Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton

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Curio Collection by Hilton
9.2 (989 reviews)
1000 Walnut Street , Des Moines , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Great location
Beautiful architecture
Excellent staff attention
Cons:
High breakfast cost
Abrupt check-in
Limited amenities
Pricey overall

Categories

Cleanliness
9.66
Clean and very modern; overall cleanliness praised.
Service
9.13
Service quality varied; check-in process criticized.
Location
9.67
Great location, walking distance to key attractions.
Room Quality
9.62
Rooms are spacious and comfortable; some comments on wanting more space.
Amenities
8.65
Fitness room appreciated; lacking a whirlpool or sauna.
Value for Money
8.61
Perceived as pricey, though value recognized in certain aspects.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Breakfast good but high priced; mixed reviews on dining.
Overall Experience
9.63
Overall satisfaction high despite some concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:10

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Top-Notch Amenities

Modern Fitness Centre and Delicious Dining Options
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton boasts a fitness centre for guests to stay active during their stay. Indulge in delectable dishes at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar.

Convenient Business Facilities and Free WiFi
For business travelers, the hotel offers a well-equipped business area. Stay connected with complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property.

Book your stay at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DSM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 989 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 9.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 9.63
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Chris • couple • us
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Aleesha • family_with_children • au
1
Stressful.
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Double charged for our whole stay. House keeping did not always come around. Had to call for toilet paper. Extremely expensive laundry services. Certainly would not recommend this place to any one.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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erin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • us
10
It was a lovely, relaxing staycation for my daughter and Me.
Pros:

Beautiful facilities. Excellent service. We slept like babies! Highly recommend.

Cons:

There were no disappointments.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Samanta • couple • us
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Katie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Julia • extended_group • us
6
Unique hotel with disappointing customer service
Pros:

I liked the fun decor and walk-in shower. Very comfortable beds and the hotel’s toiletries were wonderful. Also, the staff in the restaurant were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

I didn’t like having to sign up for a new app in order to receive my valet parked car when departing the hotel. I found it inconvenient and clumsy. The valet customer service as a whole was not welcoming or helpful and at $40 a night felt somewhat unreasonable.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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BigOrange56 • Couples • Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
8
Beautiful Historic Hotel & Room-Limited Amenities
Pros:

This property is historic, beautiful and well-maintained. When I stay in hotels of this type, my expectation is above-average service, and amenities which was simply not the case. To start, the room I was assigned on the top floor was changed when I arrived and they place a $100 per day stay room damage deposit on check-in that took many days to be cleared on my card. The room was spacious, clean, quiet and modern with the ultra-plush beds (extremely soft which is nice for some, but I needed back support making my stay pretty painful) and a large walk-in shower. Housekeeping for those staying more than a day is not until the late afternoon so we never got the room cleaned even though we asked management. Daily requests had to be made for towels, soap & toilet paper. The parking option for the hotel was valet at $43 per day however, the garage they use behind the building is available for self-park at $10 per day max. Hotels of this type normally provide things like lemon water or morning pastries and coffee downstairs for guests, there were no amenities like that. This was a little disappointing stay for such a beautiful hotel of this level. The whole atmosphere is lowered when the service level and amenities were just so minimal especially in housekeeping.
Be aware that downtown Des Monies is very clean but mainly business buildings so people are not actively walking the street. There are a few good restaurants around the downtown area however you will need to drive to get to most of them.

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Andrew • couple • us
8
Cons:

Provide soap and replace towels if you’re going to take them. Valet wasn’t well staffed

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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timtA7748FG • Couples
10
Great Service at the Door
Pros:

Aiden at Valet did a great job helping us! It was a great 😌

2026-08-15 • via Tripadvisor
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A5336CKjudym • Business • Little Compton, Rhode Island
10
Great stay!
Pros:

Beautifully maintained historic hotel in downtown DSM - minutes from Sculpture Park and Art Museum.
Rooms are large, quiet and comfortable. Well designed.
Staff is professional and kind. Shout out to Christie V at the front desk for showing incredible kindness and patience to a really difficult couple who just wanted to argue. She was incredible…

2026-08-14 • via Tripadvisor
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carrien693 • Family • Saint Louis, Missouri
10
Book it!
Pros:

How is this at the top rated hotel in Des Moines? Our son has lived in the city for seven years and we have stayed at every hotel in town, I swear, with his variety of moves. This was, hands-down, our best stay. What it lacks in location convenience, it makes up in every other thing. The room itself was modern, spotless, and well appointed. They lean into their history in a fun and cheeky way that is perfection. The ghosties down the hall and all references to the history were so fun. The speakeasy is great, the breakfast café was delightful. We absolutely love this hotel. So glad that we found you.

2026-08-14 • via Tripadvisor
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U4325EKthomasm • Family
4
disappointing
Pros:

They would say historic. But in many ways it is just old and strange. Looks like there have been several attempts at piecemeal updates over the decades in conflicting styles and to different degrees of quality. It is in need of another. The lobby decor and furniture is worn and odd. The hall carpeting odd. The room furniture is cheap ikea-like laminate and chipped and marked. Maybe I'm being too picky for Des Moines. The staff seems to be willing.

2026-08-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Ian • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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codyb703 • Couples • Seatonville, Illinois
10
Tony the Valet....is the man.
Pros:

Best hotel in Des Moines. Valet are personable, quick and super friendly. Front desk is amazing. 10 out of 10 place to stay.

2026-08-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Sean • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Ambiance, beds/bedding, cleanliness, on site restaurants/ bar

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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L7003TPjulieb • Business
10
Great experience!
Pros:

Almost all of your valet staff are friendly, helpful and thoughtful. I stay at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. They recognize me and greet me accordingly. Jack is particularly pleasant and thoughtful.

2026-07-29 • via Tripadvisor
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jonvA4389PS • Business
10
Seamless
Pros:

Stephanie was very helpful at the valet.

2026-07-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Sonja • couple • us
10
Pros:

Literally everything! The building is beautiful and the staff were very welcoming. Extremely nice room - pretty and clean and probably the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept on. Just down the block from an incredible local coffee shop also.

Cons:

Paid parking is a bummer, but there is a garage right behind the hotel (more cost effective than paying for valet service).

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee