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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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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 €102
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

Pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception and a lift
  • 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

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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 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines on 19 Nov 2025 start from €102.33, 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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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 470 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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

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

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

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, close to Adventureland and casino.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very well taken care of comfortable and quiet great staff good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Great stay

Clean, comfortable, good value. Would stay again. Easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly reception and nice, clean, comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice and friendly and lots of parking in a safe lit area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Other than a semi crashing into the front of the building, stay was great. Staff was quick to action as the emergency services.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was average about the room except the mattresses and pillows. They were very lumpy and hard,the pillows were the same. The staff was great,very convenient area to stay at but,will never stay again because of the bed and linens.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited adventure land stayed here for the night. Great service, comfortable clean beds and a nice free full breakfast before we left back home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodman

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

10/10 Excellent

John and Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and comfortable room and good breakfast options. Would stay there again. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is a nice place but the price seemed inflated because of the activity in town
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The personnel are friendly and down to earth!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bob

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

Nice Property

Nice clean and comfortable room. The property is well located with many restaurants nearby. A casino (with attached horseback) is located directly across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

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

Good enough!

Listen, this isn't gonna be the fanciest hotel you ever stay at...but if you need a fairly cheap hotel for a quick stay, this one is just fine. Staff was friendly enough, it was clean enough, and felt safe enough. Breakfast was decent as well!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean but used

Hotel was in a good location but needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice lady checking guests in. I travel often and she was one of the best in awhile. Very polite conversation, fast check in, and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Teri

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

Clean, comfortable.

Clean and comfortable. Many amenities within 5-10 min drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023