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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
The hot tub was amazing! Happy with the free water. However, the shower had no mat, no texture of any kind- was smooth. Which is fine for an adult with good balance. Not so great for my 2 year old who (despite our best efforts of putting down a towel) STILL slipped, fell, hit her mouth and bled. ...
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton Curio properties are wonderful and FT DMS is ourstanding. Outgoing, helpful staff, from the valets to the desk agents. I'll be back this summer
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Room was clean
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Room smelled like cigarette smoke. Although The bedding, the couch, the curtains did not. I suspect it was the heating/ac unit needed cleaning.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Great place to stay if you plan on attending Prarie Meadows or Adventureland.Clean and nice kitchen area.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Room was fine. Bathroom toilet is very low. Hard for older folks to use. No hot tub. Location was convenient.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Several electrical things were not up to code. The kitchenette had a burner but no pan or pot or any utensils. No hand towels. The ice machine in the hall didn't work. The shower ant the hottest was luke warm. Over all it was quite poor experience.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

Adventureland Inn
Our stay was terrible. The room had tile flooring which was cold and made the room echo. The trim around the bottom of the bathroom wall was coming off. The shower drain was so clogged that you were standing in water about an inch or two above your ankle. We did,however, keep getting told by the ...
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
U over charged my card not Expedia but the hotel it’s self
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
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Altoona Hotel & Travel Guide\n
If you are spending time in Des Moines and seeking a place to sleep in Altoona, you can find a wonderful selection of options. If you're planning to make memories in Altoona, Travelocity has around 11 excellent accommodations within a short drive of the heart of town.
One of the best of only a small number of Travelocity-listed options near the attractions in the center of Altoona, is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines.
The Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel and the Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines are suitably situated if you want to stay near the Adventureland. From the Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel it's just 0.3 miles (0.6 kilometers) amble to the Adventureland. Alternatively, the Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines is situated just 0.4 miles (0.7 kilometers) away.
One of the small selection of economical hotel options in Altoona is the Comfort Inn.
9 miles (14 kilometers) from the heart of Altoona, you will find the Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown. The Marriott Des Moines can be found about 9 miles (15 kilometers) away. The Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel along with the Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtwn are two more Travelocity-listed hotel options around Altoona.
Got plans to get further afield? Central Iowa has lots of options. Discover Central Iowa's history museums. Anybody drawn to nature could also leave time to check out the region's rural landscapes and prairies. Locals and visitors alike in this region of United States of America commonly enjoy horse riding and picnicking.
The closest accommodation options in Des Moines are West Des Moines and West Glen Town Center. West Des Moines is 17 miles (27 kilometers) to the west of Altoona, while West Glen Town Center is 18 miles (28 kilometers) to the west. West Des Moines Travelocity-registered hotels are the Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West and Holiday Inn & Suites Jordan Creek. The Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel and Staybridge Suites West Des Moines are some of the Travelocity-registered hotels in West Glen Town Center.
Des Moines International Airport is 12 miles (20 kilometers) outside the center of Altoona. Wise visitors who want to find a base nearby can look into a convenient option in the Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center or DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Airport.
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