Business Description from the Web
Experience the definition of cutting edge comfort, convenience and service in the heart of downtown
Des Moines. The Hotel Fort Des Moines, Iowa's landmark hotel, is aptly situated five miles from the
Des Moines International Airport. Catering to the needs and wishes of travelers for over 80 years,
this hotel's guests will appreciate the old time warm hospitality and modern day convenience....
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Posted by ian.com
on April 07, 2008
172 rooms, 11 floors
Hotel Fort Des Moines is a historic hotel located in downtown Des Moines, and approximately five miles from Des Moines International Airport. Local attractions include the Terrace Hill Historic Site, located one mile from the property.
Hotel amenities include complimentary airport and downtown shuttles, meeting rooms, and an indoor swimming pool. Dining...
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Other Reviews from the web
It definitely smells that way - I would go with any other hotel before staying here. Although it has been designed to give it a high class feel (and the room service costs like you are staying at the Waldorf in IA) it has a funky smell and definitely feels old once you get to your room. The rooms are small - and the beds uncomfortable. I never considered myself a hotel snob but I guess this...
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This place has been a downtown Des Moines landmark for many years. Although the place is very old, it offers some updated amenities. The corner suite is very spacious but they don't have too many. Bar/restaurant are very nice too.
We stayed here for the Iowa Cubs package which was great. The shuttle was very convenient. We all woke up with sore backs, though, and we even paid extra for a suite. The beds are getting kind of old. Also, there were no snack machines in the building anywhere but the clerk opened up the gift shop so I could...
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