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

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with indoor pool, near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and accessible stairs.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a clean and contemporary design with a central reception desk and comfortable workspace.
Indulge in a diverse selection of international cuisine at our buffet, featuring a variety of dishes, including cheese omelets and sausages.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and armchair, perfect for unwinding.
Close to Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines is your haven for relaxation. Unwind in the spa tub or take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool. With free WiFi, a 24-hour gym, shopping on site, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is RM420
RM471 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm Mobil Roll Shwr)

Clean and functional bathroom with a toilet, sink, and towel rack.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two single beds with white linens, a sofa, and a desk with chair.

Suite, Multiple Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a clean and inviting space with a comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm Mobil Roll Shwr)

Two single beds with white linens, a sofa, and a desk with chair.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with white linens, a desk, and a wardrobe are featured in this stylish room.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Restful haven with a neatly made bed and classic headboard.

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Relax in a cozy space with a neatly made bed, sofa, and comfortable chair.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm Mobil Roll Shwr)

Relax in a cozy space with a neatly made bed, sofa, and comfortable chair.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm Mobil Roll Shwr)

Two single beds with white linens, a desk, and a wardrobe are featured in this stylish room.

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
165 Adventureland Drive NW, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Adventureland - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 15 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive

About this property

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG puts you within a 10-minute drive of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Adventureland. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, or visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout. A hot tub and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (840 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2007
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times 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. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as a hot tub.

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Service staff
Bed
Bathroom
Location
Shower
Hot Tub
Food
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good, with a nice range of choices and a clean and well-maintained area. (18 reviews)
  • The hot tub was great and a highlight for kids who loved it. (4 reviews)
  • The pool and hot tub area was well kept and a great place for kids to enjoy. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!
Jasmine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good price for the hotel!
kay, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Close to everything we needed. Property was clean and the included breakfast was a good way to start our days.
Ivan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good stay
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was amazing. Clean qùiet good breakfast
Cheryl, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean & Comfortable hotel. Nice breakfast, nice indoor pool that was open til midnight. Great location, right off interstate, close to Adventureland, Casino & Outlet Mall. Will definitely stay here next time were in town.
Stacie, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable
Zuleyma, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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!!
Megan, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Nice spot but noisy guest
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The rooms were extremely clean and beds were very comfortable! It looks as though it was recently updated because it looked brand new! Great stay!!
Craig, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Good
Barbara, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

The sofa bed was uncomfortable because it was grinding a lot.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Always enjoy staying at Holiday Inn Express hotels.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I Love Holiday Inn Express
Paul E, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and well run.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff was friendy and helpful. The room and common areas were clean and well maintained.
tonya, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great overall one night stay

Clean, comfortable stay, beds were great with plenty of great pillows, breakfast was good quality and well stocked, easy access and ample parking, location perfect for the occasion
Ryan, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Please note that the room needs to be reviewed before handing over the keys. There was a fly already inside waiting when I arrived.
KWAMIVI, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to meet with friends

Great stay, comfortable beds, nice location
Kris, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was wonderful.
Alesha, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We stsy here frequently to visit our son and family. Always satisfied
A Beverly, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Got a complaint that we were being to noisy, but then was kept up most of the night with multiple softball teams also staying. Killed a few spiders in our room as well. Overall a okay stay. But will most likely not be going back.
Jaclyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice place.
Kristi, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Close to where i needed to be.
Kameron, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Desk attendant was not warm or friendly. The “suite” that allegedly sleeps 7 only slept 6. And just barely.
Julie, 1-night trip