La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

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La Quinta by Wyndham
8.7 (447 reviews)
2402 Southeast Tones Drive Exit 90 - Route 160 , Ankeny , US
+1 515-963-9500

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean and modern rooms noted by many guests
Very comfortable beds/mattresses
Friendly, helpful and efficient staff (quick check-in, accommodating)
Convenient location close to restaurants and stores
Generally good/free hot breakfast for many guests
Good value/deal for the price
Cons:
A/C-to-heat transition caused a smoke alarm incident and burnt-rubber smell in one room
Inconsistent breakfast quality (hair in gravy, cold coffee, disliked sausages)
Occasional cleanliness lapses (dirty microwave, smudged mirrors, mascara on towel, one urine smell report)
Pool issues (cold water, lights off) and small gym
Some room maintenance problems (curtains not closing, broken refrigerator initially)
Occasional front-desk/receipt handling or isolated poor staff reports

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Most guests praised rooms as very clean, but there are isolated cleanliness issues reported (dirty microwave, smudged mirrors, mascara on towel, and one report of urine smell).
Service
9.5
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and efficient (quick check-in, accommodating room changes); one guest reported very poor staff, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Location
9.3
Multiple mentions of a great, convenient location close to restaurants and stores and within walking distance of Outback; generally described as quiet and practical.
Room Quality
8.4
Beds and mattresses widely praised as very comfortable; some maintenance/comfort issues noted (curtains not closing, A/C-to-heat transition causing a smoke alarm incident, occasional odors).
Amenities
7.8
Basic amenities present (small pool and gym, in-room fridge/microwave) but with shortcomings: pool was cold/lights off for some stays, fridge failure (replaced), no bottle-filler water station noted.
Value for Money
9.1
Several guests called it a good deal and would recommend it, citing comfortable rooms and convenient location for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast was frequently described as good or exceptional, but there are consistency problems (hair in gravy, cold coffee, sausages disliked) and some guests wanted better options.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall many guests reported restful, pleasant stays with comfortable beds and friendly staff; occasional significant negatives (cleanliness lapses, amenity issues, one A/C/heating incident) tempered some experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:13

Property Description

Modern Amenities and Convenient Location

Discover a contemporary stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA / Des Moines IA, offering free breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Unwind in the gym or indoor pool during your stay.

Explore Nearby Universities and Attractions

Conveniently located off I-35, our hotel provides easy access to Iowa State University, Drake University, Iowa State Capitol, and Principal Park. Enjoy being surrounded by restaurants and close to Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Ideal for Business and Travel

Located near John Deere, Bridgestone Agricultural Tire Plant, Casey’s®, and Amazon, our hotel is perfect for business travelers. With Ankeny Regional Airport just a mile away, and Des Moines International Airport 16 miles away, traveling is a breeze.

Book your stay today and experience comfort and convenience at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA / Des Moines IA.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DSM

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 447 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Karen • couple • us
8
Quick stay after an ISU game but we liked our room very much
Pros:

The location, the bed was wonderful & the breakfast was outstanding

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • us
7
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Donice • couple • us
5
Nice and clean rooms, great beds but the A/C to heating transition was very problematic.
Pros:

We did not eat the breakfast so I cannot say anything regarding that.

Cons:

They had not done the transitioning from A/C to heat so when we walked into our room it was freezing so we turned on the heat and that's when the problems began. Smoke alarm went off and the smell of burnt rubber filled the room.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • us
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Gigi • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Loved the woman who was working when I checked on two separate days over the weekend. She was very kind and understanding of my need to change the assigned room because the room shared a wall with the elevator

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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KATHERINE D • family_with_children • us
8
Thanks, we had a great time!
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was great!!

Cons:

I wish you had water available or one of those fountains that has a bottle filler.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
8
Good deal for our stay
Cons:

Breakfast was good, but there was a hair on top of the gravy for the biscuits, so we didn't eat those!

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Bert • solo_traveller • us
9
awesome!
Pros:

Staff was very friendly. I did the check in online so when I got there they just had to hand me my key. It was very quick and efficient! Very clean and comfortable! I requested a room close to the check in desk and they were great about meeting that requestl
thank you for a wonderful stay. Would recommend this place to everyone!

Cons:

nothing to not like

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Victor • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Clean, modern and comfortable!

Cons:

Na

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • couple • us
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Leeper • couple • us
9
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great breakfast

Cons:

Easy access

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very clean, modern decor.... Breakfast was exceptional!! The staff was excellent!!!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Mary • extended_group • us
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Green • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Easy check in girl at desk was lovely and nice

Cons:

Just had a refrigerator that didn't work but they did replace it the next morning was perfect

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee