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Prairie Meadows Hotel

3.5 of 5
1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona, IA 50009-0901
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Prairie Meadows Hotel
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Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

My husband and I travelled to Ankeny for a birthday party. We decided to stop here for a little gambling. There was some entertainment in the form of a band playing by the large windows overlooking the track. They were pretty good so we decided to stay and watch them. Since it was late we called over to the hotel... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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71 reviews 71 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Nicely appointed rooms although I would have expected for a new build the bathrooms would have been larger, as would the sleeping rooms for a casino environment. The furniture ad appointments in the room are very nice, but the room feels a little cramped. Ok check in service but nothing extraordinary.

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I often end up being booked to do an educational meeting in a casino. My general impression has been that casinos are gilt paint on top of cheap constructions. Not so with this one. It is a very nice operation. The rooms are well maintained, clean and good quality furnishings. The building and grounds are well-groomed and attractive. The tv... More

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Elizabeth, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Stayed at Prairie Meadows to attend meetings. It was our first time there. We had a standard king room which was plenty of room. The digital clock was not working in our room so I mentioned it to the front desk. By the time I got back to the room, they were there to replace it. We were going to... More

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I had traveled to Altoona, IA for a friends wedding. While I lived 2 hours away I did not want to travel back late at night so I opted to stay in a hotel. Being I have traveled to Des Moines before I was looking for a place that was safe, clean, and affordable. The hotel where the wedding was... More

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Clive, Iowa
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This was our third stay even though we live less that 30 miles away. They have a great package for dining and room. So you get a terrific room, staff who are very courteous, good food.and no worries about having to drive home. The hotel is new and nice. The views are not great, but the price is right and... More

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Hudson, IA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I recently stayed here for a conference and loved the place. The hotel is very inviting and clean, the rooms were beautiful and spacious. Each room has a fridge and Keurig coffee maker. The first night we ate at the buffet, which was actually pretty good considering we didn't eat until 8:30 at night. I was very impressed with the... More

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Houston, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

So you think you can't have a great poker experience without huge crowds and stuck up people? WRONG!!! This place is awesome! The hotel was beautiful, the room was perfect. I had the best poker experience of my life! These people know how to make you feel at home. After just a few hours of play I went to bed... More

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Farragut, iowa, USA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

This may be my new favorite hotel in the Des Moines area! Super clean, super sized rooms and super fancy! Loved the bar! You will not go wrong staying at this hotel! (I was at the hotel for meetings during the week and the room cost was extremely reasonable. I do imagine the hotel rate will be much more during... More

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Minneapolis, MN
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31 reviews 31 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We stayed one night on our way back to MN from Branson. Primarily because the husband likes craps (no craps in MN) and I like the slots. Front desk was friendly and check in and out quick. Nice big suite with separate living room area, two TV's, coffee pot, refrig, sink and neat doors. (Wondering if they are to resemble... More

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Additional Information about Prairie Meadows Hotel

Address: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona, IA 50009-0901
Region: United States > Iowa > Altoona
Amenities:
Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 7 hotels in Altoona
Price range (per night): S$122 - 279
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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