BEST WESTERN PLUS Altoona Inn

300 34th Avenue NW
Altoona, IA 50009-2639
Nightly Rates: ( 144.89 - 160.99 )
3 Star

Property Description

Fun for the whole family awaits at this Altoona, IA hotel, just minutes from attractions like Adventureland Amusement Park and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. This renovated hotel situated in central Iowa is the perfect home-away-from-home for business and leisure travelers alike. Families love to stay at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Altoona Inn, as the excitement of Adventureland Amusement Park is right across the street. Guests can also get their thrills at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (free shuttle provided), only two miles away. This Altoona hotel is just a short drive from Wells Fargo Arena and the Iowa State Fairgrounds, home to many annual events like the Iowa State Fair, the Good Guys Car Show, gun shows, horse shows, craft shows and more. Conveniently located off the I-80, the property makes it easy to attend one of the many sporting events throughout the area, including softball tournaments, wrestling, the State track meet and Drake Relays. You can also visit Bass Pro Shops, auto races in Newton and the Pella Tulip Festival in Pella, Iowa. Business travelers also appreciate that this Altoona hotel is close to local businesses like Iowa Interstate Railroad, Egan Company, Ziegler CAT and various state government offices. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Altoona Inn prides itself on friendly customer service and clean accommodations. Our valued guests will enjoy modern and spaciously designed rooms with cable television, free high-speed Internet access, microwave and a refrigerator. This 100% non-smoking hotel in Altoona also offers an indoor heated swimming pool, an exercise facility and guest laundry. Plus, guests will wake each morning to a complimentary deluxe breakfast. For a trip that is sure to offer something for everyone at an affordable price, make a reservation today at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Altoona Inn!

Exterior

Amenities

· 24-hour front desk
· Accessible facilities
· Air conditioning
· Air conditioning
· Alarm clock
· All public areas non-smoking
· Business center
· Cable television
· Cocktail lounge
· Coffee/Tea maker
· Complimentary breakfast
· Complimentary continental breakfast
· Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
· Connecting rooms
· Cribs
· Data port
· Desk
· Direct dial phone number
· Exercise gym
· Express check-in
· Express check-out
· Fax service
· Free local calls
· Free parking
· Front desk
· Hair dryer
· Hair dryer
· Hairdryer
· Hearing impaired services
· High speed internet access
· High speed internet connection
· High speed wireless
· Ice machine
· Indoor pool
· Interior corridors
· Ironing board
· Microwave
· Multilingual staff
· Non-smoking rooms (generic)
· Onsite laundry
· Outdoor parking
· Photocopy center
· Pool
· Premium movie channels
· Refrigerator
· Safe deposit box
· Security
· Sofa bed
· Speaker phone
· Voice mail
· Wake-up calls
· Wheel chair access

Room Information

1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast
2 QUEEN BEDS
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast
2 QUEEN BEDS
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 QUEEN BED
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast
2 QUEEN BEDS
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is CST
· Opened in 1992
· Renovated in 01/01/2010
· 85 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 3 floors.

Directions

From: Interstate 80 Eastbound. Take Exit 142A for Highway 6/Hubble Avenue. Turn right and go for approximately half a mile. At the traffic light for 34th Avenue take a left. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Altoona Inn is immediately on the right hand side. From: Interstate 80 Westbound. Take Exit 142 for Highway 6/Hubble Avenue. Turn left and go for approximately half a mile. At the traffic light for 34th Avenue take a left. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Altoona Inn is immediately on the right hand side. From: Highway 65 Northbound. Take Exit 83 for Hubble Avenue. Turn right and go for approximately half a mile. At the traffic light for 34th Avenue take a right. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Altoona Inn is immediately on the right hand side. From: From downtown. Get on I-235 northbound and follow for approximdately three miles. Follow directions to get on I-80 East and then follow for approximately three miles. Take Exit 142A for Highway 6/Hubble Avenue. Turn right and go for approximately half a mile. At the traffic light

Restaurant Information

Jethro's BBQ

1.00 mile(s) from Jethro's BBQ, full service, Steak House, open for: lunch, dinner, barbeque and smokehouse

Legends Bar & Grill

4.70 mile(s) from Legends Bar & Grill, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, live band on the weekends and lakeside dining.

Village Inn

1.20 mile(s) from Village Inn, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,

Claxon's BBQ

1.10 mile(s) from Claxon's BBQ, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner, barbeque

Monterrey

0.92 mile(s) from Monterrey, full service, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner,

Big Steer

1.30 mile(s) from Big Steer, full service, Steak House, open for: dinner,

Fireside

3.60 mile(s) from Fireside, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, Karaoke on weekends

Applebee's

1.20 mile(s) from Applebee's, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner, bar & grill

5 & Diner

4.60 mile(s) from 5 & Diner, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 50's themed diner

Recreation Information

Cardiovascular exercise - EXCKOT

Indoor pool - INDOOR POOL

Karaoke - 3.60 mile(s) from Fireside, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, Karaoke on weekends

Tubing - 7.50 mile(s) from Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, snowboarding, skiing, tubing, go-karts, bumper boats, golfing, baseball, volleyball, etc.

Pool - 4.80 mile(s) from Big Dog Billiards, pool hall

Archery - 1.60 mile(s) from Archery Field & Sports, indoor and outdoor archery

Weightlifting - Weight lifting equipment

Billiards

Area Attractions

Des Moines International Airport

Indianola

24.00 mile(s) from Indianola

Newton

26.00 mile(s) from Newton

Ankeny

12.00 mile(s) from Ankeny

Iowa City

104.00 mile(s) from Iowa City

Pleasant Hill

8.00 mile(s) from Pleasant Hill

Knoxville

38.00 mile(s) from Knoxville

Ames

34.00 mile(s) from Ames

West Des Moines

17.00 mile(s) from West Des Moines

Winterset

47.00 mile(s) from Winterset

Bondurant

5.00 mile(s) from Bondurant

Des Moines

10.00 mile(s) from Des Moines

Super Target,

1.00 mile(s) from Super Target, general shopping, groceries, drug store

Jordan Creek Towne Center,

23.00 mile(s) from Jordan Creek Towne Center, high-end shopping, dining and entertainment

Merle Hay Mall,

13.00 mile(s) from Merle Hay Mall, enclosed super-regional mall

Southridge Mall,

15.00 mile(s) from Southridge Mall, enclosed super-regional mall

Pine Tree Plaza,

.92 mile(s) from Pine Tree Plaza, shopping and dining strip mall

Valley West Mall,

18.00 mile(s) from Valley West Mall, enclosed super-regional mall with specialty stores

Walmart Super Center,

.50 mile(s) from Walmart Super Center, general shopping, groceries, drug store

Firestone

8.20 mile(s) from Firestone

MidAmerican Energy

10.10 mile(s) from MidAmerican Energy

Casey's Retail Company

8.70 mile(s) from Casey's Retail Company

HyVee Corporate Office

18.70 mile(s) from HyVee Corporate Office

Tone's Spices

8.60 mile(s) from Tone's Spices

John Deere Credit Service

16.20 mile(s) from John Deere Credit Service

Wells Fargo Financial

10.20 mile(s) from Wells Fargo Financial

Anderson Erickson Dairy

6.70 mile(s) from Anderson Erickson Dairy

Monsanto

9.00 mile(s) from Monsanto

Diamond Crystal Brands

4.70 mile(s) from Diamond Crystal Brands

Aviva Life and Annuity

9.90 mile(s) from Aviva Life and Annuity

ING Life and Annuity

10.40 mile(s) from ING Life and Annuity

Western Express

.50 mile(s) from Western Express

Polk County 4-H Office

2.00 mile(s) from Polk County 4-H Office

Principal Financial

10.90 mile(s) from Principal Financial

Thermo King

1.90 mile(s) from Thermo King

Traveler's

11.10 mile(s) from Traveler's

Ziegler CAT

2.00 mile(s) from Ziegler CAT

Allied Insurance

10.70 mile(s) from Allied Insurance

Pioneer

10.10 mile(s) from Pioneer

Ruan Center Corporation

10.10 mile(s) from Ruan Center Corporation

Marzetti Frozen Pasta

2.40 mile(s) from Marzetti Frozen Pasta

Nationwide Insurance

10.70 mile(s) from Nationwide Insurance

Meredith Corporation

10.90 mile(s) from Meredith Corporation

AIB College of Business,

15.00 mile(s) from AIB College of Business, independent business school

Grand View University,

6.00 mile(s) from Grand View University, liberal arts college

Des Moines University,

14.00 mile(s) from Des Moines University, medical school

Iowa State University,

35.00 mile(s) from Iowa State University, science and technology

Simpson College,

24.00 mile(s) from Simpson College, private liberal arts college

Des Moines Area Community College

7.00 mile(s) from Des Moines Area Community College

Drake University,

13.00 mile(s) from Drake University, private, fully accredited, coeducational university

Downtown Des Moines

10.00 mile(s) from Downtown Des Moines

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

2.00 mile(s) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

Adventureland Amusement Park

0.05 mile(s) from Adventureland Amusement Park

Copper Creek Theatre,

6.10 mile(s) from Copper Creek Theatre, movie theatre

Iowa State Fairgrounds

7.00 mile(s) from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Hy-Vee Hall,

10.00 mile(s) from Hy-Vee Hall, conference and events center

Wells Fargo Arena,

10.00 mile(s) from Wells Fargo Arena, arena and events center