Adventureland Inn
The Adventureland Inn is all about fun. The resort offers three pools with waterpark features, a swim-up bar, two hot tubs, two arcades and two tropical courtyards. Accommodations at the resort are anchored by more than 180 guest rooms along with a restaurant and a lounge. Rooms come standard with 32-inch televisions, a small refrigerator and a parson's table. Families can upgrade to a Family Suite Pool Level that features a private patio that leads to the pool area. The hotel also has Jacuzzi Suites that come with a two-person tub and his-and-her dressers. Shuttles are available to Adventureland.
Adventureland Inn
3200 Adventureland Drive
Altoona, Iowa
(515) 265-7321
Heartland Inn Altoona Iowa Hotel
After walking around Adventureland with the kids, it would be nice to take a dip in a private whirlpool. That is exactly what the Heartland Inn offers in some of its suites, in addition to pillowtop beds and a nonsmoking environment throughout the facility. The hotel has an indoor pool and whirlpool, a free shuttle to Prairie Meadows Casino and wireless Internet service. Pets are not allowed. Business services are available and include free copies and faxes.
Heartland Inn Altoona Iowa Hotel
300 34th Ave. NW
Altoona, Iowa 50009
(515) 967-2400
www.heartlandinns.com/loc_Altoona.php
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites offers an indoor pool, a whirlpool and a fitness center for its guests. Business travels can take advantage of the hotel's business center, where they will find a copy machine, printer, fax machine and high-speed Internet service. The hotel's suites have a microwave and a refrigerator along with a dining room table for those nights in with the children. Rooms also come equipped with video games and premium cable.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
165 Adventureland Drive NW
Altoona, Iowa 50009
(515) 967-1855
www.ichotelsgroup.com
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