Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Outlets of Des Moines - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Adventureland - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
Iowa Events Center - 15 min drive - 20.5 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 37 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, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. A spa tub and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
80 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite 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 center
Meeting room
Conference space (840 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2007
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Spa tub
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
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 there's a fire extinguisher, 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.
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 Altoona-Des Moines
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Altoona Holiday Inn
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Altoona Des Moines an IHG Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel 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 to 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, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel?
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 check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel?
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, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a spa tub.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Room was spacious and clean! Bed was comfortable and now days that’s hard to come by. Just a quick overnight to do some shopping.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Excellent stay
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 29, 2024
Weekend Stay
Overall a nice stay. My family enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Breakfast both days was great and breakfast attendant did an excellent job of keeping things stocked & fresh. Felt things could have been a bit cleaner, especially the elevator (that was also extremely slow).
Dave
Dave, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Aaron
Aaron, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 3, 2024
Staff was friendly and efficient, property and room were clean. My only complaint is that the breakfast was awful. At this price point, you would expect food that is edible. The eggs were dry, overcooked pebbles and the sausage could be best described as salty foam disks. Plan on adding the cost of breakfast at McDonald's to your trip budget as I would consider McDonald's gourmet compared to the breakfast offered here. I would be less disappointed with my stay had "free" breakfast not be included in the price.
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
This property fit our needs for a one night stay
Robert
Robert, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
Right off the main highway. Clean. Rooms were very nice. The breakfast was phenomenal. Thank you
Scott
Scott, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
all good
Andrzej
Andrzej, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Close to the interstate
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Convenient to daughters house and nice facility
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 21, 2024
We'll be back, but not for breakfast.
Very nice rooms, super comfy beds and fun modern touches to the room. Pool was too cool for me but the hot tub felt great. The breakfast...that was set up nicely however the pancake machine did not work properly the only option for yogurt was Greek, bread was out, only option for egg was a cheese omelette I would have much preferred simple scrambled eggs and left the cheese out of the equation. And the coffee ran out faster than it was refilled. So the breakfast definitely needed some help but all in all it was a great place for the money. We'll be back, but not for breakfast.
Kishauna
Kishauna, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 21, 2024
Friendly staff…
michelle
michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
Just driving through with my family
Very nice, clean and very comfortable place to stay. There are a few things that you can tell need some touching up but overall great place.
Deidre
Deidre, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 19, 2024
Josh
Josh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
Very good place to stay
we checked in late, but thankfully it went smoothly despite the late hour. The room was very comfortable and the price of the room was reasonable. If I drove through the area again, I would absolutely stay. Breakfast in the morning was also very good.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 17, 2024
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Helpful staff
My stay was very pleasant. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Check in guy at front desk (with bandaged hand) was super helpful.
Paul V.
Paul V., 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 14, 2024
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 4, 2024
Doug
Doug, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2024
Renee
Renee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
Well taken care of
Jake
Jake, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
Curtis
Curtis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 28, 2024
Expedia boned me on price
My key didn't work at one point
TV didn't work
Window leaked and dripped through the night.
Could hear everything my neighbors said.