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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Property amenity
Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $139
$124 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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460 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Altoona

With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona in Altoona, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. .This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Outlets of Des Moines - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Adventureland - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Casey's Center - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪B-Bop's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

Guests can surf the web using the 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 complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 611 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for walking to outlet mall , nice dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. Very friendly staff. Lots of restaurants and shopping near by. Nice gym and pool. Noce outdoor area as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays! Zero complaints and we truly appreciate the upgrade and amazing service! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

The whole facility was very welcoming & clean. The room was spotless upon arrival. Registration Staff was very welcoming & efficient. Will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room and nice new hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and bed and pillows were awesome!!! Water was always available and the staff was fabulous!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast checkin, clean rooms and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craymond

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was great, rooms were clean but could use some maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spotless room. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Entire property very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk personnel was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was fresh & tasty, room was very clean & comfortable. Check-in was very pleasant. The clerk was very welcoming & gracious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply put, hotel was amazing. Very clean, staff was incredible, and the location is very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here before. Nice place with nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cherie

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

Great hotel

Clean hotel, nice rooms, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the double queen suit. Lots of room and great beds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times and we like the location and facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late in the day and checking in was quick and easy. The hotel was very clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025