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    Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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    Curio Collection by Hilton

    Boutique Hotel

    About This Hotel

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    Hotel Fort Des Moines is a 287-room historic hotel at 1000 Walnut St in downtown Des Moines. It opened in 1919, was designed by local firm Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. After closing in November 2015 for a major renovation, it reopened in Hilton's Curio Collection. Dining is in-house: Proudfoot & Bird, the Hobnob cafe and wine bar, and the In Confidence bar. The 1919 Grand Ballroom seats up to 500. Parking is valet ($42), and pets are not allowed.

    Hotel Fort Des Moines is a 287-room downtown hotel that opened in 1919 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, now part of Hilton's Curio Collection. It suits visitors who want a historic building with restaurants and bars on site, and event planners needing a 500-seat ballroom.

    • 287 rooms at 1000 Walnut St, downtown Des Moines
    • Opened 1919; National Register of Historic Places (1982)
    • Designed by Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson
    • Proudfoot & Bird, Hobnob and In Confidence on site
    • 1919 Grand Ballroom seats 500; 7,000 sq ft of meeting space
    • Valet parking $42; pets not allowed

    Amenities

    Free WiFi
    In-room coffeemaker
    Mini-fridge
    Smart TV
    Proudfoot & Bird restaurant
    Hobnob cafe and wine bar
    In Confidence bar
    Meeting and event space
    Valet parking ($42)

    Questions about Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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    Does Hotel Fort Des Moines have parking?
    Valet parking is available for $42.
    Are pets allowed at Hotel Fort Des Moines?
    No, pets are not allowed.
    What time is check-in?
    Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.