Holiday Inn Exp Suites Altoona, Des MoinesHoliday Inn Exp Suites Altoona in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $127 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 115 Convention Center Drive in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, this Holiday Inn Express & Suites sits directly opposite the Blair County Convention Center. The hotel features updated Formula Blue interiors and provides easy access to Interstate 99. It suits business travellers and families needing reliable amenities such as a 24-hour fitness centre, a swimming pool, and free secure parking. Guests can access complimentary hot breakfast and wireless internet throughout the property. While the rooms are modern and clean, some guests have reported noise disturbances from other visitors. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, with contactless options available for those arriving late.What stands out

Modern interior design

Free hot breakfast

On-site fitness centre

Convenient convention centre location

Watch out for

Occasional noise from guests

Breakfast items can run out

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