Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
3.5 star property

Comfortable hotel, walk to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

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Casino
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Front of property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Buffet

Overview of Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Check out the area

1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Popular LocationTexas Roadhouse10 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Steer Restaurant & Lounge11 min walk
  • Popular LocationJethro n' Jake's Smokehouse Steaks11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCulver's11 min walk
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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - twin
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Altoona

Located in Altoona, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel is near theme parks. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Science Center of Iowa and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 6 min walk
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive
  • Adventureland - 4 min drive
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 14 min walk
  • Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh - 4 min drive

About this property

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

Hotel near a zoo
Near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Adventureland, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel provides a casino, concerts and live shows and a coffee shop/cafe. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts a casino VIP room, 21 casino gaming tables and a sports book. The on-site steakhouse, AJs Steakhouse, features American cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and 4 bars.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • A gift shop, a front desk safe and a lift
Room features
All 168 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–1 PM on weekends; USD 8.95–13.95 for adults and USD 4.95–10.95 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 foot of space)
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sportsbook

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (34,000 square foot 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
  • Lift
  • 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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
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 1 October 2022 to 31 July 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults and from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel located?

Situated in Altoona, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines. Grand View Golf Course and Copper Creek Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always like Prairie Meadows. It's always a great atmosphere. I also like the security there, which is very important when I have to travel alone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick Getaway
It was a good stay for a couple's quick getaway for one night. Clean rooms with good front desk service. It was a good experience for our first time staying there and we plan to be back for future stays.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Anessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay always. Awesome, friendly staff. Very helpful. Rooms quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Ankeny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate that the gentlemen at the front desk told me he would give me a late checkout since I didn’t check in until 1 am and they weren’t fully booked for the next night. Appreciate that offer without asking for it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay!
Beautiful grounds-exceptionally clean. Hotel is super nice-lots of good food choices and good food. Really up to date amenities. Really enjoyed our stay! will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022