Welcome to the Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton...

Nearby AirportDes Moines International - 4.5 milesNearby AreasAltoona, IA - 10 milesAmana Colonies, IA - 105 milesAmes, IA - 35 milesAnkeny, IA - 10 milesBoone, IA - 50 milesIndianola, IA - 15 milesKnoxville, IA - 40 milesNewton, IA - 35 milesPella, IA - 50 milesWinterset, IA - 35 milesNearby CorporationsAllied Group - 9 blocksBankers Trust - 6 blocksBlue Cross & Blue Shield - 6 blocksBrenton Bank - 5 blocksCasey´s General Stores - 10 milesCommunication Data Services - 4 milesDes Moines Register - 4 blocksEMC - 3 blocksEquitable of Iowa - 5 blocksFarm Bureau - 8 milesHY-Vee Food Stores - 8 milesKVI - 8 milesMeredith Corp. - 8 blocksMidwest Power - 3 blocksNationsBank - 6 blocksNorwest Financial - 3 blocksNorwest Mortage - 11 blocksPioneer Hi-Bred International - 11 milesPrincipal Financial Group - 5 blocksSears Credit - 8 milesSupervalu - 10 milesYounkers - 3 blocks, Adventureland Theme Park, Amish Community, Iowa State University (ISU), Briarwood Golf Course, Otter Creek Golf Course, Des Moines Area Community College, Greater Iowa Aquarium Center, Beaver Run Golf Course, Blank Golf Course, Blank Park Zoo, Boone Scenic Railroad, Des Moines Botanical Center, Bridges of Madison County, Broadlawns Medical Center, Brunnier Art Museum, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Unviersity of Osteopathic Medicine, American Institute of Business, Hamilton Business College, Drake University, Grandview College, Simpson College, Court Avenue District, Metro Ice Sports Arena, Des Moines General Hospital, Des Moines Menace Soccer, Farmhouse Museum, Fore Seasons Golf, Funny Bone Comedy Club, Federal/State Government Buildings, Grandview Golf Course, Historic Valley Junction, Indoor Golf Club of Des Moines, Indoor Soccer Complex, Ingersoll Dinner Theater, Iowa Barnstormers-Arena Football, Iowa Cubs Baseball, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Iowa Gold Star Museum, Iowa Methodist Hospital, Jester Park Golf Course, John Wayne´s Birthplace, Jordan House, Kaleidoscope, Lake Panorama Golf Course, Living History Farms, Longview Indoor Golf Club, Mamie Eisenhower´s Birthplace, Mercy Hospital, Merle Hay Mall, National Balloon Museum, National Sprint Car Museum, Ponderosa Golf Course, Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino, Salisbury House, Science Center of Iowa, Sherman Hill District, Southridge Mall, Terrace Hill, Trainland, USA, Valley West Mall, Veterans Hospital, WAAC Museum, Wallace House, Walnut Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Waveland Golf Course, White Water University Fun Park, Willow Creek Golf Course, Science Center, State Historical Building, Civic Center, Temple, Iowa Cubs, On-Site Recreation, Off-Site Recreation

Stay where the presidents stayed at the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines -Curio Collection by Hilton and experience contemporary sophistication that rings with charm from its storied past. Opened first in 1919 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, our newly renovated boutique hotel evokes nostalgia, from the moment you step into the grand two story lobby and resonates all the way to our beautifully restored grand ballroom. Boasting a prime location in the heart of downtown Des Moines, staying with us means you are near all that the city has to offer. This classic brick style hotel is an eight-minute walk from Western Gateway Park and less than two miles from the Iowa State Capital. Revel in fantastic downtown views from our modern guest rooms, and sink into plush bedding while taking comfort with amenities like complimentary WiFi, refrigerators, smart HDTVs, and coffeemakers. Opt for a suite and sprawling spacious living areas, or spoil yourself in our sumptuous Presidential Suite. With 14,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, the Hotel Fort Des Moines is the perfect place to host corporate trainings, team building events, seminars, and much more. A full banquet team can meet the needs for hosted dinners, work lunches, or quick coffee breaks. Enjoy hearty fare at Proudfoot and Bird, our signature wood fired steakhouse, or sip your favorite cocktail from our basement Speakeasy Cocktail Lounge. Pair your favorite wine with a scrumptious selection of sweets at our coffee and wine bar HOBNOB. Proudfoot and Bird is fine dining in every aspect. Proudfoot and Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and a grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance extravagance and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines' cherished history. Two semi-private dining rooms are available, seating eight and ten guests respectively. Comprised of handmade pastas, humanely-raised poultry and waterfowl, prime cuts of beef, sustainably-caught seafood, and locally-sourced produce, Proudfoot and Birds menu consists of world class fare. Timeless cocktails, local and regional beer selections, and a carefully curated list of award winning wines have been chosen to pair perfectly with our culinary vision. We look forward to seeing you at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. *Guarantee Policy Credit Card Guarantee is required on all reservations, regardless of arrival time. Individual plans may vary. See plan display for more information.

Hotel Features

Safety Equipment

Room Features

Total number of guest rooms: 290

The 4-star hotel offers 290 comfortable guest rooms with handicapped accessible.

Food & Beverages

Sport & Leisure at the hotel

Meeting Rooms

10 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 174 persons with state-of-the-art equipment.

Meeting Packages

Meeting packages are submitted on request.

Add-on programmes / Places of interest

Special incentives will be arranged according to your requirements.

Miscellaneous

Additional meeting equipment on request.

Special Offers

Special offers are currently not available.

Location & Directions:

Arriving by car

Des Moines International Airport: (NE) From the airport, turn left on Fleur Drive to Locust Street. Take a right on Locust Street to 10th Street. Turn right on 10th Street and the hotel is one block on the right hand side on 10th and Walnut Street.