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

2.5 star property
Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 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 - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Adventureland - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Altoona Dog Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

  • Bedsheets 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
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

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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 756 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious. The gentleman that check me in was kind. Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Johnita

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My fan on the heat/ac unit would not run continuously. Could her doors shutting all night long. Toilets flushing, the interstate traffic going by.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hans William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, beds incredibly comfortable and the staff were pleasant and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Very clean. Friendly staff, excellent hot breakfast buffet. Easy to get to and quiet night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shower didn’t even have a shower curtain
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Looks like a bit of maintenance would be useful. For example, a wall in the bedroom was repainted but the paint did not quite match the previous paint. The air conditioner needs to be sealed. It was apparent that outside air was entering the room. The television color needs to be adjusted (it was too blue).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

It was just okay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura K

Travelled with family
I didn’t like how the room smelled, the air conditioner was broken
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy overnight stay! Clean room and comfortable bed. Take out containers available at breakfast. Pool open late.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PEGGY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONOR

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
didnt have
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

matt

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025