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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

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A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.
A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.
A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, blue armchairs, and a bar area.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $91
$81 nightly
$91 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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1785 11th Street NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Cinemark Altoona
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a red upholstered headboard, white bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a lamp.

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

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(136 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Altoona

Located in Altoona, La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines is in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Adventureland. .This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Iowa State Capitol Building.

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Altoona - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Adventureland - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Casey's Center - 12 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 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

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.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet 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. Open select days.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet 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

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 20 2026 to November 13 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 873 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1324 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, good location, the staff were super friendly and helpful. Will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay recommended to all .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay. Always clean and quiet. Good restaurants close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay, would stay there again , and recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lived the room and breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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There's a very nice hotel had no issues with check-in no issues with the room kids enjoyed this day close access to Adventureland
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and reasonably priced. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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People are very friendly that work there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Great front desk staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, clean, sharp with good parking. Breakfast was great and the morning staff attending was a plus for sure. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff from checking in, to breakfast staff, and checking out were exemplary.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, easy checkin, excellent breakfast, friendly staff, good location and reasonable price - what else could you ask for?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and the bed was good. Breakfast was nice and so was the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property! the staff was very friendly and excellent to deal with and would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great place and location. Pool was small but kids still had fun. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to Adventureland and even being close to the interstate was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Our stay was short but very comfortable. The property is well kept and clean. Beds were comfortable too. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, great staff, good breakfast, good location. We will come back next time we are in Altoona
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean. Breakfast was great. Comfortable beds. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a clean and comfortable experience at a reasonable price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean and neat, and the breakfast options were fantastic and well-stocked. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our breakfast host Robin in Altoona Iowa was the best! No issues at all. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I thought our day was absolutely perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026

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