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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Relax by the pool, surrounded by a tiled floor and lounge chairs.
Relax in a serene space with a comfortable sofa, a neatly made bed, and a desk for work.
La Quinta hotel features a striking entrance with a flat roof and glass windows.
Relax in style with plush sofas and armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a vibrant rug.
Welcome to LA QUINTA, where a beautifully designed reception area sets the tone for a memorable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Room)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, 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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(110 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 drapes, 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 drapes, 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 drapes, 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

Near the airport.Stay at this Altoona hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 6 miles (10 km) of Adventureland. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Iowa State Fairgrounds and 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

3-star hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2019
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 18 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • Up to 18 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1022 out of 1555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1555 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

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW, Pella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER, Sterling

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Overall decent with a few complaints

Overall nice hotel, pool was much smaller than we expected based on the photos. Kids still had fun. My little boy got burned in the shower because the water was scalding hot, even on the cold water side. We didn’t have enough pillows and called the front desk 3 times and texted the number we were given if we needed anything and we got no response. The heater/AC unit made a loud noise all night . Breakfast was decent. Overall clean and served its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

We loved this place!

We truly enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It was beautiful. Our room was comfortable and check-in was incredibly easy. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raul

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakab

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Brian P

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the quiet clean room. Had a corner so it was very pretty to look out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Perfect!

Everything was perfect during our stay! We appreciated the quality of the room, service, food and hospitality! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025