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

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines offers a perfect relaxation spot after exploring nearby attractions. Travelers can unwind in the spa tub, enjoy the indoor pool, connect with free WiFi, work out in the 24-hour gym, and shop without leaving the property.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
165 Adventureland Drive NW, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Adventureland - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 15 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Located close to Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 43-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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
Express check-in available
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

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)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM–midnight.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Adventureland, and Outlets of Des Moines. Copper Creek Golf Course and Toad Valley Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 730 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 730 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 730 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 730 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 730 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A+. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

It was just okay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Nice stay

Ours was an overnight stay while traveling. The bed and room were comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Clean qùiet good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shower didn’t even have a shower curtain
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot but noisy guest
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Looks like a bit of maintenance would be useful. For example, a wall in the bedroom was repainted but the paint did not quite match the previous paint. The air conditioner needs to be sealed. It was apparent that outside air was entering the room. The television color needs to be adjusted (it was too blue).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well run.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

CONOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
didnt have
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

KWAMIVI

Please note that the room needs to be reviewed before handing over the keys. There was a fly already inside waiting when I arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mayra

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It is a pretty average hotel. The only issue we had was that sometimes the locks for the key cards didn't work all the time. You'd have to scan your card two or three times. The pool and hot tub area is pretty well kept. The hot tub was great. The fitness room is small but it was workable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We travel to this area often and stay at a new place each time. However, we feel like we have found “the one.” Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Love the pancake machine, the cinnamon roll warmer, and other good hot foods. Great variety of foods and very well stocked. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joleyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay, had no problems
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Angie

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

Very clean

We had a great stay. The room was very clean and spacious. The only negative was being told we couldn’t hang out in the lobby with family we only see once a year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

Helpful staff

My stay was very pleasant. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Check in guy at front desk (with bandaged hand) was super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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