La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 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
(22 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(168 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
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(117 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

Near the airport.You'll find Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Adventureland within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Iowa State Fairgrounds and 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) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬12 min walk

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.

This 3-star Altoona hotel is smoke free.

  • 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
  • No smoking on site
  • 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 992 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1497 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was able to do laundry (after a 6 day trek across the country) for free. Honestly made my trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and clean, staff was very friendly. Love staying here. Breakfast is not what it used to be. Coffee was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of check in. Friendly staff. Clean. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassadrea

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was closed down prior to us getting there. Heard every conversation and messing around from the hallway while in the room. Loud conversation going on early in the morning in the hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
TV didn’t work at the hotel neither did the phone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
fell because tub bottom was slippery
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great job!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very impressed with the cleanliness of the building and the friendliness of the staff. Breakfast was the typical fare, but the biscuits were amazing. If you're going to do biscuits and gravy, do it right!! Overall, extremely pleased with the stay and will definitely go back if my travels take me there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Main areas were clean and well kept. Stairwells needed attention. Pillows should be updated with newer offerings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025