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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 278 guest reviews
- Includes an indoor pool
- The Avg. Group Saves 7.1%!
- Fitness + Health Center
- 80 rooms in property
- 3 floors in property
- 15 suites in property
- Check-in: 4:00PM
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 2 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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Local attractions
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Verified reviews of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently: "A very pleasant experience."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Excellent front desk person, clean rooms with comfortable beds. Great and tasty choices for breakfast.
Joan P. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from 
13-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Apr 12 to Sun Apr 13 2025 at a $220.00 average nightly rate. 
Response from management on 21-Apr-2025:
Wonderful feedback! Thank you so much!
"Very good hotel."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Nice people. Clean halls and rooms.
James H. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
06-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Apr 05 to Sun Apr 06 2025 at a $161.99 average nightly rate. Response from management on 21-Apr-2025:
Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay! We do appreciate you!
"The room was comfortable and clean. Great"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The room was comfortable and clean. Great
Marvin C. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
01-Mar-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Feb 28 to Sat Mar 01 2025 at a $174.99 average nightly rate. Response from management on 09-Apr-2025:
Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay! We do appreciate you!
Property description
We are located just off I80 at Exit 143. We offer a hot complimentary breakfast each morning. We have an indoor pool and spa, 24 hour fitness center and a business center.
Green sustainability
Yes
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 4:00PM |
| Check-out: | 12:00PM |
| Year of last renovation: | 2018 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 80 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 80 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 5 |
| Rooms with one bed: | 34 |
| Rooms with two beds: | 46 |
| Suites: | 15 |
| Room windows: | Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 2 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 1728 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 50 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: | 0.5 Miles |
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | 2.0 Miles |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | 0.5 Miles |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: We have an indoor pool and spaThe pool/spa are open 5:00 a.m. - midnight | |
| Ownership: | Orchestrate Hospitality |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hour cancellation | |
| Nightly parking: | 0 |
| Total taxes: | 12.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.00% |
| Parking Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Cleaning Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 3.00 Per Item |
| Additional Person Fee: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 0.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Fitness and health center
- Laundry facilities
- Office or business center
- Swimming pool - indoor
Airport & shuttle information
$40+ taxi fare to airport. Approximately 20 miles from the hotelWe do not offer an airport shuttle
Local shuttle info: Prairie Meadows offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the Casino. We do not offer a shuttle
Breakfast information
Your rate includes our "Smart" breakfast that features hot and cold items, juice, milk, and coffee.
Pet friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry but pets are not allowed.Parking information
Self parking at no charge
Internet/Wi-Fi
Complimentary
Cleaning policies
Our guest rooms are cleaned throughly and disinfected before each arrival and upon departure. We take the necessary steps to keep our staff and guests safe during their stay. Our public areas are cleaned and disinfected several times throughout the day with emphaiszing on high touch areas. We have hand sanitizer placed in several areas during the check in and check out process along with in the food area. All staff wear the appropriate personal protective equipment need to perform their duties.
About Holiday Inn
- Full-service hotel offering three different experiences: Holiday Inn Express ideal for the business traveler, Holiday Inn Resorts for family fun and relaxation, and the Holiday Inn Club Vacations, suitable for family and friends with spacious accommodations
- Offering comfort and family-oriented service, children stay and eat free at Holiday Inn properties
- Free high-speed internet access
- Restaurants and bars on-site with good food and drinks for all ages
- Indoor or Outdoor swimming pools based on location
- Great exercise facilities
- Based on select properties, Holiday Inn's The Hub is the perfect entertainment spot and gaming area with a media lounge, fire pits, etc.
The Holiday Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona Des Moines
The graph above is seasonality of room rates for both our group rates and the lowest online individual rates our system could find at the time the group offer was placed. The best group rate shown is 24.5% in June 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $245 in the month of June 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona Des Moines in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona Des Moines
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona Des Moines.
Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona Des Moines meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Altoona event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sq ft) | Event 5'/6  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theatre | Reception | Regist. desk  |
| Meeting Rooms A and B | 32 x 27 x 9 | 864 | 50/-- | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | --/-- | 50 | 50 | -- |
Close this Meeting Rooms A and BOur meeting space is 864 Sq ft that can blocked off to make 2 meeting rooms. We have a window on each side for natural sunlight. We provide white tables cloths for all tables. Room type: General Meeting Room Total size: 864 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 32 x 27 x 9 Ft Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 4 Windows: 2 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
Full-day space rental fee: $200.00 USD Our meeting room is great for small business meetings, family reunions, birthday parties, graduation parties etc.....    | ||||||||||||
| Meeting Room A | 32 x 27 x 9 | 432 | 24/-- | -- | 18 | 18 | 18 | 12 | --/-- | 30 | 24 | -- |
Close this Meeting Room ARoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 432 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 32 x 27 x 9 Ft Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 4 Windows: 1 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
Full-day space rental fee: $100.00 USD Our meeting room is great for small business meetings, family reunions, birthday parties, graduation parties etc.....    | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg have?
There are 80 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg?
Your rate includes our "Smart" breakfast that features hot and cold items, juice, milk, and coffee.
What parking is available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg?
Self parking at no charge
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary
Can I get a AAA rate at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona Des Moines by Ihg?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. We have an indoor pool and spaThe pool/spa are open 5:00 a.m. - midnight.
Testimonials:
"I was given lots of different offers, a very quick response time and VIP service on my wedding night. Thanks!" G.R. - Nashville, TN
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