My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Laundry room

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
2315 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Adventureland
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (With Recliner)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Impaired with Recliner)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hearing Impaired with Recliner)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Roll In Shower)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Impaired)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (with Recliner)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Altoona

With a stay at My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA in Altoona, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Adventureland. .This hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Adventureland - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Casey's Center - 14 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

Hotel with free parking, near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA offers 64 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Altoona hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 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 fans. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (116 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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

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My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 858 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 858 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 858 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 858 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 858 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHELLEY

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serenity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas and Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yesterday was my late husband’s birthday, we always went away for the birthdays, my place was recommended to me, I’m glad I came!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies at the front desk were very polite and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

pat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice hotel, would of liked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Arlean

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ginger

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Cheap and lots of free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

TRICIA

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Towels were dirty, drawers in room wouldn’t stay closed, could hear room above us, went to check out and the front desk person was out with other staff smoking in a car.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very clean and rooms were very nice. I will stay there again when I am town for business.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025