Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines, Des MoinesHampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 48 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $263 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines sits at 215 Adventureland Drive NW in Altoona, a quiet suburb off I-80 about 18 miles from Des Moines International Airport. It is a business-friendly hotel that also welcomes families, with family rooms offering sofa beds and seating areas. Guests get an indoor pool, free hot breakfast, free WiFi, free parking and a gym, and the front desk runs around the clock. The location works well for travellers visiting Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, nearby shopping, restaurants and industrial offices. Rooms are priced from around $263 a night, which is not cheap, and the breakfast selection is fairly limited.What stands out

Clean rooms and comfortable beds

Friendly, helpful staff

Handy for local attractions

Indoor pool and free breakfast

Watch out for

Breakfast variety is limited

Nightly rates are relatively high

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