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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Pool
Exterior
Coffee service

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Adventureland - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 14 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Located close to Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines provides a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 46-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (44 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

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

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Hotel Altoona
Comfort Inn Altoona

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Outlets of Des Moines. Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 440 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Clean and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Was a great place to stay. Room was very clean, but the room was a little small.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Fair option to staying at Prairie Meadows Casino - for the price. Food option ate decent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very clean and quiet. Nice breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Clean and nice hotel for the night in between of destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

It's a nice hotel and the staff we're great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Many restaurants near by. Easy access to interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stopped for one night while traveling. Hotel and room were clean. Bed was very comfortable. Front desk and breakfast person were friendly. Breakfast was well maintained and fresh. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Rooms were very clean, spacious and comfy bed. Breakfast buffet was great. Would have given a 5 but pool was closed without prior notification.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Everything was average about the room except the mattresses and pillows. They were very lumpy and hard,the pillows were the same. The staff was great,very convenient area to stay at but,will never stay again because of the bed and linens.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great experience with all the staff, super nice and friendly. Breakfast needs work; eggs were runny and selection of other items was limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

My stay here was the best experience at any hotel I ever been at. The staff here is so nice to me
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great stay for short trip staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

I would recommend confer in Altoona to anybody it's a clean place nice staff and everybody is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Very nice staff, close to Adventureland and casino.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Other than a semi crashing into the front of the building, stay was great. Staff was quick to action as the emergency services.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10

When I arrived I was informed that I had an hour wait time for my already late check in because they only had 1 housekeeper. I wasn’t accommodated for my inconvenience either. The lock on my room was janky and the key card on most of the doors was visibly broken or damaged. The staff was polite but the mere fact that when I checked in there were 3 other ppl at the front and nobody went to go help the one housekeeper that had to get 3 floors of rooms ready for a sold out hotel was just ridiculous
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

The pool was closed and it was never posted online or at the desk. I found out when I went to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

this was a very nice Hotel, and was not far from the State Fair
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10

We booked & paid with Expedia. When we checked in they didn’t tell us they were over booked & changed our 2 queen room to a king room for 4 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff wasn't trained well and had to keep referring to the manager for assistance in another room, which took alot of time to get checked in. But the stay was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious, i would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Cozy and clean Hotel. We'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Nice room, spacious and clean. Fair breakfast. Very quiet! Good mattress!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025