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Prairie Meadows Hotel

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A bar area with a sign reading 'PHOTO FINISH LOUNGE,' bar stools, a bar counter, and a television mounted on the wall. - Prairie Meadows Hotel (Altoona)
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no diving. - Prairie Meadows Hotel (Altoona)
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a TV. - Prairie Meadows Hotel (Altoona)
A gym with multiple treadmills, weight machines, and dumbbells. - Prairie Meadows Hotel (Altoona)
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier. - Prairie Meadows Hotel (Altoona)
Located close to Adventureland, Prairie Meadows Hotel provides a casino, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and 4 bars. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as a casino VIP room, 1400 slot machines, and a sportsbook. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp and phone, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Altoona is home to Prairie Meadows Hotel. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Casey's Center or Iowa Events Center. Visit our Altoona travel guide
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1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a bustling fairground with various stalls, rides, and a Ferris wheel.
    Iowa State Fairgrounds
    12 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cinemark Altoona
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Adventureland
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    20 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AJ's Steakhouse
  • Cafe at the Meadows
  • Paddock Grill and Deli

Things to do

  • 1,400 slot machines
  • 12 gaming tables
  • Casino (85,000 square feet of space)
  • Indoor pool
  • Sportsbook

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Prairie Meadows Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Prairie Meadows Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Prairie Meadows Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Prairie Meadows Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Prairie Meadows Hotel located?

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

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