Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack And Hotel, Altoona ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, Iowa, United States, 50009

Rooms and Suites

Prairie Meadows Hotel features newly renovated rooms and suites with modern finishes. Rooms include DirectTV, luxurious bedding, an in-room safe, a coffee pot, and a refrigerator. Tesla charging stations and a universal electric vehicle charging station are available. Accessible rooms are also available. Guests also get free wireless and hard-wired internet access, a hair dryer, and an alarm clock.

Dining Options

AJ's Steakhouse serves steaks and chops as well as American cuisine. The restaurant also features a Party Room. The Paddock offers sandwiches and burgers. The Daily Double features pizza and Brisket Mac & Cheese Bowls. The Café at the Meadows is serving burgers and sandwiches. Hops Lounge allows you to enjoy the convenience of watching and wagering on all the racing action while enjoying your favorite cold drinks. Furlong's offers a street food experience with their signature street tacos, mini churro bites, and raspberry chimichangas, paired with beer. Prairie Coffee Company offers pastries, homemade fudge, Starbucks coffee & drinks, and Blue Bunny ice cream. During live racing season, there are tasty trackside food and drinks.

Leisure and Entertainment

Prairie Meadows offers nonstop casino action, live and simulcast horse racing, and sports wagering. The casino has hundreds of slots and table games. Live music is available every Friday and Saturday night in the Finish Line Show Lounge. Guests have access to a saltwater pool and a fitness center. The Meadows Events & Conference Center is available for events. Champions on Level 4 offers tiered seating, food, and a full-service bar for races.

Location and Transport

Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack And Hotel is 25 km from Des Moines International. It is near Adventureland Park, Outlets of Des Moines, and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Admission to the Prairie Meadows Casino, Hotel and all live horse racing events is free.

Hotel Services

Prairie Meadows offers complimentary parking, including handicap spaces. Valet parking is available at the main casino entrance. Wheelchairs are available upon request at the front desk. The hotel provides daily housekeeping services and has a cash machine/ATM. A gift shop near the main casino entrance sells apparel, jewelry, snacks, souvenirs, luxury items, and housewares. Guests can request annual activity reports or W-2G request forms at Prairie Gold Rewards on Casino Level 2.