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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a casino, steps from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Lobby
Buffet

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Adventureland - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Casey's Center - 14 min drive - 18.2 km

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 near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
A short walk from Adventureland, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel provides a casino, concerts and live shows, and a coffee shop/cafe. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts 21 casino gaming tables, 1700 slot machines, and a sportsbook. The on-site American cuisine steakhouse, AJs Steakhouse, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and 4 bars.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a gift shop, and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
Room features
All 168 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

  • In-room 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 at the property
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel located?

Situated in Altoona, this hotel is steps from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Adventureland. Cinemark Altoona and Outlets of Des Moines are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 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

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent modern and clean and so was casino
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joni

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

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

Lynann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Getaway

The room was clean and comfy. AJs Steakhouse was Amazing. The beds are super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything we wanted to do was close enough that we could walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lon

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

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

Rodolfo

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Exceptionally clean. Outstanding service. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Am also impressed with the security.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable & clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the evening horse racing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, Great staff, Very clean

Great location. It was nice to be connected to the casino and horse track. Great location for restaurants and things to do. The pool was small, but it was never crowded. Hotel staff were very friendly and the hotel and rooms were very clean. A bit more expensive than other hotels in the area, but I'd say it was worth it. Nice restaurant choices inside the hotel/casino as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service at the bar in the casino was very slow
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

James

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

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was told if we applied for a players club card we would get a hotel discount. Had to get the card from a Kiosk as no one was at customer service. When checking out the lady at desk was very rude and said we needed to print out the coupon with in 24 hours of getting g card. There was no note of this from Kiosk and was never informed of it until checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Disliked: Staff & service

Very disappointed

For one thing we did not request a Handy Cap room. One other time we stayed and did request a Handy Cap room so the motel must of thought that we still did. Not the case. We check if our room was ready at 1:00 and it was not so we came back at 3:00 and Our room was not ready. We came back at 4:30 and it still was not. Very disappointed in your motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022