The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Altoona

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Altoona

If it's your first trip to Altoona, Iowa for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Altoona. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Altoona. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Altoona for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Altoona beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Altoona for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack and Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 1 Prairie Meadows Dr., PO Box 1000, Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack and Hotel has great rooms from $157 (before taxes). It offers a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, evening entertainment, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Saltwater pool


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona which has nice rooms starting at $167. Offering a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 460 Bass Pro Drive Northwest. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.7 miles from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave


Hampton Inn and Suites Altoona-Des Moines by Hilton

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Altoona
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Hampton Inn and Suites Altoona-Des Moines by Hilton to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $160. We loved that is has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 215 Adventureland Drive NW. You'll also find an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $185, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, at 165 Adventureland Drive NW provides room service, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and an indoor pool. It's located just 1 miles from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Inn Altoona

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Altoona
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Comfort Inn Altoona has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a casino, a fitness center, breakfast, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool. The great rooms here start at $126 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2023 Adventureland Drive. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Des Moines, Ames, and Ankeny.

How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Altoona?

Altoona Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$159

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Altoona, Iowa, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $159. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Altoona.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $157
  • 2-star hotels: $160


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