"We stayed because a grandson was running in the State Track meet. We had other grandkids - disappointed that 2 of the pools were closed, but enjoyed the one that was open. We happened to leave 3 pillows in Room 270. We stopped back after the track meet - about 5:00 pm and no one could find them. Very disappointed about that!! Still hope they will look into that and try to find them and let us know - we left a phone number."
"Checked in, a few minutes early, front desk staff member was friendly and helpful with dining recommendations.
Hallway reeks of weed, room smelled clean. Left for dinner and a concert, came back and overpowering Marijuana odor from the front door to the room, including in the room too."
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What's Altoona like for family-friendly vacations?
If you’ve been thinking about a vacation with your kids, Altoona is a good choice. The exciting theme parks, horseback riding, and excursions are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Take to the air and fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from the city center.
What's the best accommodation for a family trip to Altoona?
How many family-friendly hotels will I find in Altoona?
Expedia has 10 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Altoona.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Altoona?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 28°F. The snowiest months in Altoona are January, February, November, and April, with each month seeing an average of 5 inches of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Altoona?
Adventureland, Outlets of Des Moines, and Wells Fargo Arena are interesting attractions you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Altoona. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Principal Park and Hoyt Sherman Place.
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5/5 Excellent
Perfect Overnighter
"My overnight impromptu stay was better than expected. I was in town for a baseball tournament and decided to get a room last minute vs driving home 2hrs just to get back on the road at 6am to drive another 2hrs. Especially after sitting in 85° heat all day.
The folks at the check-in were courteous and clear with the hotel procedures and amenities. After being at the hot baseball fields all day all I wanted was cold a/c and a shower. Well, the a/c worked VERY well and the shower was absolutely amazing. The bathroom was clean but showing some wear in the tiles. The towels, tub and toilet were clean. Plenty of warm water that seemed endless thank goodness.
The bed sheets and pillows were all clean and the curtains blocked every bit of daylight which helped with sleeping in a little longer after cooking in the sun all day.
For our tournaments next year this is where I will stay again. "
"The Hotel is absolutely Gorgeous.The staff is extremely friendly and helpful especially Zach at the fro t desk. Have us wonder restaurant options with a free shuttle ride too and back if we didn’t want to walk.
We were in town for a concert at Wells Fargo Arena and got a complimentary shuttle saving us an Uber ride.
Zach is right Best Martinis in Des Moines ( he dared us to proof him wrong- we couldn’t )
Small Hotel (51 rooms) in Downtown Des Moines is 5 🌟"
A verified traveler from Bartlett stayed at Des Lux Hotel
"We stayed because a grandson was running in the State Track meet. We had other grandkids - disappointed that 2 of the pools were closed, but enjoyed the one that was open. We happened to leave 3 pillows in Room 270. We stopped back after the track meet - about 5:00 pm and no one could find them. Very disappointed about that!! Still hope they will look into that and try to find them and let us know - we left a phone number."