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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1785 11th Street NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪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

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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
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive
  • Adventureland - 3 min drive
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 14 min drive

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 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. 1049 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1565 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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice hotel. The breakfast was one of the best "hotel" breakfasts I have seen and the room was clean. There was a nice lobby area to sit in and there was also a small bar. I would be good for business groups.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

4/10 Poor

TRICIA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
The hotel is relatively new. Decor is decent. We upgraded to a king suite and the room was roomy and comfortable for the most part. One of the two televisions didn't work, the shower pressure was extremely low. I went to pull out one of the "clean" folded towels only to discover that it was soaking wet. The sink had a leak that not only soaked the towel but the floor as well. From the look of the shelf, it has been leaking for awhile. Towels were like sandpaper and the tissue box had ONE tissue in it. Chexknin was not great, the front desk guy was not pleasant and didnt greet me upon arrival. Best part of the stay? The free breakfast was actuality pretty tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price and cleanliness. Breakfast wasn’t as good as usual
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Road noise
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here 3 times will always stay here on way to and from south dakota.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Connor

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

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy in and out. Close highway access.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not disability friendly
My stay was one of the worst stays in a hotel I've ever had. I have a back disability
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rebeca

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

8/10 Good

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guy at the front desk was great. He was having to do multiple jobs at once but stayed polite and professional. The room was very nice and clean. The bed was comfortable but the pillows could use an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good as usual. Remote didn't work on one of the TVs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, bright and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024