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Hotel Fort Des Moines

1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 124 reviews from 4 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $79
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Recommended
Based on 124 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Great place to stay in DT Des Moines - a bit of a walk to the nightlife area but not too far." source Hotels.com

    "For a romantic get-away (we were celebrating our anniversary), I couldn't recommend a better hotel." source Travelocity

    "I would not recommend it at all." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "The room, including bathroom, was very clean." source Hotels.com

    "My family really liked staying in this hotel, the employees were friendly and the rooms clean, plus the free parking was great." source Travelocity

    "The carpet had stains on it, but the rest of the room appeared clean." source Expedia

    "However, the room was quite clean, spacious, and the bed was very comfortable." source Travelocity

    "the drapes, bedspread, everything in the room was fresh and clean." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The shuttle service took us to the Civic Center and picked us up, though there was a little problem with picking us up at a different location." source Travelocity

    "Close to everything, connected to the skywalk, great service, beautiful rooms and lots of history." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "The hotel is on the skywalk--especially important if you travel in winter--and within walking distance of the river park and the Botannical Center (if you can walk 20-30 minutes)." source Orbitz

    "Everyone was incredible pleasant and helpful,and the 24-hour shuttle dropped us off and picked us up at our pre-scheduled event location." source Hotels.com

    "The Hotel is clean, spacious, and conveniently located downtown." source Travelocity

    "Dining, shopping and entertainment in the surrounding downtown was lacking though, I had to drive out to West Des Moines to actually find something to do." source Expedia

    "Next to the pool area is a gym, but we did not use the exercise room." source Orbitz

  • Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "The room was much nicer than I expected for the price but the bathrooms could use a lot of updating." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "In the fall, I was freezing because our room didn't have any way to control the temperature and the heat was not activated for the Fall yet." source Travelocity

    "had to adjust room temp by a lever on the wall. had no hot water and had to shower 2 rooms down." source Expedia

    "The Units are not independent so itÂ’s what ever the property owner wants the temp to be in all the rooms." source Expedia

More information on Hotel Fort Des Moines

Beautifully restored historic hotel, centrally located in downtown Des Moines on the skywalk system.We know how to make you feel comfortable and welcome. We have more than an 80-year history of catering to the needs and desires of the world's travelers from all walks and places. We'll do the same for you. We treat you famously at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. The Hotel Fort Des Moines was built in 1919 and is an independent, locally owned landmark hotel in downtown Des Moines on the skywalk system. We offer full-service accommodations for the business traveler from complimentary high speed internet in all guestrooms to elegant ballrooms and public spaces for group meetings and gala social events. After an extensive renovation, the hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Check-in Time:

15:00

Check-out Time:

12:00

Total Rooms:

235 rooms.235

Total Floors:

11 floors.

Rooms:

172 Total Rooms Spacious king room - one king bed. Complimentary high speed internet access, desk, and ergonomic desk chair. Please note smoking preference.

Directions

From Des Moines International Airport (DSM): Depart the airport on Fleur Dr. Take the downtown exit. Bear right onto Locust St. Turn right onto 10th St and proceed to the hotel.

Area

DES MOINES, IA, 50309, US

Attractions

Adventureland 10 Miles Des Moines Civic Center 8 Blocks Science Center 10 Miles Blank Park Zoo 15 Miles Des Moines Art Center 1 Mile Des Moines Botanical Center 2 Miles

Dining

43 Restaurant and BarCuisine type - American On property - y American electic and contemporary cuisine. Steaks, seafood and a seasonal cuisine with creative interpretations of classics and international specialties. Extensive wine list. Smoke free dining room and bar. Award-winning martinis.Raccoon River Brewing CompanyCuisine type - American On property - n Pub fare and house brew. Located on the corner of 10th and Mulberry, next door to the hotel.Alexanders Breakfast RestaurantCuisine type - American On property - y Breakfast buffet with coffee shop and news stand.Chequers LoungeCuisine type - American On property - y Pub fare and sandwiches

Information by Orbitz

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