Hotel Fort Des Moines

1000 Walnut Street

Des Moines, IA 50309

Property Description - Hotel Fort Des Moines

Hotel Fort Des Moines is a beautiful, historic hotel offering old-world elegance with new-world style. Convenient downtown location with 240 comfortable guest rooms, including 55 spacious suites. Complimentary airport and downtown shuttle. Explore our other amenities by dining in our inviting full-service restaurant, sipping a cappuccino in our quaint gift and coffee shop, or settle back for a cool beverage in our "neighborhood bar."

Reservation Information - Hotel Fort Des Moines

Indicative rates for search purposes only; check for specific rate when making a reservation.

Guarantee Policy: Credit card guarantee is required at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy: Cancel by 6pm hotel time, day of arrival to avoid a penalty of one night's room and tax.

Directions - Hotel Fort Des Moines

Starting From:Des Moines International Airport: From the airport, turn left on Fleur Drive to Locust Street. Take a right on Locust Street to 10th Street. Turn right on 10th Street and the hotel is one block on the right hand side on 10th and Walnut Street.

General Property Information - Hotel Fort Des Moines

Hotel Rating(s): 3 Stars

Check In: 3pm

Check Out: 12pm

Currency:American Dollars

Floors: 11

Rooms: 240

Year Opened: 1919

Year Renovated: 1997

Time Zone: CST

Airport Details

Des Moines International

Areas Served

Des Moines, Altoona, Ankeny, Indianola

Recreation

On-Site Recreation

* Game room * Indoor lap pool * Jacuzzi * Sauna

Off-Site Recreation

* Shuffleboard * Water skiing * Tennis * Golf courses * Casino * Racetrack * Racquetball court * Basketball court * Jogging track * Volleyball court * Bike trails

Area Attractions

Adventureland Theme Park: 10 miles east to the property. Amusement park
Amish Community: 105 miles west to the property.
Iowa State University (ISU): 35 miles south to the property.
Briarwood Golf Course: 10 miles south to the property.
Otter Creek Golf Course: 10 miles south to the property.
Des Moines Area Community College: 10 miles south to the property.
Greater Iowa Aquarium Center: 2 miles west to the property.
Beaver Run Golf Course: 13 miles southeast to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Blank Golf Course: 5 miles north to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Blank Park Zoo: 5 miles southwest to the property. 22-acre zoological park, over 800 animals, gift shops, food and fun
Boone Scenic Railroad: 40 miles northwest to the property. Train rides over the historic tracks through the countryside of Iowa
Des Moines Botanical Center: 1 mile east to the property. Seasonal displays of plants and flowers
Bridges of Madison County: 20 miles southwest to the property. 6 historic covered bridges, filming for the feature movie
Broadlawns Medical Center: 6 miles southeast to the property.
Brunnier Art Museum: 35 miles northeast to the property. Ancient to contemporary art
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines: 5 blocks east to the property. Broadway and Musical sensations
Unviersity of Osteopathic Medicine: 3 miles east to the property.
American Institute of Business: 4 miles north to the property.
Hamilton Business College: 7 miles south to the property.
Drake University: 4 miles southeast to the property.
Grandview College: 6 miles south to the property.
Simpson College: 15 miles north to the property.
Court Avenue District: 5 blocks southeast to the property.
Metro Ice Sports Arena: 8 miles southeast to the property. Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey
Des Moines General Hospital: 2 miles west to the property.
Des Moines Menace Soccer: 9 miles southeast to the property. Pro US Interregional League, Hoover High School
Farmhouse Museum: 35 miles northeast to the property. Historical landmark
Fore Seasons Golf: 8 miles southeast to the property. Indoor golf
Funny Bone Comedy Club: 5 miles northwest to the property.
Federal/State Government Buildings: 1.5 miles west to the property.
Grandview Golf Course: 6 miles south to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Historic Valley Junction: 5 miles west to the property. Shops, galleries, antiques and restaurants in downtown railroad district
Indoor Golf Club of Des Moines: 10 miles southeast to the property.
Indoor Soccer Complex: 10 miles southeast to the property.
Ingersoll Dinner Theater: 1 mile west to the property. Dinner theater that offers a variety of entertainment
Iowa Barnstormers-Arena Football: 9 blocks southeast to the property. Arena Football League
Iowa Cubs Baseball: 11 blocks northwest to the property. Chicago Cubs farm team
Iowa State Fairgrounds: 3 miles west to the property.
Iowa Gold Star Museum: 12 miles southeast to the property. War museum
Iowa Methodist Hospital: 6 blocks south to the property.
Jester Park Golf Course: 15 miles southeast to the property. Open Spring-Fall
John Wayne's Birthplace: 35 miles northeast to the property.
Jordan House: 8 miles east to the property. Victorian mansion
Kaleidoscope: 2 blocks east to the property. Restaurants and other personal services
Lake Panorama Golf Course: 30 miles southeast to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Living History Farms: 10 miles west to the property. 600-acre open air museum
Longview Indoor Golf Club: 10 miles southeast to the property.
Mamie Eisenhower's Birthplace: 50 miles south to the property.
Mercy Hospital: 14 blocks southeast to the property.
Merle Hay Mall: 8 miles northwest to the property. Retail stores, food court
National Balloon Museum: 15 miles north to the property. Hot-air and gas ballooning
National Sprint Car Museum: 40 miles northwest to the property. History of Sprint Car racing
Ponderosa Golf Course: 8 miles east to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino: 20 miles northeast to the property. Live races Apr-Sep, over 1000 slot machines/Players Club, free transportation from hotel for 4 or more people
Salisbury House: 3 miles east to the property. English Tudor mansion
Science Center of Iowa: 2 miles west to the property. Explore hands-on exhibits, visit the planetarium, see demonstrations
Sherman Hill District: 1 mile east to the property. 19th century residential architecture
Southridge Mall: 5 miles southeast to the property.
Terrace Hill: 1 mile east to the property. Governor's Mansion
Trainland, USA: 30 miles west to the property. Toy train museum, depicts train development
Valley West Mall: 8 miles west to the property. Food court, theater, and many stores
Veterans Hospital: 9 miles southeast to the property.
WAAC Museum: 5 miles north to the property. History of Women's Auxiliary Army Corps
Wallace House: 1 mile east to the property. Italian style Victorian home
Walnut Creek National Wildlife Refuge: 20 miles west to the property. Eco-system reconstruction project
Waveland Golf Course: 5 miles southeast to the property. Open Spring-Fall
White Water University Fun Park: 2 miles east to the property. Water park, mini-golf, go-carts, shops
Willow Creek Golf Course: 5 miles northeast to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Science Center: 1 mile SE
State Historical Building: 1 mile W
Civic Center: 7 blocks west
Temple: 1 block north
Iowa Cubs: 1 mile SE

About the Location

Nearby Airport* Des Moines International - 4.5 milesNearby Areas* Altoona, IA - 10 miles* Amana Colonies, IA - 105 miles* Ames, IA - 35 miles* Ankeny, IA - 10 miles* Boone, IA - 50 miles* Indianola, IA - 15 miles* Knoxville, IA - 40 miles* Newton, IA - 35 miles* Pella, IA - 50 miles* Winterset, IA - 35 milesNearby Corporations* Allied Group - 9 blocks* Bankers Trust - 6 blocks* Blue Cross & Blue Shield - 6 blocks* Brenton Bank - 5 blocks* Casey's General Stores - 10 miles* Communication Data Services - 4 miles* Des Moines Register - 4 blocks* EMC - 3 blocks* Equitable of Iowa - 5 blocks* Farm Bureau - 8 miles* HY-Vee Food Stores - 8 miles* KVI - 8 miles* Meredith Corp. - 8 blocks* Midwest Power - 3 blocks* NationsBank - 6 blocks* Norwest Financial - 3 blocks* Norwest Mortage - 11 blocks* Pioneer Hi-Bred International - 11 miles* Principal Financial Group - 5 blocks* Sears Credit - 8 miles* Supervalu - 10 miles* Younkers - 3 blocks

Property Amenities - Hotel Fort Des Moines

AM/FM Alarm Clock

Babysitting/Child Services

Bar/Lounge

Business Center

Coffee Maker in Room

Courtesy Car

24 Hour Front Desk

Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

Express Checkout

Free Parking

Hairdryers Available

Modem Lines in Room

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Pets Allowed

Pool

Restaurant

Room Service

Safe Deposit Box

Shops/Commercial Services

Fitness Center or Spa

Television with Cable

Laundry/Valet Services

Room Information - Hotel Fort Des Moines

Superior Guest Room

Superior guest room with extra long double bed. Room includes traditional English furniture with a writing desk, computer data port, high speed internet, wireless access, easy chair, alarm clock, TV, and a full bathroom.

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Deluxe Guest Room

Deluxe guest room with king bed or 2 queen beds. Room includes traditional English furniture with oversized work desk, swivel chair, desk light, computer data port, high speed internet, wireless access, easy chair, alarm clock, TV, and a full bathroom.

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe suite with king bed or 2 double beds. Suite includes double sofa sleeper, traditional English furniture with oversized work desk, swivel chair, desk light, computer data port, high speed internet, wireless access, easy chair, alarm clock, 2 TV's, and a full bathroom.

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Restaurant Info

On-Site Dining

* Gotham Club - Open 6;30am-10pm, casual, American cuisine. * Chequers - Open 4pm-2am, casual, English-style pub..sandwiches and snacks. * Coffee & Gift Shop - Open 6:30am-7pm, casual, coffee..cappuccino..sandwiches and snacks.