La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA, near the city's vibrant scene, serves up a warm welcome with its free breakfast buffet and 24-hour gym. Dive into the indoor pool or stay connected with in-room WiFi and a business center. Guests rave about the helpful staff, delicious breakfast, and overall value.
Des Moines Area Community College - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
Adventureland - 11 min drive - 15.5 km
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 11 min drive - 15.9 km
Casey's Center - 12 min drive - 16.8 km
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 20 min walk
Casey's - 3 min drive
Burger King - 19 min walk
McDonald's - 18 min walk
About this property
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA puts you within a 15-minute drive of Casey's Center and Adventureland. You can go for a morning swim at the indoor pool and visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. Also, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Iowa State Fairgrounds are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall value.
At a glance
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Hotel size
74 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
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 and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps) and free wired internet
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Frequently asked questions
Does La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA 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 Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 11 PM.
Are pets allowed at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA?
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 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center.
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Reviews
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently great with good options and clean service. (113 reviews)
Parking was easy and the parking area was very well lit. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Very clean and amazing breakfast options, especially when traveling with kids. Will definitely stay again!
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3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Great hotel at a great price!
Family going to Adventureland and needed a hotel close to stores, gas, and Adventureland. It was quiet and very nice in the hotel. Would definitely stay again!
Gerardo
Gerardo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2025
Excellent
Hotel was in a great locaation. Two good restaurants within walking distance. Very clean and amazingly quiet. Nice breakfast. Shopping close. Would stay again.
Judy
Judy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Great stay!
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
Great Time
We had a great stay; however, the pool was a little cold and one of our towels in the room had a hole in it.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
We had a great stay.
Peggy
Peggy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
great location, great staff, great breakfast and amenities
Connie
Connie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
The hotel was comfortable, clean and had a friendly staff. We will stay there again when we visit Ankeny, Iowa again.
Linda D
Linda D, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Clean and the beds were very comfortable
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Really nice area. Convenient location. Nice facilities. Very clean and quiet.
JANICE
JANICE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 25, 2025
Very nice place, clean
Martha
Martha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2025
Great breakfast and accommodations.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
The area was easy to get to and great breakfast
scott
scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
The room and bathroom were spotless. The bed and bedding were clean and super comfortable. Nice quiet location good breakfast options.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2025
Great stay
Michele E.
Michele E., 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Super Clean
This hotel was very clean, especially our room! The breakfast was great and it was quiet and in a good location. We would totally stay there again!
Jill
Jill, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2025
Great checkin and quiet.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Check in was quick. The room was very clean there. Complementary breakfast was very good.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Needed an affordable room last minute, just a great stay.
Felicia
Felicia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Very easy check in, friendly staff. Clean hotel and very reasonably priced.
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
The staff were really fast and friendly even late at night, and the area around the hotel was really nice. There were like 6 fast food places down the street and a Walmart, so the spot was convenient too.
Katie
Katie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Nice hotel
Cayla
Cayla, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Great location close to everything. We enjoyed out stay and would recommend .
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 10, 2025
Nice and clean motel. Staff very friendly and on top of things.
Daryl
Daryl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Comfortable bed, nice staff, and an easy walk to Outback Steakhouse!