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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Lobby
Coffee service
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Adventureland
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

Pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Altoona

At Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines you'll be within a 10-minute stroll of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and within 30 minutes of Outlets of Des Moines. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Altoona hotel include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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
  • Casey's Center - 14 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business centre. The business-friendly Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines also features a fitness centre, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Altoona hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (112 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Hotel Altoona
Comfort Inn Altoona

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$150.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Yep, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines has a free self car park.

Is Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines is a hit with families.

Does Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is served weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

No, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 463 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very over sized room and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great--it did it's job but I wish I had known that the pool was closed. We had 4 kids with us who were very excited to swim. The breakfast was good, although it ended a lot earlier than what we're used to at other hotels. The beds were great and the rooms were nice and big.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Travelled with family

Call to make sure pool will be open

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was average about the room except the mattresses and pillows. They were very lumpy and hard,the pillows were the same. The staff was great,very convenient area to stay at but,will never stay again because of the bed and linens.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Nice breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gunvor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool was closed and it was never posted online or at the desk. I found out when I went to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Nice quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE D, Zeeland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

justyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice hotel for the night in between of destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

A nice stopping point.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

Nice place for overnight stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

We booked & paid with Expedia. When we checked in they didn’t tell us they were over booked & changed our 2 queen room to a king room for 4 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff wasn't trained well and had to keep referring to the manager for assistance in another room, which took alot of time to get checked in. But the stay was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious, i would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025