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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Indoor pool
Coffee service
Near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offers a warm welcome with free breakfast buffet, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities. Relax in the gym or explore local attractions like Adventureland - all while staying connected with free WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$91 nightly
The total price is $102
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 297 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 14 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines puts you just a 5-minute drive from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Adventureland. You can go for a morning swim at the indoor pool and visit the fitness center for a workout. Also, Iowa State Fairgrounds and Wells Fargo Arena are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2017
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 44
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Portable shower seat
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 1 2024 to June 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Also known as

Comfort Inn Hotel Altoona
Comfort Inn Altoona

Frequently asked questions

Does Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines and nearby?

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines has an indoor pool and a fitness center.

What's the area around Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines like?

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines is a short 9-minute walk from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 5 minutes' walk from Cinemark Altoona.

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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, or the best, with a wide variety of options available. (17 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

It's a nice hotel and the staff we're great
2-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Many restaurants near by. Easy access to interstate.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Rooms were very clean, spacious and comfy bed. Breakfast buffet was great. Would have given a 5 but pool was closed without prior notification.
4-night trip

10/10

Great experience with all the staff, super nice and friendly. Breakfast needs work; eggs were runny and selection of other items was limited.
2-night trip

10/10

My stay here was the best experience at any hotel I ever been at. The staff here is so nice to me
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay for short trip staff was great
2-night trip

10/10

I would recommend confer in Altoona to anybody it's a clean place nice staff and everybody is friendly
1-night trip

10/10

Other than a semi crashing into the front of the building, stay was great. Staff was quick to action as the emergency services.
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice staff, close to Adventureland and casino.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice room, spacious and clean. Fair breakfast. Very quiet! Good mattress!
1-night trip

10/10

this was a very nice Hotel, and was not far from the State Fair
2-night trip

10/10

Overall good experience
1-night trip

10/10

Cozy and clean Hotel. We'll definitely stay again.
1-night trip

10/10

It was clean and the staff was friendly.
1-night trip

10/10

Clean, comfortable, good value. Would stay again. Easy to get to.
1-night trip

8/10

One of the nicer Comfort Suites we have stayed in.
3-night trip

10/10

Loved the cleanliness of the room. Bed was comfy. The continental breakfast was the best one I have ever had.
1-night trip

10/10

Great service and Friendly staff
2-night trip

10/10

Property was very well taken care of comfortable and quiet great staff good breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff. Clean Rooms. Nice Hotel.
1-night trip

10/10

Clean and friendly with good dining and activities around
3-night trip

10/10

The hotel was excellent and clean at a reasonable rate.
1-night trip

10/10

All is great
1-night trip