Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton is a hotel destination wedding venue in Des Moines, United States, hosting 270 at dinner and 800 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$20,000 (our estimate).

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton brings a restored downtown property to couples planning a city wedding in Iowa.

Guests
270 at dinner · 800 standing
Venue website
Rooms
290 rooms
Venue website
Cost
About US$20,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Getting there
DSM · about 12 min by car
Aisle estimate

About Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton brings a restored downtown property to couples planning a city wedding in Iowa.

The hotel offers meeting and banquet space for ceremonies and receptions, plus 12 room types for guests, ranging from a King Room for two to Studio Suites with Two Queen Beds sleeping up to 4.

Accessible options are available, including a mobility and hearing accessible room with a roll-in shower and hearing access King and Queen rooms.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the nearest airport, and we estimate the transfer takes around 12 minutes, which keeps arrivals simple for out-of-town guests.

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We had a family wedding at a downtown DesMoines wedding venue in June 2026. We booked a courtesy block of rooms for our wedding guests. This process was seamless! The sales manager, Scout, was absolutely fantastic to work with.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
270 guests
Standing reception
800 guests
Ceremony, seated
175 guests
Smallest party taken
10 guests

Staying over

Rooms
290 rooms
Room types
12 listed

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$20,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
From US$2,000 venue fee
Off-season price
From US$1,500 venue fee
Venue fee
US$2,000
Included
Furniture, cleaning and reception space

House rules

Pets
No

Getting there

Nearest airport
DSM, 12 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Guest transport
No

The spaces

Event spaces
Ballroom and banquet room
Reception indoors
Yes
Reception outdoors
Yes
Space for dancing
Yes
Setting
Urban, restored, elegantAisle estimate

The place

Historic building
Yes

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes
Outside caterers allowed
Yes
Bar on site
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Meeting and banquet event space on site for ceremonies and receptions
  • 12 room types, including King Studio Suite, Corner King Room, Executive Suite and a one-bedroom Presidential Suite
  • Rooms sleeping up to 4 guests: Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds
  • Accessible rooms available, including mobility and hearing accessible with roll-in shower

Costs and booking details

Getting there
DSM · about 12 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into DSM.

Direct line
(515) 528-7733

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

What event space does the hotel have for a wedding?+

The venue offers meeting and banquet space, which can be used for ceremony and reception setups. Contact the hotel at +1 515-528-7733 for capacities and layouts.

Which airport should our guests fly into?+

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the nearest airport. We estimate the transfer to the hotel takes around 12 minutes.

Can families share a room?+

Yes. The Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and the Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds each accommodate up to 4 guests.

Are accessible rooms available for our guests?+

Yes. Options include a one-bedroom accessible room (mobility and hearing, roll-in shower), a King Room and Queen Room with mobility accessible tub, and hearing access King and Queen rooms.

What is the setting like?+

We estimate the setting is urban, in a restored property with an elegant feel, and there is no waterfront on site.

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