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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property
Guests start their day with a complimentary breakfast at this Altoona hotel before relaxing in the indoor pool after Adventureland thrills

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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines offers a comfy base near Adventureland with practical amenities: free self-serve breakfast, manager's reception, indoor pool, 24-hour gym, laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and highly praised staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Mobility Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 5

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 5

King Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Near theme parks, La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines is in an area with good shopping. National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Casey's Center or Iowa Events Center. Visit our Altoona travel guide
Map
1785 11th Street NW, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Aerial View of the Iowa State Fair in the Des Moines Metro Area
    Iowa State Fairgrounds
    11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Cinemark Altoona
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Adventureland
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Casey's Center
    13 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    18 min walk
  • Casey's
    3 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse
    12 min walk
  • Culver's
    13 min walk

About this property

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Located close to Adventureland, La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines provides free self-serve breakfast, a free manager's reception, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a computer station
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, overall value, and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like room service. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 46-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Does La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Adventureland. Iowa State Fairgrounds and Iowa State Capitol Building are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 968 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1462 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lauren

Clean room and staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh and a great variety. The bar had a good selection of drinks. The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed an extra hour to get checked out. They were very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

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Nice quiet room, very clean, great breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good , rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, and a clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is always a great stay at this hotel. It is clean, the staff is friendly, and the entire hotel is really well kept. Great breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience. The staff was great! We had an issue with the internet but the front desk was quick to help us fix it. The room was clean, beds were comfortable. They had a nice breakfast in the morning. The noise from the highway is pretty loud so if you are noise sensitive you would want to have a noise machine. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff immediately moved us to a new room when AC wasn’t working. Appreciated the quickness of that change. Breakfast was well-stocked and tasted great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and cleaning was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We’ve always enjoyed staying here. Room is always clean, staff is friendly and the breakfast is always good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great, the room was clean and didn’t hear any noise. Overall a very good stay and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good. New, nice lobby, nice rooms, nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

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Very nice staff member upon check in. Very nice hotel and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room/staff/location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is always clean & great staff service!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel, good included breakfast, nice safe location near expressway and lots of restaurants to eat at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Amenities
Great room and a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was really clean.. No complaints. Staff was nice upon check-in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hemp clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, front desk helpful, quick check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: clean and bright lobby, spacious room and bathroom, comfortable bed, close to restaurants, close to highway, friendly desk staff. Cons: 2 thin scratchy towels for 3 people in room, not so great breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food, nice atmosphere, good location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025