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Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels

1. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

Location: Johnston
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1942 reviews)
Price: $94 nightly, $106 total, Dec 14 - Dec 15, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Great place to stay., by Jacklyn J

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

Location: Greater South Side
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 1841 reviews)
Price: $68 nightly, $76 total, Nov 23 - Nov 24, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Great place to stay, by Abdifatah

3. Sonesta Essential Des Moines

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in desk, a vanity with a bathtub, and a large window with curtains.

Location: Lovington
Guest rating: 7.6/10 (Good, 1001 reviews)
Price: $62 nightly, $69 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Our room was clean and quiet. Easy access off the interstate., by Joan

4. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, and a wall-mounted TV.

Location: West Des Moines
Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 1120 reviews)
Price: $57 nightly, $63 total, Nov 14 - Nov 15, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Great and safer area to stay., by petro

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, several chairs, a fireplace, and a view through large windows.

Location: Johnston
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 891 reviews)
Price: $89 nightly, $100 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Very clean room and friendly staff., by Anahy

6. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar, seating area, and a ceiling fan.

Location: Greater South Side
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1001 reviews)
Price: $101 nightly, $113 total, Nov 27 - Nov 28, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Good place to stay, by Tom

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

Location: Downtown Des Moines
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1016 reviews)
Price: $93 nightly, $104 total, Nov 25 - Nov 26, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: One of the nicest comfort inns I’ve stayed at it was very quiet for being in a busy spot of town, by Ana

8. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

Location: Southwestern Hills
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 1190 reviews)
Price: $88 nightly, $98 total, Nov 29 - Nov 30, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Great place to stay with a family!, by Breanna

9. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV displaying a sunflower image, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned bedspread.

Location: Marquisville
Guest rating: 5.8/10 (465 reviews)
Price: $73 nightly, $76 total, Nov 19 - Nov 20, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: It’s a clean comfortable room for a low price., by Edward

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a pool ladder.

Location: Downtown Des Moines
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 1001 reviews)
Price: $129 nightly, $144 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Very nice hotel. Staff was very friendly. And the room was very clean and comfy., by CaSandra

11. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Location: Greater South Side
Guest rating: 7.6/10 (Good, 1000 reviews)
Price: $64 nightly, $71 total, Dec 6 - Dec 7, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Our room was clean, quiet, and staff was awesome. The price was very reasonable., by Jennifer

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

Location: Ankeny
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 1001 reviews)
Price: $89 nightly, $100 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Clean! Would stay here again!!, by Karen

13. Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a large window.

Location: Altoona
Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 838 reviews)
Price: $71 nightly, $80 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Overall great stay, by Abby

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

Location: Clive
Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 1000 reviews)
Price: $65 nightly, $73 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Room was clean and comfortable Staff was helpful Parking was convenient, by Sandra

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a landscape view, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, and a blue carpet.

Location: Newton
Guest rating: 7.6/10 (Good, 634 reviews)
Price: $55 nightly, $62 total, Nov 19 - Nov 20, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: We have stayed at this property several time and it is always clean and the staff is very helpful., by Christine

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

Location: Downtown Des Moines
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 1001 reviews)
Price: $114 nightly, $128 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Friendly staff and decent breakfast., by Kristy

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a grassy area with trees.

Location: Ankeny
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 1000 reviews)
Price: $90 nightly, $101 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Great staff at a great location for bikers!, by Gayle

18. Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with a floral mural.

Location: West Des Moines
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1001 reviews)
Price: $67 nightly, $75 total, Dec 8 - Dec 9, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Great location with easy access to interstate, clean with comfy beds, by Amy

19. Quality Inn Des Moines North

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a window with curtains.

Location: Marquisville
Guest rating: 7/10 (Good, 688 reviews)
Price: $57 nightly, $64 total, Nov 29 - Nov 30, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Great place, by Robert

20. Best Western Holiday Manor

An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden ceiling beams, and lounge chairs.

Location: Newton
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 1001 reviews)
Price: $99 nightly, $111 total, Nov 19 - Nov 20, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Altoona 2-star hotels
Review: Easy access off I80. Room was clean- great free breakfast. Staff friendly and plenty of parking, by Jennifer

Top Altoona Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

Location: Altoona
Review: I wanted to find a place to get away for a day and relax. The hotel was great. There wasn't alot of people there so i had the pool all to myself. rooms are very modern and beds are super comfortable. I stayed in a king size suite and would definitely stay there again. The free breakfast in the morning was also a great added bonus., by Efrem, January 6, 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

A hotel reception area with a counter, coffee machine, and various amenities.

Location: Altoona
Review: Great place for the price. Clean. Comfortable and the staff is amazing, by Luis, October 27, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

Location: Grimes
Review: Beautiful hotel. So clean. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful as we needed an early check-in., by Kelly, November 9, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

Location: Norwalk
Review: All was as expected, by Tamir, November 11, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Prairie Meadows Hotel

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

Location: Altoona
Review: I had a great stay at this hotel!, by Douglas, November 2, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Address: 6221 Willow Creek Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321, US
Location: Southwestern Hills
Star rating: 2.5/5
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (1190 reviews)
Review: Great amenities! One of the best hotel I've stayed at!, by Andrew, January 3, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Address: 6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131, US
Location: Johnston
Star rating: 2.5/5
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (891 reviews)
Review: This place was new, nice, and clean. Good breakfast and indoor pool. Great price for a great stay!, by Erica, May 8, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Address: 2406 SE Tones Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50021, US
Location: Ankeny
Star rating: 2.5/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (1001 reviews)
Review: Great price for a quick stop. Beds were decently comfortable. Great breakfast options. Most importantly it was clean! Would definitely recommend, by S, April 19, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Address: 333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
Location: Downtown Des Moines
Star rating: 2.5/5
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (1001 reviews)
Review: Everything was amazing!, by Anonymous traveler, November 5, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

Location: Waukee
Review: Lisa at the front desk was a breath of fresh air, she was nice, friendly, kind and very helpful. The world needs more people like Lisa, by Janet, July 13, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hotel Pommier Indianola

An outdoor patio with brick walls, ceiling fans, string lights, and outdoor seating.

Location: Indianola
Review: They had rooms with three beds, which worked perfect for what we needed. Walmart is across the road and there are places to eat within walking distance., by Anonymous traveler, July 10, 2021, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

A modern lounge area with a central table, seating arrangements, and a decorative ceiling piece.

Location: Ankeny
Review: Great place to stay! Room was very clean and HUGE!! Bathroom was also very spacious! Would stay here again!, by Jennifer, June 28, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

A hotel lobby with a large chandelier, a reception desk, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

Location: Urbandale
Review: Check-in staff was very nice and efficient. The room was extremely spacious and clean. Right off the interstate 80 and easy to park. We would definitely stay there again! Could not have been happier with this property., by LILIA, July 19, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

A reception area with two white reception desks, a blue and white geometric wall design, and a patterned carpet.

Location: Urbandale
Review: In town for a wedding, the hotel staff allowed us to check in early to get get changed. Very accommodating, cleand and super comfortable. Would stay hear again., by Dan, July 31, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television.

Location: West Des Moines
Review: The south outside has a lot of trash here and there on the ground. Some of it probably is not from yall's hotel could be from the other hotel also, by Roger, March 2, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wooden pergola, and seating area.

Location: Indianola
Review: I only wanted to, by Shane, June 21, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

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