In shopping district.Stay at this Altoona hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 2 miles (3 km) of Outlets of Des Moines. Adventureland is within 6 miles (10 km) and Iowa State Fairgrounds is within 9 miles (15 km).
What's nearby
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Adventureland - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
Casey's Center - 14 min drive - 18.6 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 min drive
Texas Roadhouse - 7 min walk
Culver's - 8 min walk
Burger King - 17 min walk
About this property
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. The business-friendly Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines also features a fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.
This Altoona hotel is smoke free.
1 building
69 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Built in 2017
Buffet breakfast (free)
Deli
Business facilities
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Convenience store
Elevator
No smoking on site
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Gym
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
46-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from July 1 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Swimming pool
Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
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
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).