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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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One King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(138 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed Mobility Accessible with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Queen Beds Mobility Accessible With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King One Bedroom Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 QUEEN MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE W/ROLL IN SHOWER

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed Mobility Accessible W/Roll In Shwr

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room - Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Guest Room With 2 Queen Beds-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Beds Mobility Accessible With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Mobility/Hearing Accessible One Bedroom King Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Mobility Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed Corner Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 King Bed Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Queen Beds Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Queen Beds Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 234 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Temple Theater. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Casey's Center and a few minutes from Drake University
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 centre 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Proudfoot & Bird – This fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner.
Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar – This coffee shop specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
In Confidence Speakeasy – On-site bar. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 10 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

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

Restaurants on site

  • Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar
  • In Confidence Speakeasy
  • Proudfoot & Bird

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

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
  • Lift (109 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 11 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1919
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • 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: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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
  • Valet parking fee: USD 44 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per day(20 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 some wind, solar, and geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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. 975 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1164 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Clean, staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kori

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, clean, the most well dressed and courteous staff. I love the character this hotel has. It’s gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Genoa, Henderson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff everywhere in the hotel were so friendly and welcoming. The room was beautiful with a large bathroom that was totally unexpected. Room 1002. Super clean and comfy bed.
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this hotel! We love the room service breakfast, the beds are amazing, food and drinks are top notch
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Treanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff, top notch! Keke and Matthew were superb! Hotel was beautiful! Room was huge! Beds were comfy! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abbey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lathan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brice

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great staff were very kind had to leave due to family emergency huge thank you to the staff that helped out that night and got my car out of valet for me will be coming back soon!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and fantastic experience staying at this beautiful hotel. We will continue coming back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dina

It is a pleasure to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tayshaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immaculate room, beautiful hotel, nice part of town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service in the restaurant was very slow and just average food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing is not the word for this place! Staff was amazing! Totally excited our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026