Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

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

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October 2025

November 2025

Lunch and dinner served, American cuisine

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

At Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, experience the energy of a casino with concerts and live shows. Enjoy American cuisine at AJ's Steakhouse or relax by one of the two pools. Unwind in front of a fireplace in the lobby, take advantage of 24-hour services like luggage storage and newspapers.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Room service
Bar
Breakfast available
Housekeeping
Pool
Gym

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Tomorrow

Oct 17 - Oct 18

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Sofa bed - twin

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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

‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

Located close to 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 a sportsbook, a casino VIP room, and 21 casino gaming tables. 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 front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
Luggage storage, newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk

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

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Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

NT$1,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

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

Property is also known as

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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 within a 10-minute walk of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Cinemark Altoona. Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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