaurant and Lounge
500 m
1312 Locust St
City Center Lounge
520 m
700 Grand Ave Des Moines Marriott Downtown
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