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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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1785 11th Street NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(118 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

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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 (10.7 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Iowa State Capitol Building.

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Altoona - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Adventureland - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Altoona Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

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
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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
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

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

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 979 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1476 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

gina

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Derrick

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and hot scrambled eggs sausage not burnt hash browns, in a good drink selection we got down there late so they weren't putting more out but other than that it was a good meal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast menu, very clean well kept facility. The only disappointment was the pool was not operating. Seems like a place this high caliber ought to be able to keep a pool working. Other than that, everything was first rate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guy who checked us in seemed to be doing everything, dumping outside trash, laundry, checking people in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

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

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and very helpful front desk help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for the money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly, clean, easy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025