Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg

165 Adventureland Drive NW, Altoona, IA 50009 US near Exit 143 on I-80 (~0.2mi)

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2.5 Star Property Near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Number of indoor pools - 1
Free newspapers in lobby
24-hour fitness facilities
Free buffet breakfast
Free breakfast
Free self parking
Pool sun loungers

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05/13/2025 - 05/14/2025

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg

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Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"The room was comfortable and clean. Great"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

The room was comfortable and clean. Great

Marvin C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

01-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 28 to Sat Mar 01 2025 at a $174.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG in Altoona, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Outlets of Des Moines. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Adventureland and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Copper Creek Golf Course.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Stay in one of 80 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Altoona Dog Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Adventureland - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Outlets of Des Moines - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Reno Memorial Dog Park - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Grand View Golf Course - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Copper Creek Golf Course - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Toad Valley Golf Course - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Great Escape - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Sky Glider East - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi
Margo Frankel Woods State Park - 16 km / 9.9 mi
Woodland Hills Golf Course - 16.8 km / 10.4 mi
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines - 17.9 km / 11.1 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 38.8 km / 24.1 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Altoona? This hotel has 840 square feet (78 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a banquet hall.

Green Sustainability

Yes

Amenities / Features

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Shopping on site
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Express check-in
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Conference space size (meters) - 78
Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Number of hot tubs - 1
Braille or raised signage
Number of indoor pools - 1
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free newspapers in lobby
24-hour fitness facilities
Free buffet breakfast

Year Built - 2007
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 80
Number of floors - 3

Professional property host/manager
LGBTQ friendly
No rollaway/extra beds available
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Luggage storage
Free breakfast
Business center
24-hour front desk
Daily
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snack bar/deli
Coffee/tea in common areas
Laundry facilities
Free self parking
Elevator
Conference space
Pool sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
ATM/banking
Conference space size (feet) - 840
24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

$40+ taxi fare to airport. Approximately 20 miles from the hotelWe do not offer an airport shuttle

Local Shuttle Info: Prairie Meadows offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the Casino. We do not offer a shuttle

Breakfast Information

Your rate includes our "Smart" breakfast that features hot and cold items, juice, milk, and coffee.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

We do not allow pets. Only Service animals.

Parking Info

Self parking at no charge

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary

Cleaning Policies

Our guest rooms are cleaned throughly and disinfected before each arrival and upon departure. We take the necessary steps to keep our staff and guests safe during their stay. Our public areas are cleaned and disinfected several times throughout the day with emphaiszing on high touch areas. We have hand sanitizer placed in several areas during the check in and check out process along with in the food area. All staff wear the appropriate personal protective equipment need to perform their duties.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

About Holiday Inn Express

Free Express Start Breakfast
Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
Free high-speed internet service in every room
eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

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