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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
$111
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

Explore the area

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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

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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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(162 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(117 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3-star Altoona hotel close to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free self-serve breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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.

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception on select days. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines is a smoke-free property.

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 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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

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

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. 1038 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1576 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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there 7 nights! Friendly staff. Very comfortable and clean. The morning breakfast always great!! Highly recommend!! No issues at all.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean stay, good breakfast, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline, Casa Grande

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. We stay here every year in May.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about the hotel was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
bad experience. went to check in at 5:45 in the evening and no one at the desk for 20 minutes and phone number on sihn was only ringing at the desk. left and cam eback...finally got checked in but computers werent working and she said she would handle it....then got call at 4:00AM in my room saying cc declined and they needed a new one right now! No offer of compensation taking La Quinta off my list
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It took the desk clerk three tries to get us working room keys. Very limited supply of towels
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brook

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammad Ateeq

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Altoona

Everything went great. Service was excellent. Nice big breakfast with lot of choices. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

john

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

8/10 Good

Eric, Vacaville

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated. Nice amenities. Bathrooms lack exhaust fans. Need nicer towels
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Cottage Grove

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel, very clean and quiet stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie, Hoagland

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at the property. It is a half way point for our trips out west and we will continue to stay there in the future. The property is clean, parking lot well lit, and it is close to I-80. It is near the casino and Adventureland for those that are interested but don’t want to stay on property. There are restaurants nearby but I wouldn’t say that they are walkable. Breakfast is decent, nothing extraordinary, but well stocked and options for different diets.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
All the TVs were down the receptionist said my money would be refunded. I had to get another motel. it’s been almost a week and I haven’t received my money back yet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay at the property again modern style, location was prime if you like to visit the casino. Great price and was impressed with the quality of the breakfast. Only thing that didn't jive with me was the fact that non of the TV's worked the day I checked in, I was told they just switched cable providers and things were still being processed. I really wanted to watch the NBA playoffs game (OKC vs DEN) but was disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great hotel

This was an excellent, budget-friendly hotel. The staff is polite and they go out of there way to help!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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