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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

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A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields. - Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona (Altoona)
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Near Adventureland, Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

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  • Sleeps 4
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Altoona is home to Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Heritage Carousel of Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Altoona travel guide
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460 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a bustling fairground with various stalls, rides, and a Ferris wheel.
    Iowa State Fairgrounds
    10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Adventureland
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Casey's Center
    11 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    3 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive

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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 continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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 (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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona located?

Situated in Altoona, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outlets of Des Moines and Adventureland. Cinemark Altoona and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 651 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 651 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 651 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 651 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 651 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for restaurants and things in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice clean hotel! Great beds!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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I like the fact that is nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location just off main highways, yet quiet. After a day of sight seeing, there are 2 outstanding restaurants within a very short walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, great breakfast, helpful staff, great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love this place. Clean, comfortable, and located right where I want to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, clean and close to outlet mall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hotel was clean and modern. Good breakfast. Plenty of restaurant options nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms very clean Breakfast was excellent Walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The front desk was friendly. The breakfast was good. It is a great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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New and clean! Great place to stay and one minute from an outdoor mall and about 5 minutes from an Adventureland amusement park. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, good selections for continental breakfast, staff were wonderful. Pool was nice and clean. Mini fridge didn’t work but it want a big deal. A/C worked great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great for walking to outlet mall , nice dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel and location. Very friendly staff. Lots of restaurants and shopping near by. Nice gym and pool. Noce outdoor area as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very nice, quiet, clean rooms & friendly, helpful staff. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fast checkin, clean rooms and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Polite staff and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

The whole facility was very welcoming & clean. The room was spotless upon arrival. Registration Staff was very welcoming & efficient. Will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and bed and pillows were awesome!!! Water was always available and the staff was fabulous!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Very nice room, clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We have stayed here several times and we like the location and facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable beds, clean, quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spotless room. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025