Name: Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Address: 2701 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, Iowa, United States of America, Altoona, Iowa, US
Price range: US$58–US$149 per night
Rating: 7.8

What guests think

At Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines, guests often find friendly service, decent value, and a convenient location near Adventureland and Prairie Meadows, while feedback varies on overall room condition across this older, budget property.

Many reviews note clean, comfortable rooms and generally quiet nights. Recurring drawbacks include dated furnishings, no elevator, occasional hot‑water or shower problems, and pool closures or cold water. Breakfast sentiment is mixed, ranging from excellent to poor, with reports of empty stations, weak coffee, or limited variety. Expect a basic, budget stay with helpful staff and a convenient base.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic; several reviews note there is no elevator. The indoor pool is small and sometimes closed, cold, or cloudy; parking is generally adequate but winter plowing and capacity drew a few complaints.

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10

Jacob

30 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly check in easy breakfast was lacking but not bad. Small pool but was heated and clean.

8

Jennifer

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fast and friendly. Room was very cold upon entering. Warmed up quickly when we turned it above 60 degrees. Breakfast was just ok. Several items were missing or not stocked. Parking lot not plowed, so hard to walk through and park. Sidewalks were clear, but had to climb through snow to get into our car. Bed was comfortable and noise level was good. Not a bad hotel for the price, have stayed here before, but will look at other options due to the breakfast that was mediocre at best.

10

Hannah

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a nice stay here. The hotel was nice, clean, and quiet. The staff were very nice and helpful. Continental breakfast was good. The only downside was the pool was not working due to mechanical issues.

10

Alan

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was a little cold

10

Vicki

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, delicious free breakfast, plenty of parking

8

Lynda

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic room for a single night business stay. This is a slightly out-dated property with the sink area separated from the tub/shower and toilet. There are no USB outlets in the room; bring electrical outlet adapters. There is also no elevator.

10

Emily

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a place to park my equipment and the people were amazing, nice and kind. The room service was awesome room smelt amazing and clean when i came back. I will be staying there again really soon.

6

Charlotte

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy. No elevator. Shower handle was missing trim piece so there was a big hole underneath. Sheets were soft and bed was comfy. Could have used a complimentary bottle of water.

10

Judith

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Doesn’t have an elevator

6

Amanda

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quality Inn's are hit and miss for property quality. This one was mid/below average. The exterior looked very worn, so did hallways inside. The pool was an odd color - couldn't see the bottom of it and it was only 3' deep. The rooms looked better than other areas. It is a lower price for a reason, too, so for the money it was slightly lower than expected.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms, but others mention stained or worn furniture, musty or smoke odors, mold, or pests. Overall cleanliness feels inconsistent between rooms.

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10

Deborah

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean but the chair was very worn and stained

10

Tracy

3 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean room. Convenient location

2

Theodore

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is one of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed in - ever! Staff at front desk was friendly, so not blaming them. However, the room was dirty, there was a scent diffuser plugged into the wall to cover up a suspicious smell, there was a big yellow stain on the comforter for the bed, stains on the carpet, and hair on our pillow cases. If staying in Altoona, do yourself a favor and pay a little more for a nicer place. This was not a good experience for me or my wife.

4

Eric

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Windows didn’t lock. Didn’t seem clean

4

Angel

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mold was awful on the curtains, our nose ran the two days we were here, didn’t find the mold until the last night. Took pictures… Don’t recommend

10

Ron

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Room was very clean. Staff was great. Gave us good information about the area. Plenty of towels and hot water and the pool was nice also.

8

Melissa

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and quiet facility. Made our one night stay enjoyable.

10

Kerry

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My room was clean and my bed was very comfortable.

6

Warren

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room needs a thorough cleaning..

6

David

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

didn't feel clean

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Rooms

Guests often find beds comfortable and rooms quiet or spacious, but furnishings are dated and some maintenance issues appear, including weak showers or hot‑water problems and nonworking room features. Occasional hallway noise is reported.

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10

Jeffrey

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed overnight as part of a longer trip. The room was spacious & comfortable. Check in went smoothly and the greeter was great and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

6

Mia

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was pretty clean the shower wasn’t the best couldn’t keep any hot water only had cold water.

6

Jennifer

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was cold. There was a makeup pallete left in our room from the previous renters. The phone did not work in the room. The noise level in the hotel was loud, could hear running in the halls pretty late at night. Very outdated hotel. Walking distance to Perkins was nice as the hotel breakfast was a no for us.

10

Barry

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok chair was gross.

8

Mark

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was just a place to layover a night, so our expectations were low. The iron did not work, pretty quiet place.

6

James

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 2 chairs in the room need to be replaced. The cushion chair had stains on both sides of the cushion and I felt the springs when I sat down, The chair at the desk appears to be unstable. It reclies back when I lean back and feels like it is on a pivot.

6

Dennis

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are old and dated. They could do a much better job of cleaning outside. Trash cans are uncovered, weeds around the property, parking lot is dirty. Front desk was unfriendly, rooms are old, bathroom was outdated.

8

Lynda

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic room for a single night business stay. This is a slightly out-dated property with the sink area separated from the tub/shower and toilet. There are no USB outlets in the room; bring electrical outlet adapters. There is also no elevator.

6

Greg E

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no hot water to take a shower . I was very disappointed we had to take cold to luke marm showers. Bed was comfortably and we slept well

8

Paul

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Quality Inn in Altoona is just fine for a modestly priced hotel whether you need a quick stopover or perhaps visiting Adventureland. Staff were friendly and efficient. Furniture in the room was a bit weathered, but the bed was super comfortable with fresh coverings.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with easy check‑in and occasional early check‑ins. Complaints include an unexpected $50 deposit or hold and a few reports of rudeness or slow responses.

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10

Jeffrey

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed overnight as part of a longer trip. The room was spacious & comfortable. Check in went smoothly and the greeter was great and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

4

Donald

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clerk was not what i expected. He was polite but argumentative. Reservation was messed up. I asked for a 1st floor room due to disabilities and was told I had asked for a handicapped room and the reservation was for the next day and was charged an additional charge ($39). When we went for breakfast, the breakfast room was virtually bare of any food, the coffee was absolutely the worst and when notified of that, the clerk was basically non-responsive. As a Minister, I had a hard time refraining from turning the other cheek. I will never, I repeat, never darken the door of that Hotel again.

10

Ernesto

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and Quiet. Very good staff. Special mention to Vamsi. Efficient and very helpful.

8

Kimberley

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The BIG surprise was the fact we were asked for a 50 dollar deposit even though the room was totally paid for. We got it back once we returned the keys and the room was okay. Never ever have I had to put a security deposit down on a motel room.

10

Craig

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk and I had a wonderful conversation; he was extremely personable and he made every guest feel special. It's been a long time since I've stayed in a hotel for multiple days and my room was cleaned daily. It was wonderful. I just wish there had been more breakfast variety from day to day. It was the same for all three days.

10

Betty

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We broke down and were fortunate enough to get a room here. They were pleasant, accommodating and went out of their way to to help us. They even let us stay a couple hours later until our rental car was available.

6

Jodi

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So they charged me an extra $50 for any incident fee. They told me this after they charged my card. Not happy.

10

jaruthat

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The night shift receptionist was excellent and very kind. He made the hotel very warm and open!

4

Julie

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A bit run down. Desk person was not very friendly.

8

Kellie

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I absolutely loved the Front Desk Associate. He was very friendly and helpful.

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Location

Highly convenient for Adventureland, Prairie Meadows, and highway access, with many restaurants within walking distance. A few guests noted safety concerns or confusing driveway signage.

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8

Michelle

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, good rate, close to Aventureland

10

Mark

22 Jun 2024

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Great location , dining within walking distance, easy access to park and interstate. Very quiet and well managed at night.

10

Marlys

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to the Prairie Meadows Convention center. McDonalds, Taco Bell, Perkins were very close, within walking distance. The man at the front desk was really nice, and made us feel at home.

8

Wayne

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like this stop driving across country because it is walking distance to the Texas Roadhouse which has provided me excellent service for a third time now. The hotel was good at a good value.

10

James

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and nice hotel. Right off the Interstate and across the street from the casino and horse track.

2

Paige

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The entire building smelled nasty and the hallways were incredibly dark and scary. It felt like walking through an episode of American Horror Story. In the room, the stand the tv was on beat to hell and the door looked liked it had been kicked in at one point. We noped out of there immediately and went to a different hotel. The whole atmosphere around the hotel felt dangerous and unsafe. My partner, who is a rather large and muscular man felt creeped out as well.

2

Mark

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Police surrounding the hotel. Couldn't get a refund due to fear for safety. Budget hotels don't work good when they aren't safe. This place has no standard to make for safety. Wild wild west out there.

6

Ryan

4 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not very easy to get into. Terrible signage. Coulsnt tell if i was supposed to go in through McDonald's or Taco Bell...it's not McDonald's.

8

Stephanie A

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. The other guests were friendly and kind. Within walkimg distance ti Adventureland so we didnt have to pay the parking fee.

8

Kimberly

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Right across the street from Adventureland. It was very convenient.

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast feedback is mixed: some praise hot items and variety, others found items missing or cold and the coffee weak. Overall quality ranges from adequate to poor depending on the day.

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Donald

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clerk was not what i expected. He was polite but argumentative. Reservation was messed up. I asked for a 1st floor room due to disabilities and was told I had asked for a handicapped room and the reservation was for the next day and was charged an additional charge ($39). When we went for breakfast, the breakfast room was virtually bare of any food, the coffee was absolutely the worst and when notified of that, the clerk was basically non-responsive. As a Minister, I had a hard time refraining from turning the other cheek. I will never, I repeat, never darken the door of that Hotel again.

6

terry Lee

24 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was the week leading up to and including the huge blizzard in December. There was a diesel truck idling in the parking lot outside my window, which added a new unfavorable dimension. The continental breakfast was awful. 1 or 2 microwaved sausage (that was of questionable meat quality), and a couple fake egg patties. Cereal looked like dog food. No non-sugar items. dry bread. no juice. Crummy machine generated coffee. BUT! It was a low cost hotel.

8

Jennifer

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fast and friendly. Room was very cold upon entering. Warmed up quickly when we turned it above 60 degrees. Breakfast was just ok. Several items were missing or not stocked. Parking lot not plowed, so hard to walk through and park. Sidewalks were clear, but had to climb through snow to get into our car. Bed was comfortable and noise level was good. Not a bad hotel for the price, have stayed here before, but will look at other options due to the breakfast that was mediocre at best.

6

Renee

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet needs replaced since it looked like they moved furniture and left a 6 inch hole/run in the carpet. The air was damp and it wasn’t humid outside either. After hanging up my clothes and going out for the evening, we came back to our clothes feeling cold and damp. The free “breakfast” was a joke. The eggs and sausage links were microwaved, the fresh fruit consisted of 4 apples and 3 Cutie oranges. The best thing I can say is the orange juice was wonderful. The very best thing of the hotel was the bed. The mattress would have been strapped to the hood of my car if I could have gotten it out the window LOL

8

Shari

6 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Just needed a bed for the night. Breakfast was sufficient. Egg patties, sausage links, cereal, toast and bagels. Yogurt and oatmeal. Also fresh fruit.

8

Scott

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We choose Quality Inn because it was a one night stay during a long road trip. We wanted an affordable quick stay. They serve a free breakfast which the only complaint we had were the eggs were still cold.

10

Vicki

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, delicious free breakfast, plenty of parking

10

Betsy

16 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was pleasantly surprised room was refreshed for a 2 night stay. Many places no longer offer that service. Liked the egg patties, sausages and waffles for a hot breakfast. Extremely reasonable prices compared to other nearby motels. To get to it, can be easy to miss the drive as many drives close by. Maybe have a sign at the end of the drive so easier to find. Would definitely stay again.

10

Charles

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was very fast. I requested a room with a walk in shower due to my disability. They called me, told me that one was not available. I had a handicap room with a shower with a bench ( it made it easier for me to get in). Nowadays it’s hard to get a very clean and comfortable room this one was terrific! The breakfast was excellent. Staff very friendly and professional. I would recommend this establishment to everyone!

8

Greg

30 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Affordable stay and good continental breakfast.

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Month	Average price
January	US$62
February	US$67
March	US$62
April	US$88
May	US$81
June	US$82
July	US$95
August	US$132
September	US$72
October	US$67
November	US$61
December	US$60

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $60	17 $58	18 $74	19 $149
20 $62	21 $62	22 $62	23 $62	24 $63	25 $90	26 $135
27 $62	28 $63	29 $63	30 $63

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $63	2 $116	3 $116
4 $63	5 $63	6 $63	7 $63	8 $63	9 $76	10 $89
11 $63	12 $63	13 $63	14 $63	15 $63	16 $76	17 $102
18 $63	19 $63	20 $63	21 $63	22 $63	23 $77	24 $89
25 $63	26 $63	27 $63	28 $63	29 $63	30 $77	31 $76

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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