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Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Lobby
Indoor pool
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines is centrally located, offering comfort and practicality. Guests love the indoor pool for relaxation and the business center with free WiFi for connectivity. Visitors often praise the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Microwave
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Microwave
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Microwave
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Altoona, Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines is in the city center. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Iowa Events Center.
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2701 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Adventureland - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Located close to Adventureland, Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines provides free to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Quality Altoona
Quality Inn Altoona
Quality Inn Altoona Moines
Quality Altoona Moines
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines Altoona
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines Hotel Altoona

Frequently asked questions

Does Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines?

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

What time is check-out at Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines located?

Located in the heart of 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 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 876 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 876 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 876 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 876 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 876 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JUDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasnt and welcoming in and it was very quite stay was able to get some good rest
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk guy was friendly, a great help recommending dinner options, making sure we had parking for our trailer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, good rate, close to Aventureland
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, cleanliness, location and breakfast m.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorita

Liked: Amenities
It was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many places to eat Love it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet. It was a good place to lay our heads for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for the price. We were in town visiting family so never dined or shopped nearby to effectively rate those things.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, delicious free breakfast, plenty of parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
Affordable stay and good continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish it was pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and all was fine, except the shower needs some work as the shower head doesn’t work with a crap! The gentleman that checked us in was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Getting a little dated, could use some updates. Otherwise everything was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, room and br
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avery

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

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