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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona

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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.
A hotel reception desk with a modern design, including a digital display and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal containers with glass lids.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a nightstand.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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165 Adventureland Drive NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm Mobil Roll Shwr)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm Mobil Roll Shwr)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a nightstand.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm Mobil Roll Shwr)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern bathroom with a shower, a toilet, a sink, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm Mobil Roll Shwr)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm Mobil Roll Shwr)

A modern bathroom with a shower, a toilet, a sink, and a mirror.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm Mobil Roll Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a textured wall.

Standard Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a microwave, and a trash bin.

Suite, Multiple Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Altoona

Close to airport.You'll find Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Adventureland within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Outlets of Des Moines is within 3 miles (5 km) and Copper Creek Golf Course is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Altoona - 1 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Adventureland - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Altoona Dog Park - 4 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 840 square feet (78 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG also features coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 840 sq ft of conference space
  • 78 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2007
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG offers 80 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Altoona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to midnight.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Altoona-Des Moines
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Altoona-Des Moines
Altoona Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Altoona
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona - Des Moines Iowa
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Altoona Des Moines
Express Suites Altoona s Moin
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Altoona Des Moines
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Altoona Des Moines by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Altoona Des Moines an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG is 24.1 mi (35-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG on Nov 29, 2026 start from CA $133, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 5:00 AM to midnight.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG to downtown Altoona?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG is 1.6 mi away from Altoona.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 841 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, nice pool and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great facility!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay with your family, staff was friendly and breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room and hotel was immaculate and the pool & hot tub were fantastic. Breakfast was honestly the best we had had in the 5 days we had been traveling across the country. I would definitely stay there again. If you do, go to El Agave nearby for amazing Mexican food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the big breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was good, room very clean and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility, well maintained, clean, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Rooms were very nice and clean. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great from check-in to check out. The pool and hot tub were amazing for the kiddos. The breakfast was good and the staff were very friendly. Everything was clean and well maintained. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in. The room was very clean. Linens were fresh. Bathroom was clean and towels were stocked. Breakfast met expectations no complaints. Check out was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! The only complaint I have is that they were doing some construction in the lobby, but overall an awesome hotel and very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay ….very comfortable beds, very spacious room. I just wish there would’ve been a coffee maker in the room even though I know they have 24 hour coffee. It still would’ve been nice to have one in the room….. breakfast was excellent every single morning we stayed three nights very convenient to interstate 80 ….Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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Place is a dump should be condemned
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and no noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Just what we needed for a quick weekend of softball
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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No coffee pot or microwave but did have fridge. Dove products in bathroom, which could be better for price. Breakfast ok but not best I have had.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, beds incredibly comfortable and the staff were pleasant and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Polite staff and as always the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price for the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Very nice hotel. The only complaint is that the picture of the breakfast buffet showed omelettes and there were none, only had the normal eggs and sausage/bacon and potatoes like all the other free breakfast hotels. (Nothing special but O.K.)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026