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title: La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
slug: la-quinta-wyndham-altoona-des-moines
type: hotel
sub_type: hotels
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/la-quinta-wyndham-altoona-des-moines
city: Altoona
state: IA
country: US
address: 1785 11th Street NW
geo:
  lat: 41.66094
  lng: -93.48488
cancellation_policy: All sales are final. No cancellations or changes.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:06:02.020Z
price_from:
  amount: 130.9
  currency: USD
  unit: per_night
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4
  count: 156
  scale: 5
room_rates:
  - name: King Room, Non-Smoking
    price: 95.15
    regular_price: 154
    savings: 58.85
  - name: Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking
    price: 103.88
    regular_price: 164
    savings: 60.12
  - name: One King Bed, Deluxe Mobility Accessible Room, Non-Smoking
    price: 103.88
    regular_price: 164
    savings: 60.12
  - name: Deluxe King Room, Non-Smoking
    price: 112.61
    regular_price: 174
    savings: 61.39
---
## Overview

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines is a pet-friendly hotel just one mile from Adventureland, offering complimentary breakfast, WiFi, and parking. The hotel features a fitness center, indoor pool, and guest rooms equipped with microwaves and mini-fridges.

## What's Included
- Complimentary breakfast every morning
- Free WiFi access
- Free parking
- Use of fitness center
- Use of indoor pool

## What's Not Included
- Pet fees: A non-refundable fee of $25 nightly for up to a maximum of $75 per stay is due upon arrival for up to 2 pets (dogs/cats only) per room.

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## Room Rates

- **King Room, Non-Smoking** — $95.15/night (regularly $154.00/night, save $58.85)
- **Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking** — $103.88/night (regularly $164.00/night, save $60.12)
- **One King Bed, Deluxe Mobility Accessible Room, Non-Smoking** — $103.88/night (regularly $164.00/night, save $60.12)
- **Deluxe King Room, Non-Smoking** — $112.61/night (regularly $174.00/night, save $61.39)

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## Good to Know
- Minimum age to check in is 21.
- Pet-friendly rooms are subject to fees and availability.
- Complimentary breakfast is served daily.
- Prairie Meadows Casino & Racetrack is approximately 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Adventureland Theme Park is approximately 1 mile from the hotel.
- Des Moines International Airport is approximately 20.5 miles from the hotel.
- Check-in is at 3:00 pm; check-out is at 11:00 am.
- The hotel is 100% smoke-free; guests violating this policy face additional fees.
- Accessible rooms and amenities are available; guests should notify the hotel for specific needs.
- Pets allowed up to 2 dogs/cats per room with a maximum weight of 75 pounds each; notify hotel prior to arrival.
- Complimentary self-parking spaces are provided.
- Guest rooms contain a work desk, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, free toiletries, mini-fridges, and microwaves.
- The hotel features concierge service and a business center.

## Cancellation Policy

All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice, and applicable taxes.

## FAQs

### What is the minimum age to check-in?

The reservation holder must be at least 21 years old to check in and is required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

### What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is at 3:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am.

### Does the hotel serve a complimentary breakfast?

Yes, a complimentary hot breakfast is served daily.

### Will my room have a mini-fridge and/or microwave?

Yes. Both are included in each room.

### Does the hotel offer WiFi access?

Yes. Complimentary WiFi access is offered to hotel guests.

### Is the hotel pet-friendly?

Pets are welcome up to 2 (dogs/cats only) per room. A non-refundable fee of 25 USD nightly for up to a maximum of 75 USD per stay is due upon arrival. Maximum weight of pets allowed is 75 pounds. Please notify the hotel prior to the arrival date if traveling with a pet. Pet-friendly rooms are limited. Fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice, and applicable taxes.

### Can I reserve a smoking room?

No. The hotel is 100% smoke-free. Guests caught violating this policy are subject to an additional fee.

### Does the hotel have a pool?

Yes. Guests can use the hotel’s indoor pool during operating hours.

### Is parking available?

Yes, complimentary self-parking spaces are provided for guests.

### Does the hotel have accessible rooms?

Yes. Should you require an accessible room, please make note of this on your reservation.

### How far is the nearest airport?

Des Moines International Airport is approximately 20.5 miles from the hotel.

### What are the attractions nearby the hotel?

Top attractions near La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines include Prairie Meadows Casino & Racetrack (0.7 mile), Adventureland Theme Park (1 mile), Outlets of Des Moines (2 miles), Grand View University (7.5 miles), Casey's Center (12 miles), Drake University (13.5 miles), and Iowa State University (33.9 miles).

### What accessible features does the hotel offer?

The hotel offers extensive accessible amenities, including a business center, fitness center, and front desk, with guest room doorways providing 32 inches of clear width for easy access. Accessible routes are available to key areas, including guest rooms, parking, and the pool, along with van self-parking. The hotel welcomes service animals and staff are trained to assist guests with disabilities. Additional features include assistive listening devices, TTY devices, closed-captioned TVs, wheelchair-accessible dining venues, visual emergency alarms for hearing-impaired guests, and ADA-compliant elevators. Please contact the hotel for specific accessible needs to ensure the hotel will be able to meet your requirements.

## Reviews

> "Great"
> — N7130GOrosab, June 02, 2026

> "Great value hotel"
> — Sunshine39695475939, June 01, 2026

> "Great Stay"
> — Z6390TKsandyr, May 15, 2026

> "Beautiful - Easy - Staff is Incredible!"
> — audrasena, April 10, 2026

> "Over the top wonderful"
> — carolrR4904GB, April 04, 2026