Name: My Place Hotel-Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Address: 2315 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, Iowa, United States of America, Altoona, Iowa, US
Price range: $83–$153 per night
Rating: 8.28

What guests think

At My Place Hotel-Altoona/Des Moines, IA, travelers frequently praise clean, spacious rooms with full kitchenettes and comfortable beds, friendly front-desk service, and a convenient location near the casino, Adventureland, restaurants, and shopping, though some report noise and maintenance hiccups.

Many like the in-room full-size refrigerators and stovetops, but several note that cookware, dishes, and utensils are not provided. There is no complimentary breakfast, though nearby dining and occasional local discounts are mentioned. Parking is ample and pet-friendly stays are common, while a few reviews mention Wi‑Fi outages and lingering odors. Overall, expect a practical, self-catering stay with solid value.

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Facilities

Extended-stay setup with in-room kitchens (full-size fridges and stovetops) is appreciated, though multiple guests note no cookware, dishes, or utensils are provided. Parking is easy and the hotel is pet friendly.

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Jason

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and pet friendly. The room was perfect for our needs and I would have stayed more days there if needed. Quiet environment.

10

Ashley

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay, super clean room, and the beds were super comfortable best sleep i have had in awhile my best friend loves the blankets. We didnt know it was extended stay so when they told us it had a full size fridge freezer and a two burner stove top we were shook! Excited for more adventures!

8

gary

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very well maintained and clean property. Stayed here for the Drake Relays and was completely satisfied. Just a tip, if you plan to use the cooktop, you need to bring your own pans as they’re not supplied due to regulations, which is odd.

10

Araceli

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was really clean, included a kitchen and a big fridge regular size microwave

8

Eric

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

clean room, comfortable beds, full size refrigerator, great value.

8

William

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Always liked My Place. Appreciate the full size fridge and the sink, spacious rooms and also like the towel hooks next to the shower door. One thing that's strange is you have dishwashing liquid but there's no dishes.

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Jo

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was very clean. I loved that the refrigerator and microwave were full sized. I like to have milk and juice available, it’s hard to keep in a small mini fridge. The bed was very comfortable. There was a conveniently located elevator so no stairs to climb. Overall a great experience!!

10

Charles

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Yes, there was ample parking and the location was very convenient to shops, the grocery store and casino.

10

Jason

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Full fridge, stove, and sink we all

8

Jodi

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was surprised no utensils, pans or dishes

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Cleanliness

Many guests found the property and rooms clean, but cleanliness is inconsistent. Several report dirty tubs or floors, odors, or rooms not properly cleaned before arrival.

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Allen

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Over all it was a nice stay but our room had dryed mud and dirt on floor and the same dirt was tracked down hall way

4

kelley

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy, rooms were not that clean, pictures of the rooms online were taken when hotel was brand new, rooms do not look like that now. Hotel experiences electric issues. Electric in bathroom didn't work. Floors and walls were dirty. People live in these hotels so it's not the best place to stay.

8

Tim

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Price was good, place was clean

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Julie

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No staff at desk when arrived. Dirty room - bathroom, kitchen, garbage can, floor. Internet did not work - even called front desk. Pillows uncomfortable.

6

Michael

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not cleaned when I checked in, but I was given a new, clean room right away. Front door wouldn’t open either. Very frustrating.

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TRICIA

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Towels were dirty, drawers in room wouldn’t stay closed, could hear room above us, went to check out and the front desk person was out with other staff smoking in a car.

10

Samantha

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great experience in Altoona at My Place. We will be back. Clean, quiet and friendly.

6

Tejwant

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok for price hallway was stinky room was clean

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kathleen

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Bathtub hadn’t been cleaned - hairs and soap residue left , TV didn’t work, toilet didn’t flush, hotel not well maintained- rating said 8.8 and that is definitely not accurate - more like a 7.

10

Donavan

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, staff was great!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable with kitchenettes and occasional recliners. Some guests experienced noise from neighbors or the busy area, and a few mentioned pet smells and occasional Wi‑Fi outages.

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Kristine

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff . Rooms smelled like a dog and we were told an extended stay had a dog right before us

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kelley

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy, rooms were not that clean, pictures of the rooms online were taken when hotel was brand new, rooms do not look like that now. Hotel experiences electric issues. Electric in bathroom didn't work. Floors and walls were dirty. People live in these hotels so it's not the best place to stay.

10

Ted

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. Hotel was in a great location. I would stay here again.

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Kristen

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My child and I did not sleep. Regardless of having the fan continuous, or using a sound machine, the person/people above us stomped, ran, and JUMPED from before midnight and are still going at 4:45 am. No matter how many times I called the front desk, the noise continues. I'm pretty sure we would have had a quieter night in the car.

8

Geneve

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and very friendly staff . Love the kitchens in the rooms and full size refrigerators

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John

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Got a great price for booking on a Thursday night and wish more hotels offered these amenities at this price point. It's modern, very clean, and has a full kitchen with full size fridge (bring your own dishes and cookware), a table with 2 chairs, a nice big bathroom, and a recliner. It's also in a great location with shopping, food, and entertainment options but I just like that I had a full kitchen and the reception was extremely gracious.

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Rhonda

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointing. Internet was out. No flatware in rooms.

8

Lisa

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A one night stay was fine. Area is busy so a little noisy, but didn't affect sleeping.

10

Michael

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed and recliner

10

Renae

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My son and I were traveling across the country and I found My Place when I searched for hotels. Never heard of it but pictures looked nice. Reviews were good so we stopped. Not disappointed at all. Staff was friendly, rooms were clean and spacious. Easy on and off highway. Bed was even firm and pillows were nice and fluffy. Trying to see if we can stay at more My Places on our way back home.

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Service

Staff are often friendly and helpful, with several standout front-desk interactions. However, some reviews cite long or disorganized check-ins, absent coverage, or difficulty getting issues resolved.

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Brian

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

As always it was an excellent stay!! This chain never disappoints and Hannah at the front desk was awesome!

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Traci

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, quiet, and huge. We loved having a full kitchen. There were several restaurants very close. Shonda at the front desk was amazing--very friendly and helpful. Overall, great stay!

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Noel

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff! I want to especially call out the manager, Shanda, who was very responsive and got my left item shipped to me in a quick manner.

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Rebecca

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room we were given was already occupied. Luckily, when we walked in, no one was there but it was full of their stuff. I was worried the whole time that the same thing was going to happen to us.

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Carole

May 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Desk clerk was too busy talking on her phone. Always outside talking to to friends never at the desk

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Tammy

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

check in person was amazing.

10

James

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Room was great and staff was helpful and friendly.

4

Rodney

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Waited for an hour to check in and then checking out was also about 20 minutes

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Leigh Ann

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Christy at the front desk was not pleasant. Computers were down, she complained how tied she was, been their since 6:30...... Our room keys did not work and she was no where to be found. I called the number, no one answered, I rang the bell, no answer, I knocked on the door looked outside. Unable to find her. She finally came back from the back of the building and smelled overwhelming of cigarette smoke. She did not greet us or welcome us. The room was good. Bad service.

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Tyler

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was very unorganized employee that waited on me was trying to do a million things at once. Apologized to me and said I’ve been up for over 24 hours. Took 10-15 mins before he even noticed we were at the counter. The lady that was working with him later on glared at me every time I went thru the lobby.

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Location

Very convenient for Adventureland, Prairie Meadows casino, restaurants, shopping, and highway access; many places are within walking distance. Parking is ample.

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Ted

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. Hotel was in a great location. I would stay here again.

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David

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Right in the middle of everything. Across the street from casino, movie theater, and texas roadhouse.

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Morgan

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. as I come to the horse races, sports book across the street. Plenty of parking and employees very nice. I will be back.

10

KATE

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Convenient area

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John

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Got a great price for booking on a Thursday night and wish more hotels offered these amenities at this price point. It's modern, very clean, and has a full kitchen with full size fridge (bring your own dishes and cookware), a table with 2 chairs, a nice big bathroom, and a recliner. It's also in a great location with shopping, food, and entertainment options but I just like that I had a full kitchen and the reception was extremely gracious.

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Christine

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean Friendly staff Close to hwy Reasonable

10

Charles

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Yes, there was ample parking and the location was very convenient to shops, the grocery store and casino.

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Nicole Marie

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property was very clean. Super friendly front staff. Well lit parking lot. Plenty of parking even for passenger trucks. Walking distance to movie theater, convince store, and Texas Roadhouse. Would stay here again.

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Steven

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Very clean and updated room. Bed and recliner was comfortable. Conveniently located across the street from the casino and horse track. Multiple dining options within walking distance. No breakfast.

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Jaimee

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's very close to Adventureland and the casino. Very clean

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Dining

No complimentary breakfast is offered. Guests rely on nearby restaurants or occasional local discounts instead.

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allyn

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel has deals with local restaurants for discounts

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Pamela

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy place to stay in Altoona. Close to Texas Roadhouse. No bfst though you can order something for a cost

8

William

May 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For $185 a night there should be breakfast.

6

Jose

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I did not like that it did not have any breakfast, room was clean inside and out

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Cindy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very convenient and clean. The rooms were very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The only negative is there is no breakfast, but there are restaurants close by. We will definitely stay there again.

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LaShaun

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast. Hotels need to have breakfast.

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Julie

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

no breakfast provided

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Julio

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Something I really, really liked was the kitchen being available. I see this as a big plus for a person who is traveling with family and trying to save some hard earned cash. The hotel is in good condition and in a good location. The only issue I had that night was my room neighbor who had a dog that didn't stop barking. They also serve no breakfast but not a huge inconvenience for me.

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Robert

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No breakfast but Perkins close by

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Steven

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Very clean and updated room. Bed and recliner was comfortable. Conveniently located across the street from the casino and horse track. Multiple dining options within walking distance. No breakfast.

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Month	Average price
January	$97
February	$96
March	$90
April	$101
May	$102
June	$103
July	$106
August	$147
September	$92
October	$87
November	$79
December	$86

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $90	15 $91	16 $85	17 $89	18 $150	19 $147
20 $83	21 $90	22 $86	23 $86	24 $92	25 $127	26 $153
27 $93	28 $97	29 $96	30 $97

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $97	2 $137	3 $135
4 $95	5 $98	6 $98	7 $95	8 $97	9 $119	10 $118
11 $95	12 $92	13 $93	14 $97	15 $97	16 $120	17 $121
18 $95	19 $97	20 $93	21 $97	22 $96	23 $121	24 $121
25 $96	26 $95	27 $96	28 $97	29 $98	30 $122	31 $118

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Impaired with Recliner)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hearing Impaired with Recliner)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (With Recliner)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Impaired)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Roll in Shower)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (With Recliner)

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