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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

3.0 star property

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Casino
Lobby
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Property entrance
Casino

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    6 min walk
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    3 min drive
  • Adventureland
    4 min drive
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    32 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Altoona

Located in Altoona, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. .This casino hotel is 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from Drake University and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino.

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Adventureland - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

Hotel with a casino, near Adventureland
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.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults and USD 4.95 to 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 feet of space)
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sportsbook

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (34,000 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 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)

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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 transportation to and from this property

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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Anessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great trip for quick outing from KC. Will return.
Facilities (casino, hotel and race track) were all nicer than we anticipated. Check in staff and cleaning crew (in hallway) were all friendly. Appreciate that we were able to check in at 2 instead of 4.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The text checkin was awesome and efficient when I arrived they handed me the key.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice
Beautiful lobby and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo, Rep. of Panama

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lot of fun
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prairie Meadows Casino, Altoona Iowa
Room was clean and very comfortable. We were really pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice,clean,friendly people. overall a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service -
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great food at the care, and the horse track was fun!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Very uncomfortable mattress
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022