Hotel Fort Des Moines

Address

3 Star Hotel
1000 Walnut St Des Moines
See nearby area

Lonely Planet review

Everyone from Mae West to JFK has spent the night in this old-world hotel. It retains its 1917 elegance and the 204 rooms spread across 11 floors are well equipped.

Services & facilities

  • Parking
    • Parking
    • Parking garage
  • Air Conditioning
    • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi/internet access
    • Internet access
    • Wi-Fi
  • Family
    • Suitable for children
    • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Cards accepted
    • Discover
    • American express
    • Diners club
    • Visa
    • Mastercard
  • Recreation
    • Fitness facilities
  • Non-smoking
    • Smoke-free property
  • Transport/transfers
    • Airport transportation (free)
    • Area shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant/Café
    • Restaurant
    • Coffee shop or café
  • Pets
    • Pets not allowed
  • Accessibility
    • Elevator/lift
  • Guest services
    • Express check-out
    • Room service
  • Bar
    • Bar/lounge
  • Shop
    • Gift shops or newsstand

Description

Location. Hotel Fort Des Moines is located close to Des Moines Public Library, Science Center of Iowa, and Des Moines Botanical Center. Other points of interest near this hotel include Polk County Convention Complex and Des Moines Civic Center.

Hotel Features. Hotel Fort Des Moines's restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available. Recreational amenities include a fitness facility. This 3-star property has a business center and offers audiovisual equipment. The property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and a ballroom. Complimentary shuttle services include a roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle. Additional property amenities include a coffee shop/café, gift shops/newsstands, and express check-out. This is a smoke-free property.

Guestrooms. 244 air-conditioned guestrooms at Hotel Fort Des Moines feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guestrooms offer phones with voice mail. Cable television is provided. Also included are irons/ironing boards and clock radios. Housekeeping is available daily.

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