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Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
480 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Adventureland
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, Accessible (2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Shower)

  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, Accessible, Bathtub (2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed)

  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Specialty)

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (With Shower)

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
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About the area

Altoona

Located in Altoona, Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Outlets of Des Moines and Adventureland. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Outlets of Des Moines - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Adventureland - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with twin sofa beds. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 112 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Twin sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 15.00 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hyatt Place Altoona Des Moines
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines Hotel
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines Altoona
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines Hotel Altoona

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 770 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

marty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place- Great staff
Great stay. Very nice hotel with great staff. Devon at check in was courteous and fun to talk to.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for funeral , the room was large and comfortable, great breakfast, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy check in, close to everything, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meeting Family
The hotel was lovely. Very clean, both in the rooms and in the common areas. The bed was quite comfy as well. Loved the walk in shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lesa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay!
A comfortable stay, I needed rest and I got it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E. Nielson

Liked: Amenities
Great location, and facilities were amazing. Staff very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here when we go to Altoona. The whole property is nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room Great Breakfast Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable beds ever!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything about this hotel. Location, clean, friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, clean and we had a room on the first floor which was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024