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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offers a warm welcome with free breakfast buffet, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities. Relax in the gym or explore local attractions like Adventureland - all while staying connected with free WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Fitness centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Corner/local shop
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is ฿2,763
฿3,095 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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฿2,481 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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About the area

Map
2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Altoona - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Adventureland - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Altoona Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

At Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Iowa State Fairgrounds and Casey's Center. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and buffet breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Local/corner shop

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2017
  • Fitness centre

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 112
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 86
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 86
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Portable shower seat
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Also known as

Comfort Inn Hotel Altoona
Comfort Inn Altoona

Frequently asked questions

Does Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

What's the area around Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines like?

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines is a short 9-minute walk from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 5 minutes' walk from Cinemark Altoona.

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Reviews

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were consistently good, with many guests praising the variety and quality of the meal. (19 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Altoona hotel

Nice hotel in altoona
Pamela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to Prarie Meadows for Horse Racing.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was good for a night and the breakfast was good.
Amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and great staff.
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff friendly.
Gerald, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was a great place to stay. Room was very clean, but the room was a little small.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay passing through town. Hotel was clean and the room was just right. We’ve stayed here before and will definitely stay again when passing through.
Jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and nice hotel for the night in between of destinations.
justyna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast! Nice quiet stay
Corinne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good location to casino. close to highway. nice staff
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and quiet. Nice breakfast too.
Keith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Deborah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fair option to staying at Prairie Meadows Casino - for the price. Food option ate decent.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's a nice hotel and the staff we're great
pat, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a very over sized room and very clean
Deb, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay for short trip staff was great
Keri, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Many restaurants near by. Easy access to interstate.
Christina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay.
Pat, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place for overnight stay

I would stay here again if I needed to be on the east side of Des Moines or Altoona area. Not hard to get to and close to I-80.
Molly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable
JAYNE D, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff, close to Adventureland and casino.
Jason, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was great--it did it's job but I wish I had known that the pool was closed. We had 4 kids with us who were very excited to swim. The breakfast was good, although it ended a lot earlier than what we're used to at other hotels. The beds were great and the rooms were nice and big.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Value for Clean & Friendly Stay

Quick stay in area and found the Comfort a “Totally Comfortable “ option and a great value!!
Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was very well taken care of comfortable and quiet great staff good breakfast
Ron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy and clean Hotel. We'll definitely stay again.
Jeffrey, 1-night trip