Flight
The Des Moines airport is about a 15 minute drive to downtown and our hotel.
Hotel
To book a room in our wedding block, you can click the link below or you can mention our last names when booking by phone at 515-528-7733.
Discount Code - 92B
Shuttle
December 27, 2025 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
The shuttle bus will be parked outside the hotel beginning at 5:30pm and will leave by 5:40pm at the latest to arrive at St. Ambrose by 5:45pm
Shuttle
December 27, 2025 7:00 pm - 7:15 pm
The shuttle bus will be waiting outside the Cathedral after Mass to transport anyone who needs a ride to the Hotel Fort. The shuttle will make two trips if needed. We ask that guests kindly move toward the shuttle shortly following the end of the Mass and we will look forward to greeting you at the reception!
Travel Note
St. Ambrose Cathedral will have free parking in their lot. The hotel offers in/out valet parking for $36 a night. The Nationwide parking garage is located directly behind the hotel at 1100 Walnut Street. Their rates are $1/hour, or $10 for the day. The garage is free from 6pm–2am.