In Altoona, Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines welcomes you with a free breakfast buffet and an inviting coffee shop. Enjoy the indoor pool, unwind on the sun-kissed terrace, or connect with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and love being close to shopping.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
Pool
Connecting rooms available
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Indoor pool
24-hour fitness center
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business center
2 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Snack bar/deli
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Television
Terrace
The current price is $129
$129
includes taxes & fees
$115 per night
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Room options
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Room, Accessible (2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Shower)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
515 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Room, Accessible, Bathtub (2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
515 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
330 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Room (2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
398 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Specialty)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
388 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (With Shower)
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (With Shower)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
430 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 5 min drive
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive
Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min drive
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
When you stay at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. After getting a workout at the 24-hour fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include an indoor pool, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. The helpful staff and nearby shopping get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
112 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Working away
24-hour business center
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Romance packages
Facilities
Built in 2020
Picnic area
Terrace
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchairs available on site
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Hulu
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Twin sofa bed
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 60 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines and nearby?
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a picnic area.
What's the area around Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines like?
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines is located a short 6-minute walk from Outlets of Des Moines.
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Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
A great place to stay!
A comfortable stay, I needed rest and I got it!
Jeanne
Jeanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2024
Great place- Great staff
Great stay. Very nice hotel with great staff. Devon at check in was courteous and fun to talk to.
marty
marty, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
Great room
Great Breakfast
Friendly staff
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Love everything about this hotel. Location, clean, friendly.
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
I would stay here again!
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 10, 2024
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!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Most comfortable beds ever!
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Loved the stay
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
The hotel was very nice, clean and we had a room on the first floor which was convenient.
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
Everything was very clean, nice staff & great location for what we needed lodging for.
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Great stay!
Fantastic stay! Friendly greeting and very nice rooms. Great breakfast too!
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
We will come back soon...super clean and friendly
This hotel was one of the most clean and customer friendly hotel that we have ever stayed in. The rooms were beautiful, and the amenities offered were perfect. We will be back to stay soon.
Meredith
Meredith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Great stay
The staff was super nice and everything was really clean and taken care of would stay again
Earl
Earl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2024
Hope to return enjoyed our stay
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
Very nice hotel! Had a nice stay!
Kristin
Kristin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
It was the best hotel ive stayed at so far.
Natalie
Natalie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2024
The Hyatt was amazing and their staff is top notch!
Alec
Alec, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
Beautiful property will stay here again!!
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
Amazing new hotel! Will stay here again!! Breakfast was very good!
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Staff at the desk were so friendly and complementary!
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
The front desk staff was so friendly and accommodating.
Taylor
Taylor, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Staff is always amazing!!
Vanessa
Vanessa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
After having such a bad experience at another hotel and needing to find a new one asap this one made my experience so much better. The staff was very friendly, room was clean, beds were comfortable. Also their breakfast was great! Overall great experience all around.