Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Free daily buffet breakfast
Pool
Coffee service
Located near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offers practical comforts close to Adventureland. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, indoor pool, on-site laundry, and free WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €85
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Adventureland - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Casey's Center - 14 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Located close to Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines provides a free breakfast buffet, a corner/local shop and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 46-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (112 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

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: 2:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Hotel Altoona
Comfort Inn Altoona

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines on 5 Oct 2025 start from €85.45, including 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.

How much is parking at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Outlets of Des Moines. Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 464 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good for a night and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay. Room was very clean, but the room was a little small.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location to casino. close to highway. nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fair option to staying at Prairie Meadows Casino - for the price. Food option ate decent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

justyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice hotel for the night in between of destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Nice quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Nice breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very over sized room and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice hotel and the staff we're great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We had however woke up late but still before the stop time for breakfast and went down and ate with being done at 0905 but the gal who was apparently supposed to be off at 0900 was a bit rude and slamming things around but we had not gotten in until after 0200 so we needed to sleep at sometime. The food however was excellent just didn’t appreciate the attitude by that particular employee. Everything else was excellent—5 stars other than this great place and was a great stay. I would recommend this hotel to friends
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great--it did it's job but I wish I had known that the pool was closed. We had 4 kids with us who were very excited to swim. The breakfast was good, although it ended a lot earlier than what we're used to at other hotels. The beds were great and the rooms were nice and big.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very poor. The pool isn’t working, the treadmill broke, the staff was unfriendly, one of our beds was broken. Not a nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like that the pool was out of service. They sent me to the Super 8 to swim. If I had wanted to swim at the Super 8 pool I would have booked our stay there and saved $50.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many restaurants near by. Easy access to interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for short trip staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice stopping point.

Stopped for one night while traveling. Hotel and room were clean. Bed was very comfortable. Front desk and breakfast person were friendly. Breakfast was well maintained and fresh. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay here was the best experience at any hotel I ever been at. The staff here is so nice to me
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place for overnight stay

I would stay here again if I needed to be on the east side of Des Moines or Altoona area. Not hard to get to and close to I-80.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and clean Hotel. We'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms were very clean, spacious and comfy bed. Breakfast buffet was great. Would have given a 5 but pool was closed without prior notification.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Option

The hotel was excellent and clean at a reasonable rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024