Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
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Summary of reviewsHotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton is a luxurious and historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Des Moines. Guests appreciate the great location with access to the DM skywalk and walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, stores and bars. The hotel is cozy, safe and in a tranquil downtown area. The rooms are modern, spacious and clean with comfortable beds and beautiful bathrooms. The hotel boasts fantastic fitness facilities and stunning 1918 decor. The staff is friendly, helpful and professional, consistently going the extra mile to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. The beds are heavenly with guests raving about the comfort level and quality of linens and pillows. The hotel is a unique gem in Des Moines with a luxury feel and beautifully renovated facilities. The historic building has been expertly restored and maintained, giving guests a unique experience filled with historic touches. The lobby, hallways and rooms have a lovely decor that combines historic flavor with modern design. Overall, Hotel Fort Des Moines offers a great room and a nice getaway that won't disappoint.
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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
Recognized as a textbook example of sustainable design, this historic hotel underwent a renovation that preserved its embodied energy. It features energy-efficient systems, including a central air-cooled cooling plant and optimized fresh air intake. The hotel holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 9001 certifications and sources local produce and sustainable seafood for its restaurant.
Hotel for Honeymoon
A beautifully restored historic hotel offering a sense of grandeur and luxury. Its classic elegance provides a romantic and memorable backdrop for a honeymoon.
Family Friendly Hotel
This historic hotel offers a unique experience with spacious rooms that can accommodate families. Its central location provides easy access to local attractions.
Romantic Hotel
This historic hotel offers a unique and elegant atmosphere for a romantic stay in Des Moines. Its beautiful architecture, upscale amenities, and central location provide a memorable experience for couples.
Business Hotel
This hotel has a rich legacy of hosting events and offers over 13,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including a Grand Ballroom. It provides amenities like free WiFi, a business center, meeting rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a fitness center.
Hotel with Parking
Located in downtown Des Moines, this historic hotel offers parking facilities for guests. The unique hotel provides an upscale experience. Its central location allows for convenient access to local attractions and businesses.
Accessible Hotel
This historic downtown hotel offers accessible parking, guestrooms, and restaurants. Features include roll-in showers in rooms, accessible entryways, and visual and hearing kits available.
Hotel with Gym
This hotel offers a fitness center as part of its amenities. The Curio Collection indicates a unique and potentially upscale experience, which may extend to the gym facilities.
4-Star Hotel
A historic landmark, this hotel offers a luxurious experience with elegant rooms and exceptional service. Its central location in Des Moines makes it ideal for exploring the city, and its upscale amenities cater to discerning travelers. The hotel's architecture and curated art collection add to its unique appeal.
Luxury Hotel
Historic Hotel
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The Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton is a beautiful hotel located in the heart of downtown Des Moines. Guests are pleased with the great location of the hotel with access to the DM skywalk and walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, stores and bars. The hotel is situated in a busy area of downtown, making it the perfect location for business and exploring. Guests appreciate the historic aspect of the building and the architecture, which showcases the culture of the city. The location is superb within walking distance to the river and various venues. Although parking can be inconvenient in downtown areas, guests have the option of street parking nearby that is close and cheap or free. Overall, the hotel is cozy, safe and in a tranquil downtown area.
The breakfast at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton has had both positive and negative feedback. Many guests have praised the fantastic breakfast with its tasty, generous portions and nice variety. The amazing coffee and wine bar was especially popular. Some guests found the breakfast pricey but still enjoyable. However, others felt the breakfast service was average or even rude with wait times for coffee and shortages of bacon. Additionally, some felt that breakfast should have been included in the price of the room. Despite these mixed reviews, many guests appreciated the breakfast and the option to choose between free breakfast or drinks for any issues that arose. Overall, guests seem to have differing opinions on the breakfast experience at Hotel Fort Des Moines.
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton is a beautiful and elegant hotel located in a great downtown area. The rooms are modern and accommodating with well-appointed, spacious and clean interiors. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are beautiful and spacious. The lobby areas, hallways and rooms are beautifully decorated with modern and sleek details and the building has been recently renovated. Guests loved the decor of the rooms and bathrooms and found the hotel and rooms to be clean and charming. Some guests mentioned that their rooms were small, but most guests found the rooms to be spacious and accommodating. The hotel offers fantastic fitness facilities and the building boasts stunning 1918 decor. Overall, the hotel exceeded guests' expectations and they particularly appreciated the clean, comfortable and beautiful rooms.
When it comes to a good night's rest, the beds at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton did not disappoint. Guests rave about the comfort level of the beds with many describing them as "very comfortable," "super comfortable," and "heavenly." The linens and pillows were also praised for their quality and softness. One guest even went as far as to say it was the "best night's sleep" they've had in a hotel in a while. The staff, decor and towels were also mentioned in positive reviews alongside the beds, confirming that guests were pleased with their overall stay. Although one guest did have a negative experience with the sheets, the overwhelming sentiment is that the beds at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton are a highlight of any stay.
If you're looking for a hotel that prides itself on cleanliness, look no further than Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton. Guests rave about the spotless rooms and beautiful decor with many mentioning the recent restoration of the hotel. The bathrooms are particularly impressive with one guest calling them both clean and beautiful. The staff are often cited as friendly and helpful, though some guests did have issues with housekeeping. However, the overall consensus is that Hotel Fort Des Moines is a clean and charming option for your stay with numerous guests complimenting the spacious and comfortable rooms.
The Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton boasts a friendly and helpful staff that consistently goes the extra mile to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. While some guests noted that certain members of the staff were rude, most reviews rave about the excellent customer service provided by front desk personnel, restaurant staff and even the cleaning crew. Several guests even singled out specific staff members, like Fernando the maintenance man and Colin the manager, for their outstanding service. Despite being short-staffed at times, the hotel staff remained courteous and attentive to guests' needs, offering everything from restaurant recommendations to room changes. Overall, guests describe the staff as professional, gracious and above all, friendly.
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton is a unique gem in Des Moines with a luxury feel and beautifully renovated facilities. The lobby, hallways and rooms have a lovely decor that combines historic flavor with modern design. The beds are comfortable and the location is great with downtown just a walk away. The staff is awesome and hospitality-oriented, making guests feel welcomed. However, some guests think that the hotel's facilities and services need improvement to match its 4-star rating. Despite that, many guests describe the hotel as superb, exceptional and very good and they would love to stay there again. Overall, Hotel Fort Des Moines offers a great room and a nice get away that won't disappoint.
If you're looking for a luxurious stay with a touch of history, look no further than the Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton. The beautiful, historic building has been expertly restored and maintained, giving guests a unique experience filled with historic touches. The design team did an excellent job blending old-world charm with modern amenities, creating a classy chic atmosphere throughout the lobby and hotel. Despite being an old building, there are new updates that blend seamlessly with the architecture. The original 1918 decor in the lobby is stunning and the hotel is filled with historic touches that transport you to another time. The spacious lobby and old-fashioned elevators highlight Des Moines' history and add to the hotel's charm. Visitors rave about the beautifully renovated hotel with one stating it was their favorite stay yet. The hotel's carpet in the upstairs hallway is fantastic and it's evident that the restoration was done with a lot of care and attention to detail. Overall, the Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is a historical gem that is well worth a visit.
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No, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton.
No, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton.
Yes, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton has a gym.
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