La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona, Des MoinesLa Quinta by Wyndham Altoona in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 20 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $98 a night (cached, not a live quote).La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona is located on 11th Street NW in Altoona, Iowa, near Adventureland amusement park and Prairie Meadows Casino. This hotel serves travellers visiting central Iowa, including families and pet owners. The property features a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and free private parking. Guests can access a self-serve breakfast in a spacious dining area and benefit from modern interiors. The rooms are described as quiet and clean, supported by helpful staff. While the hotel offers many practical amenities like laundry facilities and Wi-Fi, the breakfast seating can be uncomfortable for some guests.What stands out

Pet friendly policy

Free self-serve breakfast

On-site fitness centre

Close to local attractions

Watch out for

Uncomfortable breakfast seating

Limited towel supply

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