Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

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

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior
Pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Coffee service
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • GymGymGym
  • Breakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
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  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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Map
2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Popular LocationPrairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino9 min walk
  • Popular LocationAdventureland3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOutlets of Des Moines3 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)25 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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 walk of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Outlets of Des Moines. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an indoor swimming pool 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. .Attractions 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
  • Adventureland - 3 min drive
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive
  • Drake University - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 13 min walk
  • Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh - 3 min drive

About this property

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Hotel with free breakfast, walk to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. The business-friendly Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines also features a vending machine, 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. 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.

Languages

English

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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • One-time housekeeping

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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 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: 5 AM
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

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
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 smoke detector in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available. 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 1 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines on 9 June 2024 start from AU$143.59, 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.

Does Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines have a pool?

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines has an indoor pool.

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 at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 332 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 332 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The personnel are friendly and down to earth!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, experienced manager - now one of my top favorites.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Connie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bathroom needs some TLC - Broken tiles - hole in door -Shower curtain rod bent so shower curtain would not stay shut.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our first time here and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy Z

Disliked: Staff & service
Not a lot available in area

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No tv due to snow on dish for tv. How does a hotel have an issue with tv due to snow especially when the snow was only about an inch. Would look for a different service since this hotel is in the snow area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodman, Newport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was exactly what I needed on my trip. Easy registration, clean, comfortable, and close to the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023