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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

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Indoor pool
Lobby lounge
Lobby
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines is a modern retreat near Adventureland, offering free self-serve breakfast and a manager's reception. Enjoy the indoor pool, 24-hour gym, and convenient laundry facilities while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the value and helpful staff.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Snack bar/deli

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $90
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 630 reviews
The price is $95
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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About the neighborhood

Map
1785 11th Street NW, Altoona, IA, 50009

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

When you stay at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Adventureland. After splashing around at the indoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a 24-hour fitness center and a snack bar/deli. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 18 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free reception (select days)
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Built in 2019
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

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

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - lobby lounge.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • 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

Policies

Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (13-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines and nearby?

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

What's the area around La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines like?

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines is a short 13-minute walk from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 9 minutes' walk from Cinemark Altoona. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Lobby
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Bathroom
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and had many appealing options. (171 reviews)
  • The gym was clean, well-equipped, and had modern equipment with TVs and floor-to-ceiling windows. (8 reviews)
  • The property is very welcoming and accommodating to pets, with a specific area for dogs and no extra fee mentioned. (15 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great hotel! Great breakfast!
Diane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this place!

We truly enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It was beautiful. Our room was comfortable and check-in was incredibly easy. We will definitely stay there again.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Trip stopover.

Clean and modern room. Spacious and nicely updated. Breakfast was better than most. Would definitely stay again.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

100 percent recommend this hotel

This has been one of better hotels I have stayed at during my travels. I stayed with 3 little ones and my husband and it was very clean, staff friendly and the breakfast was really nice. I would definitely stay here again and it was pretty cool designs and layout
Natasha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Family Friendly

Nice hotel Would visit again.
Crista, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect!

Everything was perfect during our stay! We appreciated the quality of the room, service, food and hospitality! Thank you!
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!!

We had a great one night stay here! Everything was clean, the pillows smelled fresh and everything in our room worked!! Employees were friendly and helpful in every way. The breakfast had many choices and looked appealing to eat. Nice place!!
Alice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with a super breakfast and clean and happy rooms
CHristine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again.

Very nice hotel! Clean with comfortable beds and a decent breakfast.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a wonderful stay. The only thing I would prefer are bigger pillows or at least 4 pillows on each bed.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice and also clean, had a great stay at this hotel.
Nicholas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed here before. The rooms are nice and the hotel is lovely
Heather, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice staff and great breakfast
Tasha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ezcellent

The hotel was clean, quiet, updated, and comfortable; and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I'll definitely stay the next time I'm in Iowa.
Amy, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and Quiet

Clean and close to highway
Michele, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is very modern and clean!
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, comfortable bed and great breakfast.
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The stay was even above my expectations! Inviting and welcoming! Would definitely stay again!
Deb, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick, but comfortable stay for our family while on a road trip.
Alberto, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable and Relaxing Environment

Very comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. I will stay here again!
Tina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, clean hotel and great breakfast
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Hotel was nice. Modern, clean, and in a very good location.
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, great price and breakfast
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable beds nice staff
Alexandria, 1-night trip