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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
$101
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

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1785 11th Street NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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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

Reviews

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1046 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1576 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Star

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room smelled
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newer property in great condition; Tonja was very nice at the front desk .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHERRI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a excellent stay and will stay again next time we are in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Madonna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly spaces
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

joyce

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ANDRE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Thus staff was great, the room and lobby was very clean. The morning breakfast was nothing to write home about? But was decent at best. I give this place 4 stars
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jalaina

Liked: Cleanliness
Very big and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

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