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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

3.0 star property

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Buffet
Casino
Business centre
Casino
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Altoona

At Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel you'll be steps from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Adventureland. Highlights at this hotel include 4 bars/lounges, a casino and a restaurant. .The steakhouse, AJs Steakhouse, serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool and gym. 34000 square feet (3159 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 1 PM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Altoona hotel, attractions include Iowa State Fairgrounds and Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cinemark Altoona - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Adventureland - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪B-Bop's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 34000 square feet (3159 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A casino, gift shops/newsstands, and a sportsbook are also featured at the business-friendly Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Altoona hotel.

  • 168 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 34000 sq ft of conference space
  • 3159 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2012
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel offers 168 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 1 PM on weekends; USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults and USD 4.95 to 10.95 for children
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AJs Steakhouse

Things to do

  • 1,700 slot machines
  • 21 gaming tables
  • Casino (85,000 square foot of space)
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sportsbook

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (34,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00

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

Renovations and closures

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

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 available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults and USD 4.95 to 10.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Yep, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel have a pool?

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel features an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and 4 bars.

Is Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends between 7 AM and 1 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

No, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

No, only service animals are allowed.

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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

Great hotel

New, clean, and very comfortable beds...I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent modern and clean and so was casino
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great food at the care, and the horse track was fun!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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

Prairie Meadows Casino, Altoona Iowa

Room was clean and very comfortable. We were really pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lynann

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

Awesome Getaway

The room was clean and comfy. AJs Steakhouse was Amazing. The beds are super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything we wanted to do was close enough that we could walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lon

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay always. Awesome, friendly staff. Very helpful. Rooms quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Highly recommend

Exceptionally clean. Outstanding service. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lot of fun
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice,clean,friendly people. overall a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The text checkin was awesome and efficient when I arrived they handed me the key.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Am also impressed with the security.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alma

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

Very Nice

Beautiful lobby and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable & clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the evening horse racing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Will return again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service -
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022