Traveler's Insights

Our newly renovated Des Moines hotel offers the gastronomical pleasure of the world at our four different on-site restaurants like Proudfoot & Bird and Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar. We have other hotel amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, valet parking, flexible meeting and event spaces, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Our wide range of in-room amenities includes a mini-refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, and LCD TV. Stay with us and enjoy leisure time at our artistic lounges with stylish furnishing

Yes, we offer secured and covered valet parking for $33 at 10th street. You can easily access a third-party parking garage located behind our hotel.

Yes, we have a fitness center featuring state-of-the-art equipment, TechnoGym, and Peleton to keep up with your health and wellness. Stay active and energized when you stay at our Des Moines Historic Hotel.

Yes, we offer complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, including rooms and common areas. Guests can stay connected to Wi-Fi when they check in to our Des Moines hotel.

Hotel Fort Des Moines is an extremely popular and highly recommended family-friendly hotel. With curious history, luxury rooms and suites, and premium amenities, our hotel puts you close to top attractions in the area, making it an ideal spot for families to stay in lowa for a memorable vacation.

We charge a fee of up to $250 for smoking in any of the rooms. You can ask the Front Desk for designated outdoor smoking area locations when you stay at our Des Moines hotel.

Hotel Fort Des Moines is located near many prominent attractions of the city.
 

Yes, Hotel Fort Des Moines features two on-site restaurants, Proudfoot & Bird, which serves locally sourced dishes and Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar which serves drinks and light fare.

Proudfoot & Bird serves handmade pasta, seafood, poultry, and prime-cut beef - all locally sourced and freshly prepared. The restaurant also features an award-winning wine selection.

Proudfoot & Bird is open daily from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11PM.

Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar serves locally roasted coffee and fine wines. The café's carefully crafted beverages and shareable cuisine are designed to inspire thoughtful conversations.

The hours of operation at Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar are: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM daily and 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesday-Saturday.

Proudfoot & Bird provides free, secure, and instantly confirmed online reservations. Click Here to reserve your time and table.

Hobnob Coffee & Wine Bar provides free, secure, and instantly confirmed online reservations. Click Here to make a reservation.

Hours of operation for the skywalk are 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Irrespective of any season or weather, you can take in the beauty of the city from the skywalk seven days a week.

The Des Moines skywalk spans downtown and is 4.2 miles long, connecting with 12 parking ramps and 55 buildings spread throughout the city. 

No, the skywalk in Des Moines is not closed for any season. No matter the season, visitors and locals can navigate the city with ease.

Exit points 1-4 of the Des Moines skywalk lead directly to the Convention Center.