- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 9
- Reviews
undisclosed fees/room needs repairs
- December 30, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We were surprised the morning that we checked out with a note under our door indicating that we would be charged an additional 10.00 for parking in the garage across the street (there is no parking lot). The ticket we were given in return to use in the parking garage came up as "invalid", so we had to pay an another 8.00 to exit the garage. (The hotel later removed the 10.00 charge after I called them.) Our suite had stained carpet, wallpaper that was peeling in a couple of spots, and a very cracked sink basin. However, the room was quite clean, spacious, and the bed was very comfortable. The lobby and the rest of the hotel are gorgeous- they've really done a wonderful job of preserving all the antique beauty of the building. They just need to carry that pride over into the guest rooms.
What a great experience!
- July 10, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We're from Des Moines, and with gas prices as they are, decided to have a "get away" in our home town. Staying at The Hotel Fort Des Moines was like entering another world and another era. For a romantic get-away (we were celebrating our anniversary), I couldn't recommend a better hotel. We had the pool and hot-tub all to ourselves the entire weekend, and the pool level offers amazing vistas of the city.
Memorable stay
- August 20, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The Hotel Fort Des Moines was a very nice surprize as it is a very nostalgic as well as a historic hotel in down town Des Moines. I enjoyed my stay as it was very quiet at night. The resturant was being renovated at the time of my stay but there were plenty of choices with in walking distance to the hotel.
Graceful in old age
- August 18, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This is an older hotel in a downtown location. It has aged nicely and is a welcome relief from the sameness of so many hotels these days.
Hotel Fort Des Moines
- August 9, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The Hotel is clean, spacious, and conveniently located downtown. The room was nice, with a fairly spacious tv room and separate sleeping quarters. The bed was comfortable, but the blanket felt a little cheap. Otherwise, the experience was good. The hotel staff was cordial. A plus.