Skip to main content
Beginning of main content
CheapTickets Verified Reviews
Good!
3.5 of 5 guest rating
Room type Options Nightly price Book
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price
Other room types
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with a casino, near Adventureland

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
24-hour business center
24-hour front desk

Located in Altoona, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. This casino hotel is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Iowa Events Center and 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from Drake University.

Make yourself at home in one of the 168 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.

For lunch or dinner, stop by AJs Steakhouse, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 1 PM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Altoona? This hotel has 34000 square feet (3159 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Show all languages

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009

Renovations & Closures

The property will be renovating from October 1 2022 to July 31 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Select guestrooms

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:

  • Dining venue(s)

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to an indoor pool, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel provides an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 4 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 34000 square feet (3159 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a casino, gift shops/newsstands, and a sportsbook. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Casino
  • Sportsbook
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 4
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Business center
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2012
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of slot machines - 1700
  • Number of gaming tables - 21
  • Number of VIP gaming rooms - 1
  • Casino floor size square feet - 85000
  • Casino floor size square meters - 7897
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 3159
  • Luggage storage
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 34000
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Total number of rooms - 168
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Wedding services
  • Fireplace in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel offers 168 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of days between towel changes: 2
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 2

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 1 PM.

AJs Steakhouse - This steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Car required

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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: approximately USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults, and 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.

Hotel Names

  • Casino Prairie Meadows
  • Prairie Meadows Casino
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack Casino
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack Casino Altoona
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack Casino Hotel
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack Casino Hotel Altoona
  • Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel Altoona
  • Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel
  • Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack Altoona
  • Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack
  • Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Hotel
  • Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Altoona
  • Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Hotel Altoona

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 transportation to and from this property.

Sorry, we seem to have had an issue loading our review content. Try again?