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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a casino, steps from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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At Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, experience the energy of a casino with concerts and live shows. Enjoy American cuisine at AJ's Steakhouse or relax by one of the two pools. Unwind in front of a fireplace in the lobby, take advantage of 24-hour services like luggage storage and newspapers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Gym

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - twin
Separate sitting area
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Adventureland - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Casey's Center - 14 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Located close to Adventureland, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel provides a casino, concerts and live shows and a coffee shop/cafe. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts a casino VIP room, 21 casino gaming tables and 1700 slot machines. The on-site American cuisine steakhouse, AJs Steakhouse, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and 4 bars.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and ATM/banking services
  • Newspapers in the reception, luggage storage and a gift shop
Room features
All 168 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 1 PM on weekends; USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults and USD 4.95 to 10.95 for children
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AJs Steakhouse

Things to do

  • 1,700 slot machines
  • 21 gaming tables
  • Casino (85,000 square foot of space)
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sportsbook

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (34,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 October 2022 to 31 July 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Restaurant

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 available for USD 20.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults and USD 4.95 to 10.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel located?

Situated in Altoona, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Cinemark Altoona. Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay always. Awesome, friendly staff. Very helpful. Rooms quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always like Prairie Meadows. It's always a great atmosphere. I also like the security there, which is very important when I have to travel alone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Highly recommend

Exceptionally clean. Outstanding service. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lot of fun
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable & clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate that the gentlemen at the front desk told me he would give me a late checkout since I didn’t check in until 1 am and they weren’t fully booked for the next night. Appreciate that offer without asking for it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service at the bar in the casino was very slow
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lon

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

Quick Getaway

It was a good stay for a couple's quick getaway for one night. Clean rooms with good front desk service. It was a good experience for our first time staying there and we plan to be back for future stays.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

Great Stay!

Beautiful grounds-exceptionally clean. Hotel is super nice-lots of good food choices and good food. Really up to date amenities. Really enjoyed our stay! will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

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

Great trip for quick outing from KC. Will return.

Facilities (casino, hotel and race track) were all nicer than we anticipated. Check in staff and cleaning crew (in hallway) were all friendly. Appreciate that we were able to check in at 2 instead of 4.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The text checkin was awesome and efficient when I arrived they handed me the key.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alma

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

Very Nice

Beautiful lobby and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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

Prairie Meadows Casino, Altoona Iowa

Room was clean and very comfortable. We were really pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice,clean,friendly people. overall a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service -
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great food at the care, and the horse track was fun!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Very uncomfortable mattress
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything we wanted to do was close enough that we could walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynann

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

Awesome Getaway

The room was clean and comfy. AJs Steakhouse was Amazing. The beds are super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great location, Great staff, Very clean

Great location. It was nice to be connected to the casino and horse track. Great location for restaurants and things to do. The pool was small, but it was never crowded. Hotel staff were very friendly and the hotel and rooms were very clean. A bit more expensive than other hotels in the area, but I'd say it was worth it. Nice restaurant choices inside the hotel/casino as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was told if we applied for a players club card we would get a hotel discount. Had to get the card from a Kiosk as no one was at customer service. When checking out the lady at desk was very rude and said we needed to print out the coupon with in 24 hours of getting g card. There was no note of this from Kiosk and was never informed of it until checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Will return again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Make sure you talk to supervisor!

If you have any changes to your reservations make sure you talk to the supervisor and not just front desk personnel if you call ahead to make changes. Not all employees know the hotel policy so you might not be able to check in when you arrive. It was really inconvenient when I had called ahead to make changes to my reservations to update the check in person and was told there was no issues. I arrived the next day to being told I couldn’t check in because the person I updated for checkin was not on my 3rd party registration and their hotel policy was not to allow it. I told the front desk person that I had already called the day before and was not told this hotel policy. The person asked me who I talked to. I don’t remember who I talked to, I called the hotel directly and talked to who ever was working that day before to answer calls. Then they sent me over to a supervisor who just told me their hotel policy which would not have been a problem is they told me when I had called the day before my check in. It was a big inconvenience that could have not been an issue if I was told the day before. It would be nice if all employees were aware of the hotel policy and not just the supervisor since the supervisor is not answering calls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022