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Hotel Fort des Moines

3.0 of 5
1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Ranked #32 of 43 hotels in Des Moines
2.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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Ltbaker
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Never have I ever stayed at such an awful hotel. I travel regularly for business so i have plenty to compare to. The rooms are extremely outdated, the carpet, paint and bathroom has not been touched in decades. Thankfully I travel with flip flops so I didn't have to touch the carpet or tile. Not to mention the shower head... More

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Marilyn P
Washington, Iowa
1 review
3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

If you don't mind dirty carpet, caulk that has dirt ground in it, dirty windows that can't open and no full length to get dressed with, This will be the ticket!! The toliet has no lid, and has the flushing handle that looks like that of a toliet in Target. Gee Whiz! I wouldn't suggest it, spend a little more... More

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Jason H
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2011
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Stayed here last weekend, was a surprise trip from my girlfriend (we are older and I have done business travel for years so I do have something to compare to). The parking was easy to find although you had to pay, even on the weekends and no signs to the free lots. Main floor was really nice, although we did... More

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Jennifer R
Mankato
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011

I stayed a the Hotel Fort des Moines due to the reasonable rate, however upon entry into the lobby, I was instantly satisfyed, as I enjoy, respect, appreciate and relish in the historic value of buildings. I have read some of the reviews, and if you are looking for a cookie cutter hotel, this is not it! . The Hotel... More

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DonM532
Sedona, Arizona
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2011

The Hotel Fort DM in downtown is a once glorious hotel of the Roaring 20's, which has welcomed a dozen presidents, but it has become worn here and there. Some of the usual amenities are no longer available (the pool is closed), or they are limited (restaurants), but there are still convenient appointments in rooms--but I paid too much. Still,... More

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VigorousLioness
Ames, Iowa
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15 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

I've stayed at the Hotel Fort Des Moines twice and both times it was generally a good place to stay. The location is very close to great restaurants and places to go and the price is less expensive than the other hotels in the downtown. The rooms were both very large and clean, however the bed was not very comfortable.... More

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Scott260
Chattanooga, Tennessee
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2011

Could have been cleaner, mattresses outdated , thin walls (you can hear conversations in next room ! ) analog TVs, pool closed and has been for years, staff seemed disgruntled. Many better places to stay for the money in Des Moines.! More

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Joe g
Iowa City, Iowa
1 review
5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2011
5
people found this review helpful

WARNING and I am not kidding.. Worst hotel I have ever stayed in. To bad I booked it on line. All travel companies drop this one. First. There is a parking ramp across the street. Cool. But guess what. The first 4 floors you can't use. They are all reserved. NO bellman service. Really!! So you have to unload in... More

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lynnecharl0tte
charlotte, nc
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011

Historic dirt maybe. Room 1018 was boarded up, no lie. Baseboard was missing in the hallways and you could see down the walls. Awful, dark, dirty, and very poor customer service. We moved to the Marriott the clerk did not seem at all surprised nor try to correct the situation More

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1000Walnut, Owner at Hotel Fort des Moines, responded to this review
August 2, 2011

I apologize for your unsatisfactory experience. If you let me know the particulars I can refund what you paid. By the way, the room you saw boarded up (1018) has been demo'd for purposes of getting estimates for our planned renovation. And the missing marble base in the corridor has been removed at the request of the State Historic Preservation... More

BeachLover088
Portland, OR
1 review
3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

This is absolutely the worst hotel I have stayed in for years and maybe my entire life. As a business traveler who stays in hotels almost once a week, I can not believe the doors to this place are still open. The only charming aspect of the hotel is the lobby, however even that has a musty smell. The rooms... More

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