Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
This hotel offers a range of amenities including a bar/lounge, gym, pool, spa, and a restaurant. Additionally, it provides complimentary Wi-Fi and has a 24/7 front desk.
Very good breakfast and a clean room! Thank you for the stay.
Great staff and very clean.
Hotel full of kids running up and down the halls, screaming with no adult supervision. They completely took over the swimming pool and hot tub so we were unable to even use. Parents drinking in the main area allowing their kids to run all over the hotel.
Hotel was great however kids running up and down the hallway screaming and yelling. They completely took over the pool and we were unable to use it. Parents of the kids drinking in the area in main floor not supervising their children. We had babies trying to sleep and to come out of our rooms several times to tell the kids to stop running and screaming.
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Your rate includes our "Smart" breakfast that features hot and cold items, juice, milk, and coffee.
Self parking at no charge
Complimentary
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Contactless check-in is available
Free Express Start Breakfast
Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
Free high-speed internet service in every room
eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
- Adventureland - 3.1 mi
- Sleepy Hollow Sports Park - 10 mi
- Iowa State Fairgrounds - 10.4 mi
- Zoo Lounge - 12.1 mi
- James W. Crownie Sports Complex - 13.7 mi
- Metropolitan Medical Center - 13.8 mi
- Iowa State Capitol Building - 14.1 mi
- State Historical Society of Iowa Museum - 14.5 mi
- Iowa Historical Museum - 14.6 mi
- Des Moines Botanical Center - 14.7 mi
- Wells Fargo Arena - 15.2 mi
- Iowa Events Center - 15.3 mi
- Walnut Street Bridge - 15.3 mi
- Veterans Memorial Auditorium - 15.4 mi
- Sec Taylor Stadium - 15.5 mi
- Broadlawns Medical Center - 15.6 mi
- Polk County Convention Complex - 15.7 mi
- Iowa Science Center - 15.7 mi
- Principal Park - 15.7 mi
- 801 Grand - 16.1 mi
- Blank Children's Hospital - 16.2 mi
- Des Moines Public Library - 16.3 mi
- Hoyt Sherman Place - 16.6 mi
- Drake University - 17 mi
- Terrace Hill - 17.7 mi
- Kingsway Christian College - 18.4 mi
- Fort Des Moines Memorial Park - 18.5 mi
- Compassion Bible College - 18.5 mi
- Salisbury House - 19.6 mi
- Science Center of Iowa - 19.8 mi
- Des Moines Arts Center - 20 mi
- Blank Park Zoo - 20.9 mi
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 21.9 mi
- Saylorville Lake - 22.1 mi
- Valley West Mall - 24.8 mi
- Summerset Winery - 25.9 mi
- Big Creek State Park - 26.3 mi
- West Des Moines Holiday Inn and Suites - 29.4 mi
- Jordan Creek Town Center - 30.2 mi
- National Balloon Museum - 33 mi
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Very good breakfast and a clean room! Thank you for the stay.
Great staff and very clean.
Hotel full of kids running up and down the halls, screaming with no adult supervision. They completely took over the swimming pool and hot tub so we were unable to even use. Parents drinking in the main area allowing their kids to run all over the hotel.
Hotel was great however kids running up and down the hallway screaming and yelling. They completely took over the pool and we were unable to use it. Parents of the kids drinking in the area in main floor not supervising their children. We had babies trying to sleep and to come out of our rooms several times to tell the kids to stop running and screaming.
Everything was fine except when I made my reservation you enrolled me in global privileges without asking and that was the second time you have done that not sure why you keep doing that??.
Pool use was not good young kids without adults jumping in and screaming really needs some body to check on once in awhile.
Excellent front desk person, clean rooms with comfortable beds. Great and tasty choices for breakfast.
Nice people. Clean halls and rooms.
The room was comfortable and clean. Great
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This hotel offers a range of amenities including a bar/lounge, gym, pool, spa, and a restaurant. Additionally, it provides complimentary Wi-Fi and has a 24/7 front desk.
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