Located within 13 miles of Iowa Events Center and 13 miles of Hy-Vee Hall, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel has rooms in Altoona. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel offers 2-star accommodations with an indoor pool, fitness center and hot tub. Free private parking and a business center are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Wells Fargo Arena is 13 miles from the hotel, while Science Center of Iowa is 13 miles from the property. Des Moines International Airport is 17 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Altoona

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tammie
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff was wonderful. Everything was clean and breakfast was wonderful.
  • Torbert
    United States of America United States of America
    It was clean and they put us on the first floor right by the pool
  • Yvonne
    United States of America United States of America
    The beds....I need one in my house. I've never slept better. Great breakfast in the morning, quiet for being near the interstate. Plenty of parking and quite a few restaurants located nearby.
  • Etta
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was great and the hotel was very clean and quiet. Breakfast was very good.
  • Shari
    United States of America United States of America
    That were friendly and left us check in early cause we were attending a concert.
  • Mueller
    United States of America United States of America
    We stay when we come to Ia State Fair. Easy to travel back/forth to fairgrounds. Good breakfast to start the day. Grandkids like the pool. Other attractions close by.
  • B
    Barbara
    United States of America United States of America
    Very kind staff. The woman at the front desk is a gem. I had a great food recommendation from her!
  • Victoria
    United States of America United States of America
    everything!!!! I wish could of taken the bed and pillows home w us
  • Scott
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, cleanliness, and facilities! Oh, and the breakfast was great!
  • Steven
    United States of America United States of America
    the rooms were good design. I liked the privacy curtains or be completely open. the bathroom mirror was so gentle on my eyes and enabled me to see well! the decor was contemporary and concise breakfast was great too! and coffee!

Hotel area info

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCarte Blanche Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Altoona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, an IHG Hotel on this page.