Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (289 reviews)
165 Adventureland Drive Northwest , Altoona , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Breakfast variety
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good location
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Thin walls
Service delays at check-in

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, such as ants in food containers and maintenance needed in bathrooms.
Service
9.08
Staff has been positively mentioned for friendliness and politeness, despite some service delays.
Location
9.12
Location was frequently praised in reviews as convenient and safe.
Room Quality
8.07
Mixed reviews on room quality due to issues like A/C not working and thin walls.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities such as breakfast and pool were generally well-received, but some specific issues were noted.
Value for Money
8.06
Some guests felt the value was undermined by maintenance issues and pricing discrepancies.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Breakfast and food options received positive feedback from multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall guest experiences varied, but many expressed happiness with their stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:56

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located minutes away from Adventureland Amusement Park and Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, the Holiday Inn Express Altoona-Des Moines is the perfect choice for your stay in Altoona, Iowa.

Amenities for a Comfortable Stay
Enjoy a free daily hot breakfast buffet, relax in the indoor pool, stay connected with free wireless internet access, and unwind in spacious guestrooms equipped with in-room coffeemakers.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the Iowa State Fairgrounds, catch an event at the Wells Fargo Arena, or tee off at excellent golf courses just a short drive from the hotel. With local shopping centers and restaurants nearby, everything you need is easily accessible.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Altoona-Des Moines now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DSM

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 289 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Melissa • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • couple • us
5
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Stasha • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Polite staff...clean and empty pool..an clean rooms!!

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • family_with_children • us
10
Wonderful hotel with friendly staff, close to Adventureland and gas stations!
Pros:

Beautiful rooms, nice and clean.
Delicious breakfast choices!
Pool was warm in the morning for my early swim.
The beds were very comfortable!

Cons:

Lobby was a little noisy full of baseball families.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • us
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Natoshia • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Carpenter • solo_traveller • us
10
Good Value for the price. Lots of food and entertainment options close by.
Pros:

Did not eat breakfast at the hotel.

Cons:

Enjoyed the stay. Nothing unlikeable or disappointing.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Darryl • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Talbott • family_with_children • us
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • us
10
Great hotel - well worth the money!
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Didn't care for the egg white/vegetable omelet but that's just me. All other items were good. Location was great. Check in was easy. Staff was very friendly and courteous. Will stay again.

Cons:

Just the omelets I mentioned above.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Bettina • family_with_children • us
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
9
Staff was nice. The room was nice and clean.
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Buddy • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • couple • us
4
Not as relaxing as I’d hoped.
Pros:

The room was clean and their breakfast was decent

Cons:

It was under construction so the whole first floor was a disaster, the pool and hot tub were NOT available and the elevator broke during our stay. I was disappointed because had I known those specific facilities (pool/hot tub) were not available I wouldn’t have booked there. I did not see anything about this when booking and was under the impression all of the advertised amenities would be available……

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
4
Cons:

I BOOKED A KING ROOM AND DID NOT GET A KING ROOM

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • extended_group • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Justin • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Nice hotel

Cons:

Can't think of anything

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Sayre • couple • us
9
Highly recommend!
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing, lots of choices & the ffod was ggod.

Cons:

The man at check-in said Uber & Lyft were not good options as they would be "shady" if available at all. We therefore drove to our NYE celebration, then discovered this was not the case at all.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee