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Hotel Fort des Moines

3.0 of 5
1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Hotel Fort des Moines
Ranked #32 of 43 hotels in Des Moines
2.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
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minneapolis
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I was really excited to stay at Hotel Fort Des Moines...based on the other reviews, I was expecting an elegant but a bit tired old hotel oozing with charm and history. Instead, I found the "tired old" but not too much charm or history. It looks as though the hotel started a renovation in the mid 1960s and then stopped.... More

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kansas city
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Very peaceful environment, staffs are friendly n polite. fair rate with good hotel accomdations. I will come back again. drraypua More

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Saint Charles, Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Before I booked this hotel I went through and read the reviews and honestly was a little skeptical reading some of the negative ones. I knew I had to keep an open mind because I felt this hotel was being unfarily reviewed by people who thought they were checking into a hotel built in 2012. We stayed for 2 days... More

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Philadelphia
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

This was the creepiest hotel I have ever spent a night in (and I was forced to spend two nights there). It looks like they have not touched the rooms since 1970 or so, so everything is old and banged-up. The whole place smells musty and feels dirty - I was honestly afraid to walk on the carpet with my... More

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DIRTY. Color on 1 tv didnt work. Other shut off whenever it felt like it. Drapes didnt close all the way; windows didnt lock. Smelled musty. Thick dust most everywhere. Wet bar sink llugged. Refrigerator broken. No light bulbs or low wattage. Peeling paint. Needed vacuuming. Wifi didnt work. No full length mirror. No honor bar. No newspaper. No place... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I informed my girlfriend that I would like to stay there one time. Most of the President of the United States have stayed here. As a gift my girlfriend booked a suite for us to stay in. When we arrived, we were greated very well. Was informed how to find the our suite with excellent directions. Once in the suite,... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I have stayed at the Hotel Fort des Moines for two nights each spring for many years but this was probably my last. First the positives: It is located on the sky-way system which makes for convenient access to various meeting and sports venues. The staff is very helpful and pleasant to deal with. The beds are comfortable. Free WiFi... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011
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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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Washington, Iowa
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 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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Wyoming, Minnesota
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

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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1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Price range (per night):* 114 AUD - 170 AUD

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