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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Fitness facility
Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Coffee service
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $103
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 297 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Altoona hotel walkable to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
A fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A business center is on site. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 499 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel has been there a while and even with the casino across the street, it's like it's brand new
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Altoona hotel

Nice hotel in altoona
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

justyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice hotel for the night in between of destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good for a night and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Dean

Front desk clerk 👍👍👍 Lady in Breakfast area Not So Much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Nice quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice and very clean. Love the huge closet and the bathroom was great! Only downfall, there should be a nightlight in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for short trip staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice hotel and the staff we're great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay. Room was very clean, but the room was a little small.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stay passing through town. Hotel was clean and the room was just right. We’ve stayed here before and will definitely stay again when passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Nice breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very well taken care of comfortable and quiet great staff good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Prarie Meadows for Horse Racing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, close to Adventureland and casino.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly with good dining and activities around
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Value for Clean & Friendly Stay

Quick stay in area and found the Comfort a “Totally Comfortable “ option and a great value!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023