Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines By Ihg

2-star hotel with indoor pool and free breakfast near Des Moines

Amenities & Recreation

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG offers an indoor swimming pool open year-round, a fitness center, and a hot tub. The hotel's heated pool includes a shallow end and towels are provided. An accessible pool area with lowered sinks and grab rails is available for guests with disabilities.

Rooms & Accessibility

Each room at the Altoona Holiday Inn includes air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The hotel provides wheelchair-accessible rooms with raised toilets, grab rails, and visual aids such as Braille and tactile signs. Private bathrooms come with a shower and hairdryer, and all units have a fridge.

Breakfast & Dining

A buffet and continental breakfast are served daily at the hotel, with options including a kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals. The property also has a snack bar and a minimarket on site for quick groceries. Guests can arrange grocery deliveries through the front desk.

Business & On-Site Services

The Holiday Inn Express Altoona IA provides a business center with fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet facilities. A 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage are available. Other services include an ATM/cash machine on site, daily housekeeping, laundry, and a fire extinguisher and smoke alarms for safety.

Location & Access

Located in Altoona, the hotel is 13 miles from Iowa Events Center, Hy-Vee Hall, and Wells Fargo Arena. The Science Center of Iowa is 13 miles away, and Iowa State Capitol Building is 12 miles from the property. Des Moines International Airport is 17 miles from the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona Des Moines, with accessible parking and free private parking included.

• Indoor pool: Year-round heated pool with shallow end
• Free breakfast: Buffet & continental with kid-friendly options
• Business center: Meeting/banquet spaces with fax/photocopying
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with Braille signs
• Location: 13 miles from Iowa Events Center & 17 miles from airport