• Swimming pool
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Minutes from Adventureland Amusement Park and Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, this Altoona, Iowa hotel offers an indoor pool along with spacious guestrooms featuring free wireless internet access. The Holiday Inn Express Altoona-Des Moines offers all the amenities needed for an enjoyable stay, including a free daily hot breakfast buffet and in-room coffeemakers. Guests will also appreciate the on-site fitness center. The Iowa State Fairgrounds, Wells Fargo Arena sporting and entertainment venue and excellent golf courses are only a short drive from the Altoona-Des Moines Holiday Inn Express. A number of local shopping centers and restaurants are also easily accessible.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Shari
    United States of America United States of America
    That were friendly and left us check in early cause we were attending a concert.
  • Mueller
    United States of America United States of America
    We stay when we come to Ia State Fair. Easy to travel back/forth to fairgrounds. Good breakfast to start the day. Grandkids like the pool. Other attractions close by.
  • B
    Barbara
    United States of America United States of America
    Very kind staff. The woman at the front desk is a gem. I had a great food recommendation from her!

Hotel area info

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Altoona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel on this page.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.