2.5-Star Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona

460 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona, IA - United States

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona

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2.5-Star Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona

460 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Altoona, IA - United States

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Top Amenities:

Free BreakfastFree Internet AccessFree ParkingHealth ServicesSwimming PoolSwimming PoolRestaurantFitness CenterSpaPets AllowedHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/FacilitiesHot tub/Whirlpool

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Guest Rating

8.7

Very Good

Based on 120 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.3

Hotel Cleanliness

9.2

Hotel Staff

9

Overall Quality

8.7

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About

Located in Altoona and with Iowa Events Center reachable within 8.4 miles, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a business center. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Hy-Vee Hall is 8.4 miles from the hotel, while Wells Fargo Arena is 8.4 miles away. Des Moines International Airport is 12 miles from the property.

Guest Policies

Check-in:

After 15:00

Check-out:

Before 12:00

Pets:

Pets are allowed on request. Please contact the hotel directly for additional details. Additional charges may apply.

Important Info:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Features & Amenities

Highlighted Amenities:

Free Breakfast

Free Internet Access

Free Parking

Health Services

Swimming Pool

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Spa

Pets Allowed

Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Hot tub/Whirlpool

Amenities & Services:

Accessible bathtub available

Accessible entrance to swimming pool

Accessible parking

Accessible registration desk available

Accessible rooms through interior corridor available

Accessible rooms with 32-inch wide door opening available

Accessible route to business center

Accessible route to fitness center

Accessible route to guest rooms

Accessible route to the registration desk available

Accessible shower available

Accessible toilet

Accessible vanities available

Closed-caption TV

Facilities for disabled guests available

Fitness center

Flashing door knocker available

Free Breakfast

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Hearing accessible room and/or kit available

Hot tub/Whirlpool

Hygiene certification

Indoor pool

Kids' pool

Lowered electrical outlets available

Mobility accessibility available

Non-slip grab bar available

Non-smoking property

Pets allowed (charges may apply)

Restaurant(s)

Spa services

TTY/TDD compatibility available

Visual alarms

Wheelchair accessible

Guest Rating

8.7

Very Good

Based on 120 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.3

Hotel Cleanliness

9.2

Hotel Staff

9

Overall Quality

8.7

Pros +

Liked the walk path to burger shed
Clean
Close to the Interstate and plenty of restaurant options nearby

Cons -

Larger pool would have been nice
Pool too small
The whirlpool was not working

Business Traveler (14)

Solo Traveler (14)

Traveling as Couple (43)

Family with Young Children (75)

Family with Teens (3)

Senior Traveler (1)

Group Traveler (13)

8

4/8/2025

Liked the walk path to burger shed

Larger pool would have been nice

10

2/10/2025

Clean

Pool too small

8

10/29/2024

The whirlpool was not working

5

10/22/2024

Close to the Interstate and plenty of restaurant options nearby

The room they gave to us was not clean. The toilet had been used and was not flushed; towels used in the bathroom. They gave us a new room, which was fine, however they did not provide any compensation for the issue we faced.

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