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Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Terrace/patio
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Indoor pool
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines offers a free breakfast buffet to fuel your morning adventures. Enjoy a dip in the indoor pool, relax on the sun-kissed terrace, or use in-room WiFi to plan your next day. Helpful staff and proximity to shopping earn consistent praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, Accessible (2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Shower)

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, Accessible, Bathtub (2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed)

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 31 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

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

Room (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
480 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Outlets of Des Moines - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Adventureland - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hotel near Outlets of Des Moines
Located close to Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, 2 meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Outdoor furniture and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 112 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cribs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and digital channels

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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 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

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

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Outlets of Des Moines and within 3 mi (5 km) of Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Iowa State Fairgrounds and Casey's Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 835 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

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

10/10 Excellent

maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations. Very friendly staff. Great restaurants close by. Right across the street from outlets! We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Des Moines Gem!

Hotel is immaculate and in a quiet part of town. Lot's of parking, shopping and restaurants within very short walk and easy on off to get in to town. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel stay I’ve had in a VERY long time!! Super friendly staff, including the manager who made it a point to greet every single staff member and guest she saw. Beautiful clean property and the BEST free hotel breakfast I’ve EVER had!!! I actually hate staying at hotels, but this stay was so pleasant, it actually changed my attitude completely!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for funeral , the room was large and comfortable, great breakfast, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

A great place to stay!

A comfortable stay, I needed rest and I got it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Extremely clean and modern

Such a nice clean hotel with a indoor pool and hot tub. Everything was so modern and clean. Love the Burger Shed restaurant next door that you can walk to after a long day at Adventureland. Excellent location being right across from the huge Des Moines Outlet mall and a 5 minute drive to Adventureland. We will definitely be staying here again next time we are in Altoona.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing window view, safe surrounding area, and most hospitable receptionist I have had the pleasure of meeting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E. Nielson

Liked: Amenities
Great location, and facilities were amazing. Staff very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

marty

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

Great place- Great staff

Great stay. Very nice hotel with great staff. Devon at check in was courteous and fun to talk to.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy check in, close to everything, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Loved being by the cute pond. Breakfast was great! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great stay!

Fantastic stay! Friendly greeting and very nice rooms. Great breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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