Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton, Des Moines
About the Hotel
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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Transportation and Accessibility
Transportation options
Facilities
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
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Curtains
Location
Reviews and Ratings
My stay at this hotel was full of surprises. The room was outdated and beat up with a lever, but on the bright side, a personal greeting welcomed me on the TV when I arrived. The service was very considerate and helpful, even making space for me to print a document. The location was absolutely beautiful, though a little towards the western edge of downtown. However, the dining experience left much to be desired, with dried-out scrambled eggs and running out of bacon. Overall, an interesting mix of experiences.
The hotel feels like a mix between a Super 8 and something a bit more upscale, with some areas needing a touch-up. However, the ample closet space in our suite was a nice surprise for a longer stay.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were spacious, modern, clean, and very quiet, which was great, but they did show some signs of wear and tear. The service, though slow in responding to issues, was generally good. The location was convenient for accessing downtown attractions, but the area felt deserted in the evenings. The dining options were decent, but I found myself preferring to go out for meals. Overall, it was an average stay with some positives and negatives to consider.
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