Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including rooms and bathrooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located within a 15-minute drive of Casey's Center and Adventureland, 9.5 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds, and 2.1 mi from Des Moines Area Community College.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available, with access from 7 AM to 11 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 10 per night, subject to availability. Advance request is required.

La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ankeny IA

Average nightly price at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$79
February	US$85
March	US$87
April	US$100
May	US$103
June	US$109
July	US$121
August	US$138
September	US$100
October	US$92
November	US$85
December	US$79

What guests think

At La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA, reviewers consistently highlight very clean rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff, and a varied hot breakfast, plus a convenient location near the interstate and nearby dining.

Facilities are modern overall with a better than average fitness room and easy parking, but multiple reviews mention an often cold pool and occasional elevator outages. Rooms are generally comfortable and quiet, though several guests found the beds unusually high and noted sporadic noise or minor maintenance issues like nonworking fridges or AC. Some guests reported housekeeping lapses and rare billing or room access mix ups. Expect a convenient, good value stop with modern comforts and a few operational quirks.

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Facilities

Fitness room earns positive notes and parking is easy; the hotel is pet friendly. Multiple reviews mention a cold (and sometimes small) pool and occasional elevator outages, and there is no hot tub.

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Abby

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a very nice hotel, clean rooms and beds were comfy but the pool was cold and the tile in the pool area was awful. My 4 kids and I walked in and my 8 year old slipped just walking (luckily didn’t fall) and my 5 year old went to get out of the pool and slipped, fell back and hit the back of her head. She was fine thank goodness. The pool was a disappointment since I have 4 small children (10,8, 5 and 4) that look forward to that part of staying in the hotel.

8

Jason

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Elevator was not operational during entire stay. Our room was on the 3rd floor

10

Kerri

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean and had a lovely fitness center - better than many hotels we stay in. The staff was friendly. Breakfast was good. It is in a nice area of town with plenty of nearby dining choices and walking/biking trails. We enjoyed our stay!

8

Debra

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast. Pool was too cold to swim in.

10

Kathryn

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice to stay. Great seafood resturant across the street. 😕no hot tub or guest laundry. Would stay again.

4

Linda

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only issue is our room is on 3rd floor, and come back from supper and elevator does not work. Being 65 with bad knees and legs, hard to walk up all the stairs. So since elevator does not work cannot go down to pool are with kids and grandkids

4

Shay

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was okay. Beds were small. Pool is very small. Rooms were clean. Great location.

10

Lynn

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean hotel. Pillows were very comfortable. The breakfast was a good variety and the eggs were delicious. Best of all they allow pets!

6

Catherine

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Swimming pool too cold

10

Cynthia

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across reviews, with many calling rooms and common areas spotless and well maintained. A minority reported lapses such as leftover trash, stained or soiled linens, and musty or moldy odors.

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Brian

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

spotless

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Drew

18 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was ok until the second nor I g of out stay when I exited the shower on day two. I used the last clean towel and dried off. When I was done, I realized there was fresh blood on both sides of the towel and a solid stain. After nearly vomiting I showered again and was furious.

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Allison

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

From the outside, the hotel looks great and the lobby is clean but our room was terrible. It smelled so bad and we found mold in the ducts and AC unit. When I brought it to the front desk, they said there was no way but did not want to address the issue. Very unhappy with the interaction. The rest of the hotel was fine. We used the workout room and pool and ate breakfast there and all were good, just our room ruined the stay for us.

6

Delbert

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok, but not real clean.

10

Sohail

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean spacious room and excellent breakfast!

6

Terrie

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The floor needed to be vacuumed around the bed/what looked like blood on on the bathroom counter/ Sheets had a brown gunk on it and hair in the shower. I was placed on the first floor window and only had sheers to the window. Several work trucks around the back entrance doors.

10

Nichole

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, breakfast was great, staff was friendly

10

Leslie

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful. No would stay here again on my next trip through town.

10

Neal

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very clean and well maitained

6

Kaytlyn

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything seemed fine overall, and breakfast was good, however the alarm clock was pre-set for 5am and the off button did not work, the sheets had some small brown stains on them, and I found someone else’s dirty sock in the bathroom. The deadbolt latch also was very loose so I was happy to have been traveling with my dog.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and comfortable with generally quiet spaces and well liked beds. Common drawbacks include unusually high bed heights, occasional noise, and minor maintenance issues such as nonworking or noisy fridges, AC problems, and limited storage or bathroom fixtures.

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Steven

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Likes: Convenient - near restaurants and freeway. Clean. Good breakfast. Dislikes: Noises coming from room above - sounded like things being dropped and people running.

8

Susan

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds were a bit high for a couple of shorter seniors like us. Drain in bathroom sink was slow. Could use a little more space for packing and unpacking. Everything else great.

4

Thomas

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The air conditioner was not working. The fan only worked.

6

Jennifer

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walls pretty thin, so listened to neighbors TV for a while, and A/C was noisy too.

6

Marylin

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hight of the bed is an absolute no go for me. I will not stay there again as I cannot sit on the edge of the bed due to the hight. I also could not get in or out of the bed without an unstable step stool and I am an adult. There is absolutely no reason for a bed to be that high off the floor.

8

Mary

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was not quite as firm as I like. A few aspects of the room seemed unfinished--a closet with no rods or shelves, a nice shower with no place to put the bar of soap. Otherwise everything was clean and pleasant, and the breakfast was good.

8

Matthew

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately we arrived late due to weather. So we couldn’t explore the surrounding area. Room was comfortable. Bed was very comfortable! Clean room and good breakfast. One thing I must complain about, the mini fridge didn’t work. We needed it for some perishable items and it did not chill.

8

LEON

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds are very high. I am 5'8" and when I sat on the edge of the bed, my feet were 6-8" off the floor. To further complicate things, the edges of the mattress are very soft so you feel like you are going to slip off the mattress and fall 8" to the floor. The staff was pleasant. The breakfast was good and it was convenient to the freeway.

10

Frank

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good. Including the extra-tall bed!

8

Jerome

13 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bed is too high! Loose cabinet door that encloses the refrigerator. And hook missing back of bathroom door. Thank you!

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Service

Service is often described as friendly, helpful, and efficient at check in, with staff accommodating special requests. Some guests experienced billing errors or room assignment mix ups that allowed unwanted entry, and occasional lapses in professionalism.

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David

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at the time seven other people were checking in and there was but one person on at the time. She handled it quickly and professionally and with a smile.

6

Tina

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The first night I was there, somehow they double booked my room and I had somebody walk into my room around midnight. They had been given a key and it overrode the safety lock and they were able to walk right in. Then I got a phone call from the front desk basically asking me when I checked in, who checked me in etc. I knew what time I checked in but how in the world would I remember who checked me in? It was very unsettling and I ended up putting the chair under the door the rest of the nights that I was there. Likely, I will stay somewhere else my next trip to Ankeny.

10

Elizabeth

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great customer service

10

Delores

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely great staff and place to stay

10

Shanika

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was wonderful. The staff were so kind and helpful.

10

Greg

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was patient and helpful in managing our double booking.

10

Cesar

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service… WOW!!! Outstanding

10

Nadine

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived around 1am. The front desk staff was super friendly and helped us get our room quickly. The room was spacious. The smoke detector was chirping and the front desk lady came right away. My 6 year old commented “She was nice”. 😊

10

John

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very helpful. After I accidentally left my pillow they shipped it back to me.

10

Kaylene

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy check in! Great staff!

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Location

Convenient just off the interstate in a quiet, safe area with restaurants and shopping nearby. One review noted access was confusing due to road construction.

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10

Kristin

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location. Easily accessible off the interstate

10

Terese

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were traveling with our dog, and this was a perfect choice. Convenient location, quiet & very clean. Staff was very friendly.

8

Ray

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is so difficult to find that it's CIA-worthy. Not LaQuinta's fault (road construction), but annoying, nonetheless. Same with group of young people (AAU?) hanging out in the lobby at very high volume – when I arrived, then before dinner, then after dinner. Same folks, same noise. Located in a cluster of other hotels, this doesn't strike me as a great location.

10

Judy

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was in a great locaation. Two good restaurants within walking distance. Very clean and amazingly quiet. Nice breakfast. Shopping close. Would stay again.

8

Sarah

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We just stayed 12 hours so it fit the bill. Nothing great but nothing wrong. Easy to find and good location near highway.

8

Merle

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access off the interstate. Quiet area with a number of dining options nearby.

10

Tyrone

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel convenient location

10

James

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. It was close to Iowa State and to Des Moines.

10

Stephanie

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was clean and affordable. Also was not too far from Des Moines which is where we spent sone of our time

8

Karla

7 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised as hot, varied, and well stocked. Some guests found items limited or underwhelming at times, or noted coffee quality and replenishment could be better.

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Ray

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No whole milk, only meat option was powdered eggs each day. They did have things like waffles, biscuits and gravy, bagles and similar (things i don't like to eat) but no bacon or sausage. Coffee was cool.

10

Claudia

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I came to work at the State Fair from the USS Battleship in San Pedro, California. The place was about 20 minutes from the airport and less than 15 minutes from the Fair. Place is clean. Lots of parking. Great, hot breakfast choices. I highly recommend this place. I'll be back next year. Thank you!

10

Cynthia

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast and accommodations.

8

Patricia

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Easy location to get in and out. The breakfast was not very good, but the room was nice and quiet. Water pressure in the shower was great compared to others.

10

Suzanne

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff were great. Awesome breakfast

10

Daniel

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were good, breakfast great, & all at a reasonable price.

10

Leah

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The breakfast was good, and they even had strawberry and whipped toppings for the waffles, although our favorites breakfast items of bacon and omelets were only served one of the five mornings. The pool was clean and a good temperature. The hot chocolate station in the lobby was nice. The hotel was quiet and appeared lightly occupied.

8

Stacey

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place.. Staff was friendly and place was kept pretty clean.. Would be perfect but for 2 things.. Beds and pillows and not the most comfortable and the breakfast was not very good.. Most comparable hotels have bacon, chocolate milk, regular scrambled eggs, ect.. You know? Here, Scrambled egg patties with peppers in them, sausage only, white milk only... Just constructive criticism, thats all.. These items are cheap in bulk from Sam's once again..

10

Jacqueline

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property satisfied our needs during a one night stay. The room was clean and quiet, the bed was comfortable. The only thing that would have made the stay better was breakfast. By 8am, most of the breakfast options were depleted.

10

melissa

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast options were fantastic

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Bathtub with Grab Bars)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility)

Room, 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility, Bathtub with Grab Bars)

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