Hotel Overview
Very nice hotel
For a downtown hotel, this is a good deal. That a great restaurant (Django's) is part of the...
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ads1
- Apr 1, 2012
Good location, good price
This is a good place to stay if you want to be withing walking distance of pretty much anything in...
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Iowa girl1
- Mar 19, 2012
Historic downtown Des Moines hotel with modern amenities, Internet
The historic Hotel Fort Des Moines was built in 1919, and after an extensive renovation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Over the years, the hotel has hosted celebrities such as Mae West, Richard Nixon, Jack Kennedy and Charles Lindbergh. Today, the smoke-free hotel offers free high-speed Internet, ballrooms for meetings and events and an on-site restaurant. The Des Moines hotel is connected to the four-mile long, climate-controlled skywalk system in the city.Hotel Fort Des Moines Rooms
- Executive
- Small living room area with a couch TV minirefrigerator microwave and a separate bedroom with a king queen or two double beds.
- Standard
- Standard King - Spacious king room - one king bed. Complimentary high speed internet access desk and ergonomic desk chair. We are a non-smoking hotel.
- Standard
- ADA 2 Queen Beds - Spacious room - two queen beds. Wheelchair accessible with complimentary high speed internet access. We are a non-smoking hotel.
- Standard
- Rooms with a king queen or two queen beds.
- Standard
- Standard Two Queen Beds - Spacious room with 2 queen beds. Complimentary high speed internet access desk and ergonomic desk chair. We are a non-smoking hotel.
- Standard
- ADA 1 Queen Bed - Spacious room - one queen bed. Wheelchair accessible with complimentary high speed internet access. We are a non-smoking hotel.
- Suite
- King Suite - One bedroom suite - one king bed and pullout sleeper sofa in living room. Kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator. Complimentary high speed internet access desk and ergonomic desk chair. We are a non-smoking hotel.
- Suite
- Double Double Suite - One bedroom suite - two double beds pullout sleeper sofa in living room. Kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator. Complimentary high speed internet desk and ergonomic desk chair. We are a non-smoking hotel.
Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- Des Moines Intl Airport, (DSM), 5.00, MI, N;
- Area description
- City Center
Amenities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- 24 Hour Security
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible parking
- Accessible rooms
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Bar/Lounge
- Bath Tub
- Business center
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Coffee Shop
- Concierge Desk
- Conference Suite
- Continental Breakfast
- Copy Service
- Data port Available
- Desk with Lamp
- Easel
- Electronic Door Locks
- Elevators
- Exercise Gym
- Express Check In
- Express Checkout
- Fire Alarm with Light
- Fitness center
- Free Airport Shuttle
- Free Newspaper
- Gift Shop
- Golf
- Hairdryer in Room
- Heated Guest Rooms
- High-speed Internet
- In Room Movies
- Indoor Parking
- Internet Access
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Jacuzzi
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Laundry Service
- Laundry/Valet Services
- Lounge
- Maid Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Microwave
- Modem in Room
- News Stand
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Overhead Projector
- Parking
- Porters
- Projector
- Public Address System
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Sauna
- Secretarial Service
- Security
- Shower
- Smoke Detectors
- Sofa Bed
- Sprinklers In Rooms
- Telephone
- Television with Cable
- Temperature Control
- Tennis
- Turndown Service
- TV
- TV Remote Control
- Wake-up Service
- Wet Bar
- White Board
Dining
- DJANGO
- French Cuisine without the attitude.
- Raccoon River Brewing Company
- features world-class ales great food and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evening. Located on the corner of 10th and Mulberry next door to the hotel.
- Alexanders Breakfast Restuarant
- Breakfast Buffet with coffee shop and news stand.
- Chequers Lounge
- Pub fare and sandwhiches
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (54)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel Fort Des Moines
- All travelers (54) 3.3 / 5
- Business (5) 3.4 / 5
- Couples (22) 3.4 / 5
- Families (12) 3.3 / 5
- Friends (9) 3 / 5
- Singles (5) 3.6 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 3.9
- Room comfort:
- 3.5
- Location:
- 4.2
- Value:
- 3.6
69%
would recommend to a friend.
- Most recent
- Highest score
- Lowest score
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
RicMan
old vs historical
Just because a hotel is in an old building doesn't make it a historical experience. The place was gloomy and the staff unfriendly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ads1
Very nice hotel
For a downtown hotel, this is a good deal. That a great restaurant (Django's) is part of the building is an added plus.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Django's is a great restaurant.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Iowa girl1
Good location, good price
This is a good place to stay if you want to be withing walking distance of pretty much anything in downtown Des Moines.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
This place is about as close as you can get to 80/35.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
rdsh
Smelly Screaming O
The review in Orbitz was about a nice historic hotel in downtown Des Moines. YES-great location and the wedding we were attending was only a few blocks away. After driving all day we called ahead to see if you could check in earlier than 3 - no problem. Our rooms were ready. The 1st thing all 8 of us noticed when we got off of the elevator was the horrible sour smell. You don't want me to describe it. We hoped it would not follow us to our rooms around the corner. It was rainy and cold and we were tired. Tried to adjust the temperature in the rooms but did not have any luck. We decided to wait until we returned. When returning to our rooms that night we ask about the heat - we were informed there was not heat and we could have a space heater if we wanted one....really? The doors to the rooms/hallway did not seal very tight and the sound in the hallways were not muffled at all, there was an echo from all noise in the hall. At 11:45PM from across the hall we had a rude awakening of a woman screaming like she was dying(she wasn't) - for 30min- until we called security. Completely uncomfortable for me, fiance, mother, sister and children...Must say that security took care of this right away, but then the drunks down the hall came in...they didn't calm down until after 2AM. This is what - after tax I paid $100 a night for and 3 rooms $300! I have to say the staff were very polite, but they did not meet our eye or tell us thank you when we left.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
jim in minnesota
cramped family
advertised pool/hottub...closed for 3 year hotel renovation project. Small room, small beds, small bathroom
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sara Jane
With Old World Charm, Comes Old World Service.
I've stayed in this hotel before and had a terrible experience. I was pleasantly surprised this time around. We were in a very large room and the bathroom was clean. The staff were jovial enough, and the decor is quite charming. Cons 1. Uncomfortable bed & pillows 2. Little climate control in the rooms 3. Outdated televisions 4. Very slow elevator service 5. Terrible coffee so I wasn't going to pay $20 for the breakfast 6. Parking is only free if you arrive after midnight on Friday evening
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Walk across the street for Panera breakfast!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
r and m
run down
The hotel was like the rest of the town rundown with so much potential. The hotel was beautiful with and amazing ballroom and reception hall. The problem was the rooms where small and old. The pool was out of order maybe for goood. We made the best of it with our little tv and small comodities, but wouldn't reccommend it for the price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Java joes most amazing coffee shop friendly atmosphere great staff! Has vegetarian menu and great coffee
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mike
Nice place, friendly staff
Had a nice stay for the weekend. Hotel was nice. staff was very friendly and offered to shuttle us to and from our event. would stay there again
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
corvairman
A good place to stay
Hotel staff was friendly and the accommodations did not disappoint. The room was clean and bed was comfortable. A good value.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
None
Hotel Ft. Des Moines
Classy looking older hotel. Very comfortable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Lots of options in Downtown Des Moines.
