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Reviews of Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#2 of 54 hotels in Des Moines

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 434 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    10
    Was so great for a night away as a couple.and the food was great!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s gorgeous!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    8.0
    Nice stay for the night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The cost was a little high with the Restaurant being upscale too.

    Nice hotel very clean and I like the option of a Cafe and Restaurant on site.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, clean

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    10
    Classic, beautifully restored Hotel. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in downtown Des Moines.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Beautifully refurbished 1919 classic hotel. Easy parking with sky-walk to garage. Large, immaculate, quiet room, with large screen TV, large bathroom, couch, table, 2 chairs, and beds so comfortable I felt like was sleeping on a cloud. Very friendly and helpful front desk. Lobby looked like a classic movie set. Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines. I will definitely stay here again. I would give this magnificent hotel an 11 rating if that was an option.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lovely hotel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I visited the bar and it had a wonderful atmosphere.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was excellent throughout, and our dinner in the onsite restaurant was AMAZING.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    10
    Historical, beautiful and comfortable.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Corner King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Modern, clean, and comfortable. Lots of great history, and beautiful renovations. Loved how they incorporated the history of the hotel into the decor and aesthetics. Would gladly stay here again in Des Moines!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking in parking garage and paying $10 bucks a day

    The history, the updated rooms, comfortable bed, great tvs

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    10
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Although the shower was excellent, the shower floor was very slippery when initially wet. Very easy to fall. The hotel needs to do something about it. It’s an accident waiting to happen.

    Location nice…found it a food desert as there were no stores, drug stores, etc. Drs Moines has the cleanest downtown I’ve ever been to.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    10
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No free street/lot parking

    Location; speedy valet parking; lovely room art

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2025

    8.0
    All in all very happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Corner King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking

    Graduation in the area

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2025

    8.0
    It was beautiful. Old meets modern. Had history at every turn. Wonderful place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Better alcohol and food choices in the restaurants. Wish it had a pool and hot tub.

    Nice staff. Clean. Elegant. Had history to learn about the building. I liked that.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2025

    10
    Wish we could have stayed longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Mobility Accessible Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Remodel was really nice and great restaurant.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevator broken,

    Location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful, quiet room in a gorgeous historic building. Great restaurants in the area.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    10
    Awesome - good time had by all.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only problem I had was probably my fault. I booked thru Booking.com. When I checked out and paid I told the desk clerk that I didn't need a receipt. I was quoted $169.00 through Booking.com. My charge card statement showed a charge of $311.00. I think this happened as I used a different Credit Card to check out. Totally my fault. However I worked with an employee in the billing and he got it all straightened out. As I said probably my fault but maybe have front desk suggest guest to use the same charge card in instances like.

    Location was great because we were attending a play and was able to walk to the theater. We did not do breakfast at the Hotel. The attendance behind desk did advise not to use the walkways at night because sometimes homeless people like to stay warm in there. It was a nice night so walking outside was fine.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    10
    Will definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    Amazing history and from the time we stepped onto property we would treated with the utmost respect.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent historic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Mobility Accessible Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was come confusion with checking in our car and calling it back.

    The location of the hotel was close to dining and entertainment opportunities and the staff was wonderful, helpful and polite.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Corner King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The iron had a spur in it and my wife's new $50 shirt was ruined

    The hotel is fantastic and the people were great

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mobility Accessible Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booking.com said our room would be $151 but it wasn't, it was $190. We would not have booked for that price. The host couldn't find our reservation at first and then when he finally did his demeanor changed. He became short with us. There was a wedding there so we couldn't really enjoy our time at the bar, the wedding guests were already drunk and being very loud we had 1 drink and left. The shower was odd, you had to get all the way in and be standing in the stream to turn it on. The coffee maker in our room didn't work.

    The room was great, the bed was the most comfortable bed we have ever slept on and the pillows were perfect too. Was within walking distance to the places we wanted to go. The toiletries smelled great and didn't dry out our hair or skin. The speakeasy was a great surprise.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    10
    Wonderful stay in a beautiful historic hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No microwave in the room. Too few toiletries - bottles were tiny and only one of each even though there were two of us in the room!

    Employee TANEESHA M., was wonderful! She made us feel very welcome and stayed in touch to make certain we were having a fantastic stay. Taneesha helped my boyfriend Kevin with havIng a beautiful bouquet of red roses, a bottle of champagne, and candy awaiting us in our room when we checked in! The hotel is very fortunate to have such a dedicated employee!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Near the event we attended. Hadn’t stayed here since the renovations. Well done.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    8.0
    Nice place to stay, give it a try
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Corner King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Early check in, I wish the shower had a handheld option as well

    We didn't eat there. But they have a bar and restaurant which serves all meals. Bed was very comfortable as was the rest of the room The room is huge, which we loved

    Stayed in February 2025

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