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| Property Description |
| Hotel Fort Des Moines is a beautiful, historic hotel offering old-world elegance with new-world style. Convenient downtown location with 240 comfortable guest rooms, including 55 spacious suites. Complimentary airport and downtown shuttle. Explore our other amenities by dining in our inviting full-service restaurant, sipping a cappuccino in our quaint gift and coffee shop, or settle back for a cool beverage in our "neighborhood bar." Nearby Airport* Des Moines International - 4.5 milesNearby Areas* Altoona, IA - 10 miles* Amana Colonies, IA - 105 miles* Ames, IA - 35 miles* Ankeny, IA - 10 miles* Boone, IA - 50 miles* Indianola, IA - 15 miles* Knoxville, IA - 40 miles* Newton, IA - 35 miles* Pella, IA - 50 miles* Winterset, IA - 35 milesNearby Corporations* Allied Group - 9 blocks* Bankers Trust - 6 blocks* Blue Cross & Blue Shield - 6 blocks* Brenton Bank - 5 blocks* Casey's General Stores - 10 miles* Communication Data Services - 4 miles* Des Moines Register - 4 blocks* EMC - 3 blocks* Equitable of Iowa - 5 blocks* Farm Bureau - 8 miles* HY-Vee Food Stores - 8 miles* KVI - 8 miles* Meredith Corp. - 8 blocks* Midwest Power - 3 blocks* NationsBank - 6 blocks* Norwest Financial - 3 blocks* Norwest Mortage - 11 blocks* Pioneer Hi-Bred International - 11 miles* Principal Financial Group - 5 blocks* Sears Credit - 8 miles* Supervalu - 10 miles* Younkers - 3 blocks |
| General Property Information |
Hotel Rating(s): unknown 3 Stars
Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Currency:American Dollars
Floors: 11
Rooms: 240
Suites: 0
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| Area Attractions |
Adventureland Theme Park
10 miles east to the property. Amusement park
Amish Community
105 miles west to the property.
Boone Scenic Railroad
40 miles northwest to the property. Train rides over the historic tracks through the countryside of Iowa
Des Moines Botanical Center
1 mile east to the property. Seasonal displays of plants and flowers
Bridges of Madison County
20 miles southwest to the property. 6 historic covered bridges, filming for the feature movie
Broadlawns Medical Center
6 miles southeast to the property.
Brunnier Art Museum
35 miles northeast to the property. Ancient to contemporary art
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
5 blocks east to the property. Broadway and Musical sensations
Unviersity of Osteopathic Medicine
3 miles east to the property.
American Institute of Business
4 miles north to the property.
Hamilton Business College
7 miles south to the property.
Drake University
4 miles southeast to the property.
Iowa State University (ISU)
35 miles south to the property.
Grandview College
6 miles south to the property.
Simpson College
15 miles north to the property.
Court Avenue District
5 blocks southeast to the property.
Metro Ice Sports Arena
8 miles southeast to the property. Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey
Des Moines General Hospital
2 miles west to the property.
Des Moines Menace Soccer
9 miles southeast to the property. Pro US Interregional League, Hoover High School
Farmhouse Museum
35 miles northeast to the property. Historical landmark
Fore Seasons Golf
8 miles southeast to the property. Indoor golf
Funny Bone Comedy Club
5 miles northwest to the property.
Federal/State Government Buildings
1.5 miles west to the property.
Briarwood Golf Course
10 miles south to the property.
Grandview Golf Course
6 miles south to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Historic Valley Junction
5 miles west to the property. Shops, galleries, antiques and restaurants in downtown railroad district
Indoor Golf Club of Des Moines
10 miles southeast to the property.
Indoor Soccer Complex
10 miles southeast to the property.
Ingersoll Dinner Theater
1 mile west to the property. Dinner theater that offers a variety of entertainment
Iowa Barnstormers-Arena Football
9 blocks southeast to the property. Arena Football League
Iowa Cubs Baseball
11 blocks northwest to the property. Chicago Cubs farm team
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3 miles west to the property.
Iowa Gold Star Museum
12 miles southeast to the property. War museum
Iowa Methodist Hospital
6 blocks south to the property.
Otter Creek Golf Course
10 miles south to the property.
Jester Park Golf Course
15 miles southeast to the property. Open Spring-Fall
John Wayne's Birthplace
35 miles northeast to the property.
Jordan House
8 miles east to the property. Victorian mansion
Kaleidoscope
2 blocks east to the property. Restaurants and other personal services
Lake Panorama Golf Course
30 miles southeast to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Living History Farms
10 miles west to the property. 600-acre open air museum
Longview Indoor Golf Club
10 miles southeast to the property.
Mamie Eisenhower's Birthplace
50 miles south to the property.
Mercy Hospital
14 blocks southeast to the property.
Merle Hay Mall
8 miles northwest to the property. Retail stores, food court
Des Moines Area Community College
10 miles south to the property.
National Balloon Museum
15 miles north to the property. Hot-air and gas ballooning
National Sprint Car Museum
40 miles northwest to the property. History of Sprint Car racing
Ponderosa Golf Course
8 miles east to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino
20 miles northeast to the property. Live races Apr-Sep, over 1000 slot machines/Players Club, free transportation from hotel for 4 or more people
Salisbury House
3 miles east to the property. English Tudor mansion
Science Center of Iowa
2 miles west to the property. Explore hands-on exhibits, visit the planetarium, see demonstrations
Sherman Hill District
1 mile east to the property. 19th century residential architecture
Southridge Mall
5 miles southeast to the property.
Terrace Hill
1 mile east to the property. Governor's Mansion
Trainland, USA
30 miles west to the property. Toy train museum, depicts train development
Greater Iowa Aquarium Center
2 miles west to the property.
Valley West Mall
8 miles west to the property. Food court, theater, and many stores
Veterans Hospital
9 miles southeast to the property.
WAAC Museum
5 miles north to the property. History of Women's Auxiliary Army Corps
Wallace House
1 mile east to the property. Italian style Victorian home
Walnut Creek National Wildlife Refuge
20 miles west to the property. Eco-system reconstruction project
Waveland Golf Course
5 miles southeast to the property. Open Spring-Fall
White Water University Fun Park
2 miles east to the property. Water park, mini-golf, go-carts, shops
Willow Creek Golf Course
5 miles northeast to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Science Center
1 mile SE
State Historical Building
1 mile W
Beaver Run Golf Course
13 miles southeast to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Civic Center
7 blocks west
Temple
1 block north
Iowa Cubs
1 mile SE
Blank Golf Course
5 miles north to the property. Open Spring-Fall
Blank Park Zoo
5 miles southwest to the property. 22-acre zoological park, over 800 animals, gift shops, food and fun
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| About the Location |
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| Property Amenities |
 Babysitting/Child Services
Business Center
City Center
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Express Checkout
Free Parking
Lounge
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Pool
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Shops/Commercial Services
Fitness Center or Spa
Telephone
Laundry/Valet Services
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| Room Information |
Superior Guest Room
Superior guest room with extra long double bed. Room includes traditional English furniture with a writing desk, computer data port, high speed internet, wireless access, easy chair, alarm clock, TV, and a full bathroom.
Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.
Deluxe Guest Room
Deluxe guest room with king bed or 2 queen beds. Room includes traditional English furniture with oversized work desk, swivel chair, desk light, computer data port, high speed internet, wireless access, easy chair, alarm clock, TV, and a full bathroom.
Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite with king bed or 2 double beds. Suite includes double sofa sleeper, traditional English furniture with oversized work desk, swivel chair, desk light, computer data port, high speed internet, wireless access, easy chair, alarm clock, 2 TV's, a
Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.
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| Restaurant Info |
On-Site Dining
* Gotham Club - Open 6;30am-10pm, casual, American cuisine. * Chequers - Open 4pm-2am, casual, English-style pub..sandwiches and snacks. * Coffee & Gift Shop - Open 6:30am-7pm, casual, coffee..cappuccino..sandwiches and snacks.
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