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Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Reception
Water view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $150
$134 nightly
$150 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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480 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪1 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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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (With Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, Accessible (2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, Accessible, Bathtub (2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Specialty)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Specialty)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 611 reviews
$124 nightly
The price is $139
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Altoona

Located in Altoona, Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Outlets of Des Moines and Adventureland. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Outlets of Des Moines - 1 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) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪B-Bop's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with twin sofa beds. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as 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.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 112 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.

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 buffet breakfast available on weekends 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Twin sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hyatt Place Altoona Des Moines
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines Hotel
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines Altoona
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines Hotel Altoona

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 883 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 883 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 883 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 883 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 883 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel room was very spacious and clean. The pool was very clean and a nice solace to swim. Great breakfast. Will definitely stop here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was amazing and staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Finding a nice place to stay when traveling for work can be hi or miss. This is in the top three places that I have stayed while on the road. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were checked out without checking out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was beautiful, clean, relaxing. Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Danna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was fine. Breakfast was less than ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and easy, nice lobby area with a bar. Lost of breakfast options and space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at check in were friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a clean and wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, good bed, good water pressure, good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were friendly and the rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Check in was great, sweetest lady and very welcoming! Loved her.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a pleasure to do business with
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great pool/hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy

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

Great Hotel!

Lovely hotel. Ne, clean and very pet friendly. Really enjoyed our stay. Large pet area, which was ideal for us. Beautiful room and good breakfast. Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Amenities
Very clean room, stairwell, and lobby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kong

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

Best stay

Wonderful stay. Very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room Great Breakfast Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024