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Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.
Front of property
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.
A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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480 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, Accessible, Bathtub (2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed)

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

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

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

Room (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Specialty)

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Specialty)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free weekend breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the free breakfast at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Outlets of Des Moines. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served on weekends
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business center, 2 meeting rooms, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 6 minutes by foot from Outlets of Des Moines and a 5-minute drive from Adventureland
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served on weekends. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines also features a terrace, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Altoona hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • In-room 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 711 out of 900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 900 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and clean! Best hotel ive staying in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was handled well, clerk was friendly and gave my dog a treat. Breakfast was very good, hotel seemed new and area was happening, with an outlet mall across the street and nice restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kiley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, big rooms. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All great. Clean, parking and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel room was very spacious and clean. The pool was very clean and a nice solace to swim. Great breakfast. Will definitely stop here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was great except for the noise late night/early morning was excessive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was amazing and staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Finding a nice place to stay when traveling for work can be hi or miss. This is in the top three places that I have stayed while on the road. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was beautiful, clean, relaxing. Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were checked out without checking out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at check in were friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and easy, nice lobby area with a bar. Lost of breakfast options and space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a clean and wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Danna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was fine. Breakfast was less than ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, good bed, good water pressure, good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were friendly and the rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great pool/hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Check in was great, sweetest lady and very welcoming! Loved her.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel!

Lovely hotel. Ne, clean and very pet friendly. Really enjoyed our stay. Large pet area, which was ideal for us. Beautiful room and good breakfast. Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025