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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, USA, 50309
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About us

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is located in the city of Des Moines, Iowa. The hotel offers 290 stylish, contemporary and comfortable guest rooms designed uniquely to deliver maximum comfort. The hotel boasts a massive meeting space of over 13,000 square feet spanning over a meeting room equipped with state of the art facilities.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandCurio Collection by HiltonFirst Hospitality
Built1919
Renovated2021
Total meeting space13,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms287
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
National Register of Historic Places

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 24, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Apr 01 - May 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
13,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,100 sq. ft.
Space (private)
8,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
4,200 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
3,932 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
850 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Walnut Boardroom
Reading Room
Wedgewood Ballroom
Grand Ballroom

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
287
Single (1 bed)
202
Double (2 beds)
80
Suites
2
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
5%

Location

Getting Here

Centrally located in Downtown Des Moines
Distance from airport 4.1 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
( $33.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Des Moines Civic Center
Theater
8 blks
The Des Moines Civic Center is a testament to the power of a dream and determination. In the 1970s following the closing of Des Moines’ KRNT Theater, a local bond option to build and fund a performing arts hall was proposed and narrowly defeated. Undeterred, a group of area business leaders joined forces and raised over $9 million in less than 90 days for the cause. The rest is history and in June of 1979 the Des Moines Civic Center hosted its first performance. Along with the black box Stoner Theater and Nollen Plaza (now Cowles Commons) the Des Moines Civic Center became a downtown destination.
221 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Proudfoot & Bird Restaurant
Proudfoot & Bird Restaurant
Welcome to Fine Dining in every aspect, located onsite and named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects. Handmade pastas, humanely raised poultry, waterfowl, prime cuts of beef, and seafood, our menu is world-class fare.
1000 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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HobNob Coffee and Wine Bar
HobNob Coffee and Wine Bar
The charming ambiance blends the casual European countryside and approachable elegance, this is a space to be enjoyed for carefully prepared beverages consisting of locally roasted coffee, locally prepared pastries, sharable cuisine, and award-winning wines. Coffee Bar: Open 7 Days/Week 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wine Bar: Open Tue-Sat 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
1000 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Park
4 blks
The 4.4 acre park, located within a major crossroads of the urban grid, creates a pedestrian-friendly entryway to downtown Des Moines. The Pappajohns’ contribution of more than two dozen works for the park is the most significant donation of artwork ever made to the Des Moines Art Center.
1330 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Temple for Performing Arts
Theater
1 blk
Marked as one of the "most endangered" historic buildings by the National Historical Registry, The Temple For Performing Arts was given new life with renovations completed in October of 2002. Downtown Preservation Partners, the developer of The Temple for Performing Arts, assembled a restoration team composed of builders, architects and subcontractors experienced in historic rehabilitation. In its pre-renovation state, the building had been stripped of its original cornice and awnings, and nearly all of the exterior windows had fallen into a state of disrepair. While the real jewel of The Temple has always been the interior architecture, the renovation architects worked diligently to restore the outside of the building to its original state as well.
1011 Locust St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Noce Jazz Club
Nightlife
3 blks
Noce is the premier home for jazz & cabaret in Des Moines, Iowa, hosting acts both local & national & featuring a world-class cocktail bar.
1326 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Teehee's Comedy Club
Nightlife
4 blks
The time is right for an independent comedy club owned by comedians, who understand and love comedians. We want to ensure that anyone seeking to do comedy in Des Moines has a stage, microphone, and audience to perfect their craft. That’s why Teehee’s Comedy Club is Iowa’s premier independent comedy venue.
1433 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Iowa Events Center
Convention center
9 blks
The Iowa Events Center is a three venue, state-of-the-art multi-purpose complex located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, IA. The Iowa Events Center is owned by Polk County and managed by OVG360, a division of Oak View Group. OVG360 is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client-partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities.
730 3rd St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Wells Fargo Arena
Recreation
9 blks
Wells Fargo Arena, which is owned by Polk County and professionally managed by Spectra, is a 17,000 seat arena that opened July 12, 2005. The arena is part of the Iowa Events Center complex, which also includes Hy-Vee Hall and the Community Choice Convention Center. Each year Wells Fargo Arena hosts the Iowa High School State Wrestling and Girls and Boys Basketball Tournaments. Three professional sports teams also call the arena home, including the NBA G-League’s Iowa Wolves, the AHL’s Iowa Wild and the IFL’s Iowa Barnstormers.
730 3rd St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Downtown Farmers' Market
Shopping
6 blks
Marked the #2 Best Farmers' Market in America, the Downtown Farmers’ Market supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
400 Court Ave
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Historic East Village
Shopping
11 blks
The East Village is Des Moines’ most vibrant and diverse district, boasting many of the finest shopping, dining, nightlife and commerce in Iowa. Located between the Iowa State Capitol and the Des Moines River in downtown Des Moines, the East Village is highly-accessible by car, bike, bus, or foot!
200 E Locust St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Iowa State Fair
Recreation
3 mi
The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is Iowa’s great celebration, a salute to the state’s best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement.
3000 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA, US 50317
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Iowa State Capitol
Historical landmark
2 mi
The Iowa State Capitol, commonly called the Iowa Statehouse, is in Iowa's capital city, Des Moines. As the seat of the Iowa General Assembly, the building houses the Iowa Senate, Iowa House of Representatives, the Office of the Governor, and the Offices of the Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer, and Secretary of State. The building also includes a chamber for the Iowa Supreme Court, although court activities usually take place in the neighboring Iowa Supreme Court building. The building was constructed between 1871 and 1886, and is the only five-domed capitol in the country. Located at East 9th Street and Grand Avenue, the Capitol is set atop a hill and offers a panoramic view of the city's downtown and the West Capitol Terrace. Various monuments and memorials are to its sides and front, including the Soldiers and Sailors' Monument and the Lincoln and Tad statue.
1007 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Science Center of Iowa
Recreation
8 blks
Centrally located in Downtown Des Moines, SCI features hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming to encourage learning and fun for all ages. Through daily visitors, a statewide educational outreach programs and the NAEYC-accredited SCI Preschool, the Science Center of Iowa serves more than 300,000 people annually.
401 W Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Financial Center Des Moines
Business district
4 blks
612 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
801 Grand Building
Business district
3 blks
801 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA, US 50309

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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

No Swimming Pool

Cancellation Policy

Individual reservations: 48 hours prior to arrival. Group events and room blocks by contract.

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Sustainable Practices

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