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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Meeting facility
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $118
$105 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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165 Adventureland Drive NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Altoona

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.

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Altoona - 1 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Adventureland - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Altoona Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 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 offers 80 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Altoona hotel provides 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 blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
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.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a banquet hall.
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.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. 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.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 840 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to midnight
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 778 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 778 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 778 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 778 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 778 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Hans William

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Great staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

K

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Polite staff and as always the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

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The staff was superb. The room was clean. The amenities were first class. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

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The room was clean, beds incredibly comfortable and the staff were pleasant and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice & efficient person working the front desk for checking in, clean room, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

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Room was very clean and spacious. The gentleman that check me in was kind. Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price for the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome staff and hotel was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Very clean. Friendly staff, excellent hot breakfast buffet. Easy to get to and quiet night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying at Holiday Inn Express hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Easy in and out, clean room, good hot shower, and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Love Holiday Inn Express
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to interstate, pleasant front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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A+. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and close to AdventureLand. Room was clean and bed was very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal Bunge

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

Nice stay

Front desk staff were nice. Room was clean. Hotel was quiet. Hotel was easy to find. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

natallie

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Staff was friendly! Check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

Great place to meet with friends

Great stay, comfortable beds, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025