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About the Hotel

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

Rooms at Fort Des

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton features rooms with HDTV, Bluetooth alarm clock radio with MP3 connection, chair and ottoman, and a work desk. Some rooms include two-line phones with voicemail, in-room safe, coffeemaker, mini-fridge, iron with ironing board, and a hairdryer. Guests can book king-sized bed corner rooms with views of downtown Des Moines or rooms with a unique writer's nook featuring a brick sitting area. Mobility and hearing accessible rooms and suites are available, with features such as roll-in showers, visual alarms, and notification devices.

Culinary Experiences

Proudfoot & Bird serves fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and locally sourced produce, alongside a curated list of wines. Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar offers locally roasted coffee, sharable bites, and wines. In Confidence is open from Thursday to Saturday and serves crafted cocktails and wine. Proudfoot & Bird is open daily, serving dinner from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar is open daily, serving all-day breakfast and lunch from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Meetings & Events

Hotel Fort Des Moines offers event spaces, including the Grand Ballroom for up to 800 guests. The Study features a conference table for 20 guests with connectivity at each seat. The Courtyard allows for gatherings of up to 100 guests, accessible from the Reading Room or the Grand Ballroom. The hotel provides catering services for events and special occasions.

Location & Accessibility

Located in downtown Des Moines, Hotel Fort Des Moines is near the State Historical Museum and Simon Estes Amphitheater. Des Moines International Airport is 10 km away. The hotel is connected to the skywalk system. Secured valet parking is available for $33.

Guest Services

Hotel Fort Des Moines includes a fitness center with TechnoGym and Peloton equipment, a business center, and multilingual staff. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property. There is valet parking. The hotel offers digital key access and streaming TV. The hotel was the first to offer private bathrooms west of the Mississippi, and the first in North America to offer a car lift.

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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
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2 persons
23 m² 
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1 King-size bed
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King Room Hearing Access
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2 persons
23 m² 
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24 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

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

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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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