Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Property class: 2.5
Hotel within easy reach of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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At Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Iowa State Fairgrounds and Casey's Center are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • 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
$79 nightly
The total price is $89
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 297 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Altoona - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Adventureland - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Altoona Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

  • At Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Iowa State Fairgrounds and Casey's Center are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

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

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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.

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?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

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 6 minutes' walk from Cinemark Altoona.

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Reviews

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was decent to great, with many guests praising its quality and freshness. (25 reviews)
  • The property is located near plenty of restaurants with good dining options available. (5 reviews)
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6/10 Good

Clean room, friendly staff, a good budget stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and breakfast was good
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean and the rooms were nice for a short stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean. With a great bed. Check-in was was easy with great staff. Would definitely plan to stay again at another time.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast, clean room. Enjoyable stay.
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4/10 Fair

No pool for over a year but was not noted on their site. Pool next door was also broken. Rooms were clean and nice. Breakfast was ok. Went right at the start and hot food was just warm.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel/room was clean. Staff was helpful and friendly. Pool was unavailable which was a bummer but could use pool at next door hotel if wanted. Breakfast was good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Door to room didn’t lock, pool was out of order and fridge leaked. Overall it was sufficient and clean.
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8/10 Very good

Clean and great staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay for short trip staff was great
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8/10 Very good

Wonderful staff but the building and rooms need to be updated and my lamp and vanity in bathroom so much rust. And my room was damp and musty. Ac didnt work correctly. Loud above on 3rd floor
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast! Nice quiet stay
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10/10 Exceptional

It's a nice hotel and the staff we're great
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and friendly with good dining and activities around
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8/10 Very good

Was a great place to stay. Room was very clean, but the room was a little small.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean quiet
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10/10 Exceptional

One night stay passing through town. Hotel was clean and the room was just right. We’ve stayed here before and will definitely stay again when passing through.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and quiet. Nice breakfast too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Value for Clean & Friendly Stay

Quick stay in area and found the Comfort a “Totally Comfortable “ option and a great value!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Cozy and clean Hotel. We'll definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel, quiet rooms, comfortable beds
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8/10 Very good

One of the nicer Comfort Suites we have stayed in.
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8/10 Very good

Beds were comfortable and room was clean.