Hotel Fort Des Moines
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About This Vendor
Over a Century’s Worth of Stories
Located in Des Moines, IA, Hotel Fort Des Moines is a hotel wedding venue brimming with history. The building has undergone extensive renovation to ensure its place as a premier hotel in the area. No detail was left unattended throughout the 10,000 square feet of meeting space or 290 rooms and suites. The result is a sophisticated and exquisitely decorated hotel ideal as a setting for weddings and other special occasions. At Hotel Fort Des Moines, a couple's celebration can take place in the Grand Ballroom. This restored space from 1919 may be arranged in many different ways. Over 200 people are able to be accommodated, depending on the layout. Couples may also utilize the Wedgewood Room along with other spaces that are ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners, and more. After the festivities, guests can stay the night with 290 rooms throughout the hotel for accommodation. These elegant rooms are filled with comfortable furnishings to provide a place to unwind and rejuvenate. The staff at this hotel are eager to make each couple’s soiree one-of-a-kind, with thoughtful touches that reflect the soon-to-be newlyweds.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Historic Venue, Hotel
Business AttributesPricing for Hotel Fort Des Moines
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Moderate |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $2,000 - $7,500+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | |
| Peak Season Months | May-October |
| Peak Season Cost | $2,000 - $7,500+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $2,000 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $2,500 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | $5 |
| OffSeason Months | January-April, November-December |
| OffSeason Cost | $2,000 - $5,000+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $1,500 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $1,000 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost | $5 |
Hotel Fort Des Moines Reviews
Wedding Date 12-11-2022
We absolutely loved having our wedding (ceremony and reception) at HFDM in November 2022. It was the perfect backdrop for gorgeous photos as there are so many beautiful and unique spots. The Presidential Suite was the perfect get-ready-room for the bridal party as there was lots of ample light, plenty of seating, and a nice kitchenette for snacks and champagne. Our guests loved that they didn't have to brave the Iowa weather and could turn in to their beautiful rooms at the end of the night. Taylor made us feel so special throughout the planning process and she came up with amazing ideas that we had not even considered. And the FOOD. I cannot count the number of people who said it was the best meal they've ever had at a wedding. Also the glassware and place settings were so beautiful. Definitely not your typical hotel place settings. I would choose Hotel Fort Des Moines 100 times over.
Reviewed on 13-12-2022
Wedding Date 09-07-2022
We hosted our son and daughter-in law's rehearsal dinner (50) and Sunday brunch (65) at the Fort Des Moines Hotel. The renovations to the hotel are amazing. My wife and I had our wedding dinner and dance there 37 years ago. The food and the service were out standing! The rooms are very nice and comfortable. Katie was our event planner and did an outstanding job is helping us plan the weekend. Also the food in the restaurant is very good. Highly recommend checking the hotel out for your next event.
Reviewed on 16-07-2022
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
This venue is amazing. The most elegant setting. Staff was super responsive and food was outstanding. Couldn’t recommend this enough.
Reviewed on 08-07-2022
Wedding Date 11-06-2022
This hotel is absolutely breathtaking. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed their experience (both service and atmosphere). Unfortunately, the day-of experience did not make up for the atrocious process of planning a wedding with HFDM. During our planning experience we worked with 4 wedding different coordinators because each coordinator quit. The kitchen changed Chefs twice which meant the original menu was not the menu we served our guests. One month before my wedding, I was met by the hotel staff and told they had NO records of our menus, schedule, plan or even a clear understanding of our payments to the hotel. If we had not hired an outside planner, I'm not sure our wedding would have taken place. At the beginning of our planning process, we were promised that unique features of the hotel (speakeasy, restaurants) would be open in time for our wedding and they are still not open. To make matters worse, after the wedding we followed up to get our final bill. The venue did not provide this before charging our credit card (WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION) tens of thousands of dollars. Never-mind that our final bill was far less than the charged amount because they didn't have accurate records of our payments! This hotel is beautiful and it has A LOT of potential. The staff is kind and helpful, the food was excellent (even though it wasn't the food I anticipated). I hope the hotel can get their act together before another bride experiences what I went through.
Reviewed on 27-06-2022
Contact Info for Hotel Fort Des Moines
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/thehotelfortdesmoines | |
| X (Twitter) | Hotel Fort Des Moines |
| Hotel Fort Des Moines | |
| hotelfortdesmoines | |
| Website | www.hotelfortdesmoines.com |
| Phone | (515) 528-7733 |
| Address | 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50309 |
| tsievers@firsthospitality.com |
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