Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a casino, steps from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Buffet
Room amenity
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Altoona

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel places you next to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and within a 10-minute walk of Cinemark Altoona. This 168-room, 3-star hotel has a casino along with an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Adventureland - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Casey's Center - 14 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

Hotel with a casino, steps from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Guests of Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel enjoy a casino, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults and USD 4.95 to 10.95 for children
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AJs Steakhouse

Things to do

  • 1,700 slot machines
  • 21 gaming tables
  • Casino (85,000 square feet of space)
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sportsbook

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (34,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 1 2022 to July 31 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults, and USD 4.95 to 10.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

This hotel in Altoona is within a 10-minute walk of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Cinemark Altoona. You'll also find Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

Yes, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel has a casino that's 85000 square feet and includes 21 gaming tables, 1700 slot machines, and a VIP room.

Is there an indoor pool at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, 4 bars, and a restaurant.

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at AJs Steakhouse.

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

The closest major airport to Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is 20.6 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

No, at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.