Hotels in Altoona, Iowa
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"Went to see my horses run at Prairie Meadows. The hotel was right across the street from the track. Lots if places to eat."
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
198 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"Nice place to stay, employees very helpful and friendly!"
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
135 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"We drove across the country this summer and stayed one night at this hotel and we would stay there again."
A Traveller, Aug 2016, US
113 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"Clean, bright & modern. Far enough from casino so wasn't smokey but close enough through an attractive easy walkway. A piano in lobby bar to play if you wanted. Restaurant in hallway with cheap but decent menu. Will definitely stay again."
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
17 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"The hotel was real clean. It has a nice pool. Easy access location. The downfalls no breakfast or free wifi"
A Traveller, Aug 2016, US
16 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"We had our father there for 2 months, staff was very friendly and had the upmost kindness towards him! They treated him like family and we really appreciated that!"
A Traveller, Jun 2016, US
16 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"Great service, very family friendly, hotel restaurant has great food, rooms offer a lot of space, both pool areas are lots of fun! Highly recommend "
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
14 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"All was good, but I had a room that had been a smoking room in a past life. Smoke smell was still there."
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona - Des MoinesNo Guest Reviews yet3 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
Hotels within 5 miles of Altoona
9 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"Nice room, comfortable beds, clean, would like to see them have coffee pots and coffee in the room and lobby, overall stay wad good."
A Traveller, Jul 2015, US
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Altoona overview
Altoona is a budget-friendly place unique for its amusement park and casinos. You'll enjoy the ample coffee and bar options, along with outdoor areas for horseback riding and walking. Take in some local culture at popular places like Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines Art Center. Make plans to visit the popular Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. If you're looking for a family- and business-friendly getaway, Altoona is for you.Where to stay in Altoona
Altoona offers a wealth of accommodation options for business and leisure travelers alike. There are 117 hotels in the Altoona area and you can shop as many as 31 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 42%.- • 40 2-star hotels with an average price of $51 per night
- • 63 3-star hotels with an average price of $76 per night
- • 11 4-star hotels with an average price of $103 per night
Here are the top hotels based on 16901 user reviews of Altoona hotels:
- • Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel (Altoona)
- • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines (Altoona)
- • Adventureland Inn (Altoona)
- • Best Western Plus Altoona Inn (Altoona)
- • Comfort Inn (Altoona)
How to get to Altoona
Fly in to Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.), 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from downtown Altoona.What to see around Altoona
Fun activities are on hand such as adventure tours, horseback riding, and horse racing, along with attractions such as:- • Sky Glider East
- • Sky Glider West
- • Wells Fargo Arena
- • Veterans Memorial Auditorium
- • Principal Park
- • Adventureland
- • Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
- • Iowa State Fairgrounds
- • The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House
- • Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
- • Iowa State Capitol Building
- • Des Moines Botanical Center
- • Science Center of Iowa
- • Salisbury House
- • Blank Park Zoo
When to visit Altoona
Wondering when's the best time to visit? Here are seasonal norms to help you plan your trip:Seasonal temperature averages
- • January-March: 56°F day, 11°F night
- • April-June: 86°F day, 32°F night
- • July-September: 87°F day, 45°F night
- • October-December: 71°F day, 12°F night
- • January-March: 4.0 inches
- • April-June: 13.7 inches
- • July-September: 12.6 inches
- • October-December: 5.7 inches
