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My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Front of property
Laundry room
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, My Place Hotel in Altoona offers a quiet stay with practical amenities. Enjoy the 24-hour business center, in-room WiFi, deli provisions, and attentive staff for dry cleaning assistance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed (With Recliner)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Impaired with Recliner)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hearing Impaired with Recliner)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Roll In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Impaired)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Impaired)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (with Recliner)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (with Recliner)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Altoona is home to My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Heritage Carousel of Des Moines and Science Center of Iowa are also worth visiting.
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2315 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Adventureland - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Casey's Center - 14 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Adventureland is located near My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA, which provides a grocery/convenience store, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
  • A TV in the lobby, an elevator, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 64 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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 public washroom
  • 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

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA located?

Situated in Altoona, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cinemark Altoona and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Outlets of Des Moines and Altoona Dog Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 890 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 890 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 890 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 890 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 890 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carmino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel, staff was friendly, all amenities worked and were as described. Thanks for the pleasant stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and recliner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the My Place hotels we have stayed at. They are like mini apartments.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Really there was nothing wrong, I just save 5 star reviews for exceptional places. We were tired after a hot day at the fair and decided to stay in town. Hotel was clean, staff was pleasant. Overall it was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A+++ Quality Hotel always treated me as a valued customer, and this hotel is so convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean. Super friendly front staff. Well lit parking lot. Plenty of parking even for passenger trucks. Walking distance to movie theater, convince store, and Texas Roadhouse. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Merle

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

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was really clean, included a kitchen and a big fridge regular size microwave
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great one-night stay, the staff was very friendly and welcoming and the room was spacious with a decent kitchen setup. The only issue we had was that there was some hair underneath the extra blanket on the bed which was gross, but overall it was a good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

les

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed . Close to restaurants and casino.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast but Perkins close by
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Looks great so far
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location that's very close to all the fun things to do in Altoona. The hotel was clean and well kept. I really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

TODD

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly and nice worker's.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, clean amd easy acces to shopping, amusement, casion and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Clean and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Full fridge, stove, and sink we all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Friendly staff Close to hwy Reasonable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
X
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was fine but wish they offered breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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