--- title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines slug: holiday-inn-express-hotel-suites-altoona-des-moines type: hotel sub_type: hotels source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/holiday-inn-express-hotel-suites-altoona-des-moines city: Altoona state: IA country: US address: 165 Adventureland Drive Nw geo: lat: 41.66506 lng: -93.46552 cancellation_policy: All sales are final. No cancellations or changes. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T19:24:08.288Z price_from: amount: 160 currency: USD unit: per_night availability: InStock rating: value: 4 count: 237 scale: 5 room_rates: - name: Standard King Room, Non-Smoking price: 134.68 regular_price: 190.67 savings: 55.99 - name: King Room, Disability Access, Roll in Shower price: 134.68 regular_price: 190.67 savings: 55.99 - name: Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking price: 144.04 regular_price: 199 savings: 54.96 - name: One-Bedroom King Suite, Non-Smoking price: 153.39 regular_price: 210.66 savings: 57.27 - name: Suite King, Hearing Accessible, Roll In Shower, Non-Smoking price: 153.39 regular_price: 209 savings: 55.61 - name: Suite with Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking price: 174 regular_price: 220.66 savings: 46.66 --- ## Overview Stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines featuring modern rooms and suites with free WiFi, microwave, mini fridge, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Enjoy free parking, complimentary hot breakfasts, a fitness center, and an indoor pool, near Adventureland Park and Prairie Meadows Casino. ## What's Included - Free WiFi - Microwave and mini fridge in guest rooms - Complimentary hot breakfast every morning - Complimentary self parking - Access to indoor pool - Access to fitness center ## What's Not Included - Pets are not allowed on hotel property (ADA-defined service animals are welcome) - Roll-away beds are not permitted ## Room Rates - **Standard King Room, Non-Smoking** — $134.68/night (regularly $190.67/night, save $55.99) - **King Room, Disability Access, Roll in Shower** — $134.68/night (regularly $190.67/night, save $55.99) - **Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking** — $144.04/night (regularly $199.00/night, save $54.96) - **One-Bedroom King Suite, Non-Smoking** — $153.39/night (regularly $210.66/night, save $57.27) - **Suite King, Hearing Accessible, Roll In Shower, Non-Smoking** — $153.39/night (regularly $209.00/night, save $55.61) - **Suite with Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking** — $174.00/night (regularly $220.66/night, save $46.66) ## Good to Know - Minimum age to check in is 18. - Complimentary self parking available. - Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino is approximately 1.8 miles from the hotel. - Adventureland USA Amusement Park is approximately 2.1 miles from the hotel. - Des Moines International Airport is approximately 18.2 miles from the hotel. - The property will begin a Mid-Level Renovation on December 15, 2025, with completion expected in April 2026. Guests are kindly asked for their patience during this project as the property undergoes updates to enhance its overall experience. ## FAQs ### What is the minimum age to check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines? The reservation holder must be at least 18 years old to check in and is 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. ### What time are check-in and check-out? Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 pm. ### Does the hotel serve a complimentary breakfast? Yes, a complimentary hot breakfast is served daily. ### Will my room have a mini-fridge and/or microwave? Yes. Both are included in each room. ### Can I request a rollaway bed and/or crib? Cribs are available upon request. Roll-away beds are not permitted. ### Does the hotel offer WiFi access? Yes. Complimentary WiFi access is offered to hotel guests. ### Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines pet-friendly? Pets are not allowed on hotel property. ADA-defined service animals are welcome at this hotel. ### Can I reserve a smoking room? No. The hotel is 100% smoke-free. Guests caught violating this policy are subject to an additional fee. ### Does the hotel have a pool? Yes. Guests can use the hotel’s indoor pool during operating hours. ### Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines? Yes, complimentary self-parking spaces are provided for guests. ### How far is the nearest airport to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines? Des Moines International Airport is approximately 18.2 miles from the hotel. ### What are the attractions nearby the hotel? Here are some top attractions near Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, along with their approximate distances: Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino (1.8 miles), Adventureland USA Amusement Park (2.1 miles), Bass Pro Shop (2.9 miles), Iowa State Fairgrounds (7.7 miles), Wells Fargo Arena/Iowa Events Center (12.8 miles), Blank Park Zoo (22.4 miles), and Iowa Speedway in Newton (26 miles). ### What accessible features does the hotel offer? The hotel features accessible amenities including the hotel entrance, registration area, restaurant seating, and all entrances and doorways. Key accessible facilities include vanities, public stalls, the fitness center, registration desk, public restrooms, and the restaurant. A wheelchair is available for guest use, and accessible routes connect the public entrance to essential areas such as the pool, business center, and spa, with the pool being ADA/wheelchair accessible. The hotel also offers two accessible meeting rooms or ballrooms, and all elevators comply with ADA standards. Please contact the hotel for specific accessible needs to ensure the hotel will be able to meet your requirements.