Hotel Fort Des Moines

  • 1000 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50309

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Hotel Fort Des Moines is a historic hotel located in downtown Des Moines, and approximately five ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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30 reviews

95% of guests recommend this place.

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However this is a'landmark' hotel that has clearly seen better days. more on TripAdvisor

I am very likely to return to the Hotel Fort Des Moines. more on TravelPost.com

The attitude that this place gave us, made us wish that we would have stayed at home. more on Yahoo! Travel

For years I stayed there because of the historic flavor, the quality staff and the attention to detail shown by all. more on Epinions.com

The hotel lobby and rooms have character. more on Yahoo! Travel

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6 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

The coffee was the worst tasting swill I have ever tasted. Room service got our order wrong, twice! We are vegetarians and they kept bringing us bacon. All the food was dry and awful. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This hotel was great! Historic luxury ambience. Close to everything dowtown. Great farmers market just 5 blocks away (on Saturday).And ... more on Yahoo! Travel

We were kept up all night by a loud party on our floor. The staff handled it about as well as they could, I guess, but what do you do with a bunch of drunks? The problem is there are at least 3 bars in the building, so you're bound ... more on Yahoo! Travel

My husband and I stayed here a couple of nights ago, to get away from home for a night. The attitude that this place gave us, made us wish that we would have stayed at home. Because we had arrived to the hotel, in jeans and t-shirts ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I appreciated the good price for such a convenient location. Was walkable to much of what I needed downtown for business and for pleasure including good restaurants, the skywalk system and live ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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20 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

If you don't mind dirty carpet, caulk that has dirt ground in it, dirty windows that can't open and no full length to get dressed with, This will be the ticket!! The toliet has no lid, and has the flu ... more on TripAdvisor

Never have I ever stayed at such an awful hotel. I travel regularly for business so i have plenty to compare to. The rooms are extremely outdated, the carpet, paint and bathroom has not been touched i ... more on TripAdvisor

Stayed here last weekend, was a surprise trip from my girlfriend (we are older and I have done business travel for years so I do have something to compare to). The parking was easy to find although yo ... more on TripAdvisor

I just completed a stay at this hotel. Overall, the rooms were worn, the soap from the previous guest... more on TripAdvisor

I stayed a the Hotel Fort des Moines due to the reasonable rate, however upon entry into the lobby, I was instantly satisfyed, as I enjoy, respect, appreciate and relish in the historic value of build ... more on TripAdvisor

Top Reviews From Hotels.com

Experience the definition of cutting edge comfort, convenience and service in the heart of downtown Des Moines. The Hotel Fort Des Moines, ... more on Hotels.com

Great Amenities at Hotel Fort Des Moines:

  • Photocopy center
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family plan
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • High speed internet access in public areas
  • Elevators
  • Spa
  • Game room
  • Non-smoking
  • Television
  • Accessible facilities
  • Internet access
  • Free transportation
  • Free parking
  • Gift/news stand
  • 120 ac
  • Microwave
  • Courtesy car
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe deposit box
  • In-room wireless internet
  • Laundry/valet service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Microwave
  • Annex room
  • Kitchen
  • Fire alarm
  • Kitchenette

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