Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Adventureland - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
Iowa Events Center - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Flying J Travel Center - 18 min walk
Subway - 3 min drive
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
About this property
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
At Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. You can go for a morning swim at the indoor pool and visit the fitness center for a workout. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
69 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2017
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Hand-held showerheads
Portable shower seat
Height-adjustable showerhead
Grab bar near toilet
Well-lit path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
46-inch flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from October 1 2024 to March 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Swimming pool
Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Also known as
Comfort Inn Hotel Altoona
Comfort Inn Altoona
Frequently asked questions
Does Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines and nearby?
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines has an indoor pool and a fitness center.
What's the area around Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines like?
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines is located a short 9-minute walk from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino.
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Nov 16, 2024
Clean but used
Hotel was in a good location but needs updating.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
Randall
Randall, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 1, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 22, 2024
Good enough!
Listen, this isn't gonna be the fanciest hotel you ever stay at...but if you need a fairly cheap hotel for a quick stay, this one is just fine. Staff was friendly enough, it was clean enough, and felt safe enough. Breakfast was decent as well!
Laura
Laura, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 29, 2024
Nice Property
Nice clean and comfortable room. The property is well located with many restaurants nearby. A casino (with attached horseback) is located directly across the road.
Bob
Bob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
Friendly staff. Clean Rooms. Nice Hotel.
Kristin
Kristin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
this was a very nice Hotel, and was not far from the State Fair
Brenda
Brenda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Fernando
Fernando, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2024
Comfortable and Clean
4 out of 5 only because the hot food was already cleaned up and put away 10 minutes early. Please give the staff instruction to leave it out until 10am since thats what guests are told. I paid a bit more to stay here because breakfast was imcluded. Loved how clean everything was though and all the staff was very friendly.
Juanita
Juanita, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Very nice staff, close to Adventureland and casino.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
The beds at this motel was comfy i was able to sleep good usually most beds are hard as a rock these wasnt
Julie
Julie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2024
Very basic, but trouble with cooling in the room & no bathroom ventilization. Pool is very small & room not maintained...rotting bc of humidity. Good basic breakfast & standard room amenities.
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
Great service and Friendly staff
Mark
Mark, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
It was clean and the staff was friendly.
Judy
Judy, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
Great Value for Clean & Friendly Stay
Quick stay in area and found the Comfort a “Totally Comfortable “ option and a great value!!
Dave
Dave, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 24, 2024
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 19, 2024
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 15, 2024
The hallway smells bad.
Phet
Phet, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 15, 2024
Unacceptable stay.
The check-in took 15 minutes and I was the only one at the desk. Nice young man working; however, he didn't know what he was doing. The room--one bathroom light was burned out; another was blinking (going out). The room smoke detector on the ceiling was taped up. The worst thing was the humidity in the room. EVERYTHING was damp. The towels in the bathroom never dried at all. Our clothes were damp. We kept the AC at 72 degrees with the fan going all the time. We stayed on the first floor; the windows were not open.