Altoona, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines, the state capital, is best known for Adventureland Amusement Park and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Altoona sports three golf courses, including two country club courses, and the Des Moines area adds more than 20 more courses to that list. The location of the casino, as well as Adventureland, help to keep Altoona hotels in business.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is located close to Adventureland amusement park, which makes it a popular choice among visiting families. The convenient location also puts this hotel close to Highways 6 and 65, as well as Interstate 80. Amenities include a free hot breakfast bar , free Internet, cable TV, air conditioning, microwave, fitness center and indoor heated swimming pool. The hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino and several local golf courses.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
165 Adventureland Drive NW
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-1855
hiexpress.com
Settle Inn
Settle Inn is located close to Adventureland and all the major highways in the area. Settle Inn is designed to appear like a modern castle, taking advantage of its close proximity to Adventureland, and is located across the street from the Prairie Meadows Casino. This hotel offers several weekly deals via its website, and sometimes there are advanced reservation specials. Amenities include free cable TV, continental breakfast and indoor swimming pool. As of 2009, kids stay free, and the average cost is $60 to $75 per night, making it one of the most inexpensive choices among Altoona hotels.
Settle Inn
2101 Adventureland Drive
Altoona, IA 50009-9471
(515) 967-7888
settleinn.com
Heartland Inn
Heartland Inn in Altoona is located outside of Altoona on Highway 65. Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Casino are an easy five- to 10-minute drive, and the location slightly outside of town makes it easier to get to several Des Moines area golf courses. Amenities include in-room coffee, free Wi-Fi, free computer station in lobby, 24-hour coffee bar in the lobby, free copies, phone calls and faxes. There is a frequent visitor program for individuals who visit the area often.
Heartland Inn
300 34th Ave NW
Altoona, IA 50009-2639
(515) 967-2400
heartlandinns.com
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