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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Buffet
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

Hotel with a casino, near Adventureland
Along with a casino, this hotel has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a restaurant, 4 bars/lounges, and a fitness center are onsite.
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.
During your stay at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 4 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at AJs Steakhouse, a steakhouse that serves American cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Adventureland and 13 minutes from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 34000 square feet (3159 square meters) and includes a conference center. A casino, gift shops/newsstands, and a sportsbook are also featured at the business-friendly Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Altoona hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 1 PM on weekends; USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults and USD 4.95 to 10.95 for children
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AJs Steakhouse

Things to do

  • 1,700 slot machines
  • 21 gaming tables
  • Casino (85,000 square foot of space)
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sportsbook

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (34,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • 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 50.00 per stay

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.

  • 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

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 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
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

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