Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

Hotel with 4 bars/lounges, near Adventureland

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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.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Casino
  • Restaurant and 4 bars/lounges
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

Showing 3 of 3 rooms
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Room amenity
Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Room amenity
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Room amenity

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

Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cinemark Altoona - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Adventureland - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Elkhart - 16 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel features a casino and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Adventureland. After hanging out at the outdoor pool or indoor pool, guests can grab a bite to eat at AJs Steakhouse, which serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 4 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 168 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–1 PM on weekends
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Sportsbook

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (34000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 2012
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Casino
  • 21 casino gaming tables
  • 1700 casino slot machines
  • Casino VIP room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

AJs Steakhouse - This steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults, and USD 4.95 to 10.95 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Policies

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.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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Frequently asked questions

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel 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 Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

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

Is parking offered on site at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

You can check in starting at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Yes, the 85000 square-foot casino features 1700 slot machines and 21 gaming tables. Sportsbook is offered.

What is there to do at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel and nearby?

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel has 4 bars and a casino, as well as an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Yes, AJs Steakhouse offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel like?

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 8 minutes' walk from Cinemark Altoona.

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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, friendly staff and clean
Jason, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

New, clean, and very comfortable beds...I would stay again
Bonnie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was excellent modern and clean and so was casino
Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, great food at the care, and the horse track was fun!
Joni, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Patricia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Prairie Meadows Casino, Altoona Iowa

Room was clean and very comfortable. We were really pleased with our stay.
Roberta, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly.
Shannon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Getaway

The room was clean and comfy. AJs Steakhouse was Amazing. The beds are super comfortable.
Lynann, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Everything we wanted to do was close enough that we could walk to.
Larry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay always. Awesome, friendly staff. Very helpful. Rooms quiet and clean.
Sue, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Cynthia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend

Exceptionally clean. Outstanding service. Will definitely stay again.
Diane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a lot of fun
Rodolfo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

nice,clean,friendly people. overall a good experience.
joseph, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The text checkin was awesome and efficient when I arrived they handed me the key.
Melanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Am also impressed with the security.
Cindy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Nice

Beautiful lobby and clean rooms
Alma, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable & clean
Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dorothy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the evening horse racing.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Steven, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful time. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Will return again
Barbara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good customer service -
Scott, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very clean.
gary, 2-night trip