Comfort Inn Altoona, Des MoinesComfort Inn Altoona in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 57 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $96 a night (cached, not a live quote).Comfort Inn Altoona is a smoke-free hotel located near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. It serves business travellers and families through its air-conditioned rooms, which include private bathrooms and coffee making facilities. Guests can access a fitness centre, an indoor heated swimming pool, and a business centre. The property provides a complimentary buffet breakfast and free parking on site. While the hotel offers helpful staff and pet-friendly options, the pool area may not meet everyone's expectations. The rooms feature large televisions and free WiFi for all guests.What stands out

Complimentary buffet breakfast

Pet friendly accommodation

Helpful staff members

Large televisions in rooms

Watch out for

Small or disappointing pool

Lack of bathroom nightlights

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