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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 1/2 star rated hotel
9.6/10 Exceptional
(850 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview
The Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is a beautifully renovated historic hotel that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Guests consistently praise the spacious, clean, and well-designed rooms, highlighting the comfortable beds and large bathrooms. The hotel's stylish decor and modern amenities are frequently mentioned, as is the friendly and helpful staff. Many guests appreciate the convenient location downtown, with easy walking access to restaurants and attractions. While the on-site restaurant and coffee shop, Hob Nob, receives compliments, some parking issues have been reported, with the adjacent garage's pricing and access causing occasional confusion. Valet parking is available but considered expensive by some.
About the hotel
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, massage/treatment rooms, and a business center are onsite.
Nearby attractions
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is located in Downtown Des Moines, a neighborhood in Des Moines, and is near the airport. The Temple for Performing Arts and Pappajohn Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Science Center of Iowa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Principal Park or Wells Fargo Arena. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
Popular amenities
Parking
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Secured covered valet parking on site (USD 33.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Wifi
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 10-20 per person
Room service available
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Wedding services
Accessibility
Assistive listening devices available
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Braille signage
Elevator
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Phone accessibility kit
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Things to do
Fitness center
Outdoor
Vegetable garden
Conveniences
Elevator
Front-desk safe
Library
Vending machine
More
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Biodegradable drinking straws
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Reviews that mention...
Hotel Reviews
for Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
Review data
5 star reviews
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4 star reviews
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3 star reviews
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2 star reviews
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Latest reviews (33)
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Roxanne
31 Aug 2024 - 1 Sept 2024
reviewed on hcom
5 out of 5 stars
This is not the first time we have stayed here. Between the other hotels downtown this is probably our favorite place to stay. We found parking the garage across the street, it was only $11. The rooms are spacious and clean, lots of light. Very nice bathroom. We would stay here again and again, thank you!
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Michael
16 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
Historic hotel in downtown Des Moines. Area is decent. Parking is a pain as the hotel charges $33/night and the other options are street parking or a garage.
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Cheryl
27 Jun 2024 - 28 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom
5 out of 5 stars
This is a beautiful hotel. We have stayed several times before. There is a parking garage right next door, it’s 10.00 to park for 24 hours. The room was spacious, clean, updated and quiet. Big bathroom and shower. Restaurants within walking distance.
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Alexis
4 May 2024 - 5 May 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful property and two dining options on the first floor; self-parking was very convenient
C
Clinton
1 Apr 2024 - 2 Apr 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
This is always a favorite stay of mine when flying to Iowa to visit family. The staff is lovely and it's one of the best hotels in the Midwest for a blend of high quality, dining, walkability, and price.
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James
21 Mar 2024 - 23 Mar 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
Very nice historic hotel. Excellent facility.
Location is somewhat isolated for walkable activities and restaurants. $33 valet parking in Des Moines, Iowa seems excessive.
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Christine
23 Feb 2024 - 24 Feb 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
When we pulled up to unload… There were no signs or individuals to help us. My husband had to run into the front desk - he told them that we were checking in… asked about parking. The person said that the valet would be able to help us but never mentioned. How/where to unload
Crazy!
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Patricia
13 Jan 2024 - 16 Jan 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
Lovely historic hotel with very good restaurant/bar and large comfortable room. Helpful, friendly staff. Very cool speakeasy with craft cocktails that you use a "secret" door to access.
Negatives but not very troublesome: I had a view of the parking deck, so that wasn't great, and I noticed they charged $30 for parking but the parking lot was empty, so there's that, but I wasn't driving anyway and may have been because of the weather.
I was there during a storm so couldn't get a cab/uber from airport but lucked out as the hotel was picking up someone else and graciously offered to get me. That was a big deal!!
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Skyler
21 Oct 2023 - 22 Oct 2023
reviewed on orbitz
5 out of 5 stars
Love the quality and high end feel to the room and common areas. There is a nice parking garage down close by that has a hallway joining directly to hotel without having to step outside. It’s not free but 10$ a day is a lot cheaper than valet! Our favorite hotel per dollar, awesome breakfast /coffee place at Hob Nob! Haven’t had a chance to try the restaurant or speakeasy unfortunately.
Will come back whenever we’re in area, thanks again for great experience
K
Katherine
25 Aug 2023 - 27 Aug 2023
reviewed on orbitz
4 out of 5 stars
The HFD has been our go to property fir travel to DSM. Alyssa is fabulous as always. Very welcoming, attentive to your needs, etc. We had issues with our room and Cheyenne was very accommodating in moving us. The HFD use to be 5 stars all around. However, service was below average in the HBNOB, food was cold, and not as good as usual. We were disappointed since we know they hotel can do better.
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