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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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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Indoor pool
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 297 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Adventureland - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 14 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Located close to Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines provides a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 46-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business center

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
  • Elevator (44 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 1 2024 to June 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property 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)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Hotel Altoona
Comfort Inn Altoona

Frequently asked questions

Does Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from October 1 2024 to June 30 2025 (completion date subject to change).

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

As of Apr 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines on Apr 27, 2025 start from CA $108.37, excluding 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 Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Outlets of Des Moines. Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 417 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

justyna

Clean and nice hotel for the night in between of destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pat

It's a nice hotel and the staff we're great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Many restaurants near by. Easy access to interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Amenities
Rooms were very clean, spacious and comfy bed. Breakfast buffet was great. Would have given a 5 but pool was closed without prior notification.
Stayed 4 nights 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

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

10/10 Excellent

James

I would recommend confer in Altoona to anybody it's a clean place nice staff and everybody is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Other than a semi crashing into the front of the building, stay was great. Staff was quick to action as the emergency services.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Spacious, clean & quiet!
Nice room, spacious and clean. Fair breakfast. Very quiet! Good mattress!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Great stay for short trip staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Overall good experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Very nice staff, close to Adventureland and casino.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelitza

n/a
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

this was a very nice Hotel, and was not far from the State Fair
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Cozy and clean Hotel. We'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

It was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Loved the cleanliness of the room. Bed was comfy. The continental breakfast was the best one I have ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Great stay
Clean, comfortable, good value. Would stay again. Easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

All is great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Great service and Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Friendly staff. Clean Rooms. Nice Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Clean but used
Hotel was in a good location but needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

One of the nicer Comfort Suites we have stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022