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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
Room amenity
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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165 Adventureland Drive NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 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)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 275 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 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
(19 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

  • 275 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Adventureland - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 14 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver'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)
  • Express check-in
  • 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
Express check-in available
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

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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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 Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG on Nov 23, 2025 start from $95.0, 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. 444 out of 733 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 733 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 733 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 733 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 733 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was a grab and go, but still had different choices, especially for those who are picky.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean. Pool area was clean as well....but the hot tub was not working all weekend. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

danette

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

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall was a great experience. recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Broken toilet

The hotel room was fair! Toilet wouldn’t flush. Had to keep taking off back of toilet to get it to flush
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and were very happy with all the amenities. Very nice and clean. Walls are pretty thin and it can be loud at times would be the only negative thing I have to say! I would stay here again though!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarred

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Clean qùiet good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

6/10 Okay

Emily

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

Nice room but LOUD!

Enjoyed the stay for the most part. Unfortunately the family above us had what felt like 10+ kids running around until about 11pm. We have 2 younger kids and would have liked to enjoy some time relaxing before bed without listening to a rodeo above us. We contacted the front desk three times and asked them to help us mitigate the situation but unfortunately we had to wait until they tired themselves out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy

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

8/10 Good

Kaley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kayla

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will never stay at this hotel again. Our FIRST room had a broken shower so we had to ask for a new room…our SECOND room was musty and smelled like mold. Is there any general maintenance happening? There was a ton of kids which isn’t normally an issue (I also have a kid) but it seems like they all had their own rooms and we were on the same floor as them as they banged and yelled down the halls. The halls were dirty with liqour bottle caps on the ground and just all around trashy. The only decent thing about this hotel was the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot but noisy guest
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good with a few exceptions. My family stayed here during an across country move while 8 months pregnant and upon checking in we were told by a man on night staff that we may be kicked out if the hotel next door calls the police on us for parking moving truck in the parking lot. Mind you we parked in the lot that was owned by Holiday in, but apparently it is against Holiday in policy to have large trucks in their parking lot. Not sure why this even involves the hotel next door. So if you have a large vehicle, I would advise to call ahead and make sure they won’t be weird about it when you are checking in. Also another bummer was that there were massive clumps of hair in the swimming pool that is pretty gross. And to follow up the breakfast was good but mildly disappointing. Holiday inn usually has a decent selection of breakfast, but it was definitely not as pictured. There were no omelets or bacon available as you would expect with the Holiday inn continental breakfast. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. Over all we had a decent one night stay for our long move from Arizona to Michigan.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything we needed. Property was clean and the included breakfast was a good way to start our days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025