About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG in Altoona offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and complimentary toiletries. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a minimarket, business area, and free on-site private parking. Dining Options: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, fruits, and juice. Express check-in and check-out services enhance the stay. Location and Attractions: Located 17 mi from Des Moines International Airport, the hotel is near Iowa Events Center, Hy-Vee Hall, and Wells Fargo Arena, each 12 mi away. Guests appreciate the room cleanliness and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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
and
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mary
United States United States
Very friendly staff, rooms were nice sized and clean.
Lori
United States United States
Breakfast was plentiful with a good variety. Front desk staff was accommodating after learning we had booked a Holiday Express in Altoona, PA. Close to Adventureland and many restaurants.
Lucinda
United States United States
great hotel room was nice pool and hot tub was great and breakfast was good
Ashely
United States United States
The breakfast was great, the pool was functional and clean, the extended hours were nice also.
Michelle
United States United States
Loved the cleanliness of the hotel. The rooms were clean, spacious & comfortable. The walls seemed pretty soundproof. Breakfast was amazing with lots of choices. The pool was nice. Staff was very welcoming & pleasant.
Tammie
United States United States
Staff was wonderful. Everything was clean and breakfast was wonderful.
Torbert
United States United States
It was clean and they put us on the first floor right by the pool
Yvonne
United States United States
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 United States
Location was great and the hotel was very clean and quiet. Breakfast was very good.
Shari
United States United States
That were friendly and left us check in early cause we were attending a concert.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG 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
Cancellation 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.

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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.