HOTEL FORT DES MOINES, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON, Des Moines

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton - A Historic Downtown Des Moines Hotel with Private Bathrooms, Car Lift Legacy, and Grand Ballroom

Located in the heart of downtown, this 4-star Des Moines hotel occupies a landmark building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hotel Fort Des Moines holds several historic firsts, including being the first hotel west of the Mississippi to offer private bathrooms and the first in North America with a car lift capable of elevating vehicles from street level to the second floor. Each room features a 55-inch HDTV, Bluetooth alarm clock, work desk, in-room safe, mini-fridge, and coffeemaker. The property houses multiple dining venues, including Proudfoot & Bird restaurant serving sustainable seafood and handmade pasta, plus Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar offering locally roasted coffee and shareable dishes. Business travelers can utilize the Study's 20-person conference table with built-in connectivity or the Reading Room's 30-person meeting space. The iconic Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 800 guests, while The Courtyard hosts outdoor gatherings for up to 100 people. Des Moines International Airport is 6 miles away.

Pros

Connected to the city's climate-controlled 4-mile skywalk system

Historic venue that has hosted 13 presidents from Woodrow Wilson to Barack Obama

Custom conference facilities with built-in connectivity at each seat

Writer's nook features a private brick sitting area for quiet relaxation

Cons

Valet parking costs $33 per day

Airport is 6 miles from the property