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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by IHG

165 Adventureland Drive NW, Altoona, IA 50009 US near Exit 143 on I-80 (~0.2mi)

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2.5 Star Property Near Cinemark Altoona

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4.0/5

Based on 278 guest reviews

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Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Number of indoor pools - 1
Free newspapers in lobby
24-hour fitness facilities
Free buffet breakfast
Free breakfast
Free self parking

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12/14/2025 - 12/15/2025

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg

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Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Hotel was clean and nice."

Overall Score3.0/ 5

Hotel full of kids running up and down the halls, screaming with no adult supervision. They completely took over the swimming pool and hot tub so we were unable to even use. Parents drinking in the main area allowing their kids to run all over the hotel.

Traci P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

28-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 27 to Sun Jun 29 2025 at a $191.99 average nightly rate.

"Other guests were in hotel were obnoxious."

Overall Score3.0/ 5

Hotel was great however kids running up and down the hallway screaming and yelling. They completely took over the pool and we were unable to use it. Parents of the kids drinking in the area in main floor not supervising their children. We had babies trying to sleep and to come out of our rooms several times to tell the kids to stop running and screaming.

Traci P. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from

28-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 27 to Sun Jun 29 2025 at a $191.99 average nightly rate.

"Nice Hotel"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Everything was fine except when I made my reservation you enrolled me in global privileges without asking and that was the second time you have done that not sure why you keep doing that??.

Bill P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

30-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 27 to Wed May 28 2025 at a $118.99 average nightly rate.

"Pool Time"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Pool use was not good young kids without adults jumping in and screaming really needs some body to check on once in awhile.

Douglas D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

29-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 25 to Sun Apr 27 2025 at a $197.09 average nightly rate.

"A very pleasant experience."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Excellent front desk person, clean rooms with comfortable beds. Great and tasty choices for breakfast.

Joan P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

13-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 12 to Sun Apr 13 2025 at a $220.00 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 21-Apr-2025:

Wonderful feedback! Thank you so much!

"Very good hotel."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Nice people. Clean halls and rooms.

James H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

06-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 05 to Sun Apr 06 2025 at a $161.99 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 21-Apr-2025:

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay! We do appreciate you!

"The room was comfortable and clean. Great"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

The room was comfortable and clean. Great

Marvin C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

01-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 28 to Sat Mar 01 2025 at a $174.99 average nightly rate.

Response from Management on 09-Apr-2025:

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay! We do appreciate you!

Summary of Verified Reviews

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Property Description

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG in Altoona, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Outlets of Des Moines. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Adventureland and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Copper Creek Golf Course.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Stay in one of 80 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Cinemark Altoona - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Altoona Dog Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Adventureland - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Outlets of Des Moines - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Reno Memorial Dog Park - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Grand View Golf Course - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Copper Creek Golf Course - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Toad Valley Golf Course - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Great Escape - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Sky Glider East - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi
Margo Frankel Woods State Park - 16 km / 9.9 mi
Woodland Hills Golf Course - 16.8 km / 10.4 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 38.8 km / 24.1 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Altoona? This hotel has 840 square feet (78 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a banquet hall.

Green Sustainability

Yes

Amenities / Features

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Shopping on site
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Express check-in
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Conference space size (meters) - 78
Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Braille or raised signage
Number of indoor pools - 1
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free newspapers in lobby
24-hour fitness facilities
Free buffet breakfast

Year Built - 2007
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 80
Number of floors - 3

Professional property host/manager
LGBTQIA+ friendly
No rollaway/extra beds available
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Luggage storage
Free breakfast
Business center
24-hour front desk
Daily
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snack bar/deli
Coffee/tea in common areas
Laundry facilities
Free self parking
Elevator
Conference space
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
ATM/banking
Conference space size (feet) - 840
24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

$40+ taxi fare to airport. Approximately 20 miles from the hotelWe do not offer an airport shuttle

Local Shuttle Info: Prairie Meadows offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the Casino. We do not offer a shuttle

Breakfast Information

Your rate includes our "Smart" breakfast that features hot and cold items, juice, milk, and coffee.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

We do not allow pets. Only Service animals.

Parking Info

Self parking at no charge

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary

Cleaning Policies

Our guest rooms are cleaned throughly and disinfected before each arrival and upon departure. We take the necessary steps to keep our staff and guests safe during their stay. Our public areas are cleaned and disinfected several times throughout the day with emphaiszing on high touch areas. We have hand sanitizer placed in several areas during the check in and check out process along with in the food area. All staff wear the appropriate personal protective equipment need to perform their duties.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

About Holiday Inn Express

Free Express Start Breakfast
Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
Free high-speed internet service in every room
eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

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Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona Des Moines

The graph above is seasonality of room rates for both our group rates and the lowest online individual rates our system could find at the time the group offer was placed. The best group rate shown is 5.9% in September 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $173 in the month of July 2023. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona Des Moines in a month when rates are lower.