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Altoona Settle Inn

4 of 5 stars
San Diego
Oct 13, 2009

I came to this hotel with no expectations. I was in Des Moines for a friends wedding and I just needed a room to crash in. The room was descent, clean, nice with a reclining chair. In the morning I...more

Adventureland Inn

1 of 5 stars
Omaha, Ne
Sep 20, 2009

Yes it is convient to the park. Now that the good is iut of the way....The Pizza buffet is horrible!! Torttino's pizzas in a grand $10/plate buffet setting of the Finest china Iowa has to offer! Did I...more

Adventureland Inn

1 of 5 stars
minneapolis
Aug 25, 2009

The Adventureland Inn is an adventure in poor service, hasn't been updated in decades and is one of the ugliest places that we've ever stayed. Bedding reminded us of the linens used in the 70's, bugs...more

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