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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Lobby lounge
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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1785 11th Street NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Adventureland
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(161 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(117 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Room)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Room)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Altoona

Located in Altoona, La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines is in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Adventureland. .This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Iowa State Capitol Building.

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Adventureland - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Casey's Center - 14 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive

About this property

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Hotel with free breakfast, near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 46-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Altoona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.
Onsite venue - lobby lounge.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
18 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision

Property is also known as

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines Hotel
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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1029 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1561 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay at the property again modern style, location was prime if you like to visit the casino. Great price and was impressed with the quality of the breakfast. Only thing that didn't jive with me was the fact that non of the TV's worked the day I checked in, I was told they just switched cable providers and things were still being processed. I really wanted to watch the NBA playoffs game (OKC vs DEN) but was disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great hotel

This was an excellent, budget-friendly hotel. The staff is polite and they go out of there way to help!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Greenleaf

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cable was our entire 5 days we were there That's unacceptable Bar in lobby but no wine opener for guests Breakfast food was subpar
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

DiAnn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Pilot Point

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property but the entire facility was without TV!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice place very clean cable tv was not working little frustrating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZINAJDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was good, but going downhill

The hotel is starting to fall into some disrepair which is unfortunate to see. I've stayed here a few times previously and always found things to be clean & well kept... not so much recently. Bathroom door wouldn't shut, the fitness center as completely neglected (no water, towels, and half the free weights were missing). Breakfast was scant... several food items that had been served before were not there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its in great shape and great greenbelt to let my dog run
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was nice, but not enough staff. Took forever to check in. Then when asked if we can leave the keys in the room the girl said I don't know I was told to just put them in the basket. Please train your staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is very nice and a pretty good value. Location was the biggest problem. Close to a highway and the traffic never let up. Not ideal for a light sleeper but few places really are.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Connor

I booked the room for my sons and their significant othera after an event. My reservation was for two queen beds. They checked in online and when they got in after midnight, their room had one king size bed for four adults. The employee was rude and unhelpful. I don't recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, comfortable, quiet and well-maintained. Breakfast was good and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and loved walk-in shower. Didn't have enough carts for clothes and luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Trip stopover.

Clean and modern room. Spacious and nicely updated. Breakfast was better than most. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the easy check in and check out! They had great coffee and real coffee creamer 😉 Loved the modern feel and the location was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

sarah, Livonia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025