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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

2.5 star property
Hotel near Adventureland in Altoona

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Lobby lounge
Indoor pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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460 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 327 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Altoona

In Altoona .Stay at this Altoona hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Outlets of Des Moines and 2 miles (3 km) of Adventureland. Cinemark Altoona and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Outlets of Des Moines - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Adventureland - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Casey's Center - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Hotel near Adventureland in Altoona
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Altoona hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

Guests can surf the web using the 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 complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Tennis

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona to the airport?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona is 19.5 mi (26-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona offer free breakfast?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona?

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 Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona have a pool?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona features an indoor pool.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona to downtown Altoona?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona is 2.1 mi away from Altoona.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 565 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I am sorry to say but the woman working the front desk was very rude and acted like we were wasting her time. The gentleman from when we checked out could not have been nicer or more friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk personnel was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and lobby area. Nice setting on the small lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was clean and smelled fresh!! The only down fall is, they forgot to check the microwave, it had someone’s breakfast still sitting in there. Ewww
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Check in was smooth. We walked over to Burger She’d, which was delicious. Our room was clean and spacious. Breakfast had a lot of options and plenty of seating. This was our 3rd time staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

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

8/10 Good

Jaclyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Queen Room Review

The hotel was nice amd for the most part very clean. There was a water spot on the ceiling and some yellow stains on the bathroom wall. The bed was super hard, though, so my husband and I did nkt sleep the best. The kids said they woke up several times as well because the bed wasnt very comfortable. The staff was friendly and check-in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of a pond with a fountain from my window . There was a nice outdoor sitting area out there as well. The pool, and surrounding area was about half the size I had expected. It didn’t feel family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Carpets even seemed clean. Very quiet. Great breakfast! Overall very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful. We had car trouble and got stuck while waiting for it to be repaired. Dan, who was managing the front desk, was extremely considerate and helped me and my family feel welcomed until we got back on the road. He and the rest of the staff were very kind and accommodating. The hotel is very clean, comfortable, modern, nice and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel experience ever!

We stayed there with our 10U baseball team for State and it could not have been more perfect. They got to swim, fish, walk to Bass Pro, hang out, and enjoy their down time all at one place! I enjoyed the work out room, the mall, and close restaurants! We will definitely be staying here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amaya

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Area was nice and in walking distance to many shops and a couple of restaurants. The breakfast was excellent and had many hot teas to choose from. However, the queen beds were too hard, and A/C was very hot even at 60 degrees. There was no microwave in the room, so we had to go use the lobby microwave The mini fridge froze our drinks over night. The pool was small and only 4 feet deep, which works for cooling off and small toddlers. There was a nice hot tub also.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast checkin, clean rooms and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late in the day and checking in was quick and easy. The hotel was very clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice property to stay at. Everything was well maintained, the rooms were comfortable, and the included breakfast was good for a traveling family. It has a location conveniently close to Adventure Land as well as a few restaurants. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, breakfast was good as well. Staff were nice. Very close to shopping, food and Adventureland! Only complaint is that the hot tub was actually disgusting! The pool was ice cold so many people went to the hot tub. When the jets were turned on…. I hopped out of there so quick. The bubbles were oily and BROWN!! The water prior to the jets turned on was murky and cloudy. I would stay here again and just avoid the whole pool area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025