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Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines offers a free breakfast buffet to fuel your morning adventures. Enjoy a dip in the indoor pool, relax on the sun-kissed terrace, or use in-room WiFi to plan your next day. Helpful staff and proximity to shopping earn consistent praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
480 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Outlets of Des Moines - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Adventureland - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hotel near Outlets of Des Moines
Located close to Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in reception and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cots
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 31 2025 to November 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 27 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per day
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The swimming pool will be unavailable from October 31 2025 until November 30 2025 (dates subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$214.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Outlets of Des Moines, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Iowa State Fairgrounds and Casey's Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 837 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 837 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 837 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 837 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 837 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kong

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

Best stay

Wonderful stay. Very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations. Very friendly staff. Great restaurants close by. Right across the street from outlets! We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for funeral , the room was large and comfortable, great breakfast, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel stay I’ve had in a VERY long time!! Super friendly staff, including the manager who made it a point to greet every single staff member and guest she saw. Beautiful clean property and the BEST free hotel breakfast I’ve EVER had!!! I actually hate staying at hotels, but this stay was so pleasant, it actually changed my attitude completely!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything about this hotel. Location, clean, friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel was very nice, breakfast was great! I would give more stars if possible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Great location and very nice building.

Great location and very nice building. Staff was great and it is peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady who checked us in with so kind and inviting & the rooms were so clean! & the beds were So comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with clean rooms and friendly staff. Hotel is only 4 years old and hotel is in great shape
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an accessible room to accommodate my son's wheelchair and it was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility, good area, great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the front desk at check-in were super friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and the bed and pillows were super comfy. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with a few great restaurants near by and an outlet mall across the street. Hotel was extremely clean and the staff was awesome. Would highly recommend this hotel to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie

Nice place to stay close to the park and restauran

Very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like a firm bed, this is the place for you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara J

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run smelled like sewer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Very clean and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient. Close to shopping restaurant casino and amusement park
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very clean. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in town with a group of family members for a memorial service. The hotel was very convenient for gathering together in the public spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024