Located in Altoona, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. .This casino hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Wells Fargo Arena and 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from Drake University.
What's nearby
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Adventureland - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
Wells Fargo Arena - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Flying J Travel Center - 18 min walk
Subway - 4 min drive
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
About this property
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
Hotel with a casino, near Adventureland
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel offers 168 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 168 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
For lunch or dinner, stop by AJs Steakhouse, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 1 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Altoona? This hotel has 34000 square feet (3159 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 1 PM.
AJs Steakhouse - This steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–1 PM on weekends: USD 8.95-13.95 for adults and USD 4.95-10.95 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
4 bars/lounges
Room service available
Restaurants on site
AJs Steakhouse
Things to do
Concerts/live shows
Fitness centre
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Free cots/infant beds
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Fridge
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Newspapers in reception
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business centre
Conference centre (34000 square feet of space)
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
21 casino gaming tables
1700 casino slot machines
Casino (85000 square feet of space)
Casino sportsbook
Casino VIP room
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in reception
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Fridge
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from October 1 2022 to July 31 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults, and USD 4.95 to 10.95 for children
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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It was a good stay for a couple's quick getaway for one night. Clean rooms with good front desk service. It was a good experience for our first time staying there and we plan to be back for future stays.
I appreciate that the gentlemen at the front desk told me he would give me a late checkout since I didn’t check in until 1 am and they weren’t fully booked for the next night. Appreciate that offer without asking for it.
Beautiful grounds-exceptionally clean. Hotel is super nice-lots of good food choices and good food. Really up to date amenities.
Really enjoyed our stay! will definitely stay again.
Facilities (casino, hotel and race track) were all nicer than we anticipated. Check in staff and cleaning crew (in hallway) were all friendly. Appreciate that we were able to check in at 2 instead of 4.