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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

2.5 star property
Hotel near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 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 - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Adventureland - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 14 min drive - 15.3 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 near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona
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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (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–9:30 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Free reception (select days)
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 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
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • 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

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. 1063 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1592 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

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and so was the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roumel

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

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janusz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Good Place to Stay
I wish I remembered the name of the gentleman at the front desk. He was very professional and pleasant. He was working the bar and the front desk and never missed a beat. The hotel is very clean and in great condition.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Hotel was nice. Modern, clean, and in a very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was on a work trip, and when I indicated to my daughter that I needed a hotel room, she quickly responded with LaQuinta. She said the rooms were nice, the breakfast delicious, and the location handy. And she was right! I also enjoyed some time in the gym and appreciated all the equipment working, including the television so I could watch the news. Often those are neglected spots in a hotel, but not here. Thank you for a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz, Farmington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and also clean, had a great stay at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with group
This hotel is very modern and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice & Relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Very nice and quiet. Very clean. Excellent breakfast. Only complaint is the pillows were terrible! Bring your own.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will we be back?
We (my wife and I )stay here every year for Black Friday shopping. This year was great, the room did have a smell... It wasn't sewer and it wasn't bad. You just got whiff when you stepped in the door. Shower water pressure was low but good enough for a shower. I'm a tough customer to please however this hotel did it... We'll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I like how down the road there is a lot of restaurants to pick from and there is a movie theater. The one thing I didn’t like that somehow the pool was closed and could not go swimming. There was nobody at the desk to asked why the pool was not opened. This was Wednesday night the day before Thanksgiving.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
New pillows are terrible, very hard, feels like straw. I borrowed a pillow from my son’s house to be able to sleep. These pillows were not a good idea. At least, keep some old ones that guest can ask for. Everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coziness of room...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is easy to find and the staff is always very friendly and heloful. It is near a major highway making it easy to get wherever you want.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Doris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was very nice. Clean and comfortable. However the toilet didn’t flush well. They may need to check details like that. I did online check in to avoid delays at the desk. I still had to fill out a paper form and show id and credit card. Online is not worth doing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Third time we’ve stayed for business.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024