My Place Hotel-Altoona/Des Moines, IA

Hotels
8.6 (362 reviews)
2315 Adventureland Drive , Altoona , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Slow check-in process
Service issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Some guests reported issues with cleanliness, especially regarding floors.
Service
9.08
While some service encounters were negative, many reviews highlighted friendly staff.
Location
9.12
Conveniently located near attractions, making it a favorable choice.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms are generally described as clean and comfortable.
Amenities
8.6
Standard amenities for this hotel tier, though a pool was missing.
Value for Money
8.56
Guests feel they received good value for the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Not specifically mentioned; assumed standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.68
The overall sentiment is positive with a few drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 01:32

Property Description

Modern Accommodations
My Place Hotel-Altoona/Des Moines, IA offers stylish non-smoking rooms with free WiFi and a fridge in each room. The hotel, built in 2017, provides a comfortable stay for guests looking to explore Altoona and its nearby attractions.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy the shared lounge, snack bar, and free private parking during their stay. The 24-hour front desk and business centre add convenience for both leisure and business travelers.

Nearby Attractions
Situated within 15 km of popular venues like Iowa Events Center, Hy-Vee Hall, and Wells Fargo Arena, this hotel is a great choice for those attending events or exploring the city. Don't miss out on visiting the Science Center of Iowa and Iowa State Capitol Building just a short drive away.

Book your stay at My Place Hotel-Altoona/Des Moines, IA for a relaxing and convenient experience.

Important information:

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: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 362 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Cassler • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

The friendliness of the staff was great but that was the only thing great about our stay.

Cons:

So to start my mom and I drove 3 hours or more to come stay the night at your hotel to be with my niece that is currently living in Des Moines for a period of time and it was my birthday that Saturday so we were there to celebrate my birthday our plan was to watch a scary movie from my prime video account we have been planning this for weeks and then after that we were going to make these witches hats where we needed to melt chocolate in the microwave well we couldn't even use the microwave because it kept on popping the breaker so that didn't happen then later on we wanted Pizza reheated up we had to walk down to the lobby numerous times just to get it reheated not acceptable and then when we went to go watch our scary movie on my prime video account we can't access streaming so we walked down to the lobby yet again and they say we don't have streaming services here like this is 2026 I was under the assumption that we were going to be able to watch that scary movie so both things we did not get to do for my birthday and with my niece in the next morning I wake up and go to use the toilet the toilet seat slid right off I Jarred my right arm pretty badly and also knocked my head on the side of the top of the bath tub edge absolutely did not feel great at all it's a good thing it wasn't my niece or my elderly mom because both of them would have gotten hurt badly this needs to be addressed and made right I travel quite often and as it stands right now I would never suggest you replace to anybody I didn't get to do anything we planned on doing for my birthday what a bummer there needs to be a refund for the whole night this is not okay and I'll always remember that I got hurt at your place

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Irene • family_with_children • us
6
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Karl • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

The best discount place I have ever stayed.

Cons:

There are not enough through the rest of the country.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
9
Very comfortable, good value
Pros:

I liked the size of the room, the recliner in the room, the cold refrigerator and ice maker, working air conditioner, the comfortable bed and the decent lighting and plug-ins for electronic devices.

Cons:

The bathroom door was wedged up against the wall and it wouldn’t shut. There was also a bug on the bathroomfloor that I had to kill and dispose of.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Amara • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Aristeo • couple • us
1
Wasn’t happy that I got told my reservation got canceled last minute since I live far away
Pros:

I can’t say anything about it because my reservation got canceled last minute

Cons:

I did my reservation through booking.com and it was confirmed and everything but once I got to the hotel to check in I was told my room wasn’t available it got cancelled because of overbooking so I had to drive to other hotels to hopefully get a room that same night.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Curtis • family_with_children • us
7
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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F3908DUtinah • Solo travel
10
Refreshing for what I paid for
Pros:

The room was large and had everything you needed. The outlet wasn’t working for the coffee maker but the coffee downstairs was easy to compile even while holding a dog in arm. The bed was super comfy. Only complaint was the air was humid but the air conditioner kept it cool. Don’t forget to turn on the automatic ice maker if you want ice otherwise I magnesium to save a bag of ice to make it another day.

2026-07-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Jean • couple • us
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Location to Park.

Cons:

No ketchup available at the little store.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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platt • couple • us
1
Pros:

We was 55 minutes from checking in to find out we was cancelled due to over booking. Very disappointed

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
5
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Mike • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

what breakfast?? coffee was good

Cons:

room temp was hard to regulate very stuffy or freezing cold. asked for hand soap for bathroom but none was available so was given dish soap.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Scott • family_with_children • us
10
Our Go-To every year!
Pros:

Clean, courteous staff, and great location!

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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DeMoss • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee