Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 star property
Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Free buffet breakfast
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • GymGymGym

Explore the area

Map
2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Popular LocationPrairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino9 min walk
  • Popular LocationAdventureland3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOutlets of Des Moines3 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)25 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 297 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4/10 Wonderful
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Altoona

In Altoona .Stay at this Altoona hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 2 miles (3 km) of Outlets of Des Moines. Adventureland and Grand View Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 9 min walk
  • Adventureland - 3 min drive
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive
  • Drake University - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 13 min walk
  • Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh - 3 min drive

About this property

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. The business-friendly Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Altoona hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Convenience store
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Hotel Altoona
Comfort Inn Altoona

Frequently asked questions

How close is Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines to the airport?

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines is 20.5 mi (26-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines on Jun 2, 2024 start from $87.93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines.

Does Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offer free breakfast?

Yes, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

Is there free parking at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines have a pool?

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines features an indoor pool.

Does Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines to downtown Altoona?

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines is 1.2 mi away from Altoona.

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 331 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, experienced manager - now one of my top favorites.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Connie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bathroom needs some TLC - Broken tiles - hole in door -Shower curtain rod bent so shower curtain would not stay shut.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our first time here and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy Z

Disliked: Staff & service
Not a lot available in area

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No tv due to snow on dish for tv. How does a hotel have an issue with tv due to snow especially when the snow was only about an inch. Would look for a different service since this hotel is in the snow area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodman, Newport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was exactly what I needed on my trip. Easy registration, clean, comfortable, and close to the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient to I-80, quiet, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023