My Place Hotel - Altoona / Des Moines IA
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About this property
My Place Hotel - Altoona / Des Moines IA is a 3-star property located in Altoona, Iowa, within a 15-minute drive of Adventureland and the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The hotel sits conveniently near Des Moines International Airport and provides easy access to regional attractions including Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and the Outlets of Des Moines.
Each of the 64 guestrooms features a full kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, and stovetop, allowing guests to prepare meals during their stay. Rooms include pillowtop beds dressed in premium bedding, 37-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming, and work desks. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access are provided in all rooms, along with microwaves and phones offering free local calls. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5.
The property offers a snack bar and deli for convenient meal options. Common areas include a television room and picnic area. Guests have access to complimentary wireless and wired internet throughout the property, barbecue grills, coin laundry facilities, and a computer station. Free self-parking is available, including long-term parking for RVs, buses, and trucks. The smoke-free property maintains a 24-hour front desk and houses a small grocery and convenience store on-site. Wheelchair accessibility features include accessible parking, pathways, registration desk, and elevator access. The hotel is highly rated by guests, with an overall score of 4.4 out of 5 stars across 784 reviews, and 82.6 percent of guests would recommend the property.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and may continue anytime thereafter. Standard check-out is 11:00 AM. Dogs are welcome for a minimal fee, and service animals stay free of charge.
Location & nearby attractions
Cinemark Altoona - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Outlets of Des Moines - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Altoona Dog Park - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Adventureland - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Grand View Golf Course - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Copper Creek Golf Course - 8 km / 5 mi
Great Escape - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 9.9 km / 6.2 mi
Sky Glider East - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital - 13.3 km / 8.2 mi
Iowa State Capitol Building - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
State Historical Museum of Iowa - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
The nearest major airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36.9 km / 22.9 mi
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs are allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets are Welcome for a minimal Fee.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 7.49 for adults and USD 7.49 for children
- Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees