The La Quinta Inn Des Moines is just minutes from a variety of fine restaurants, the shopping venues at Valley Junction and Jordan Creek Town Center, and the entertainment venues of downtown Des Moines. From here, visit such attractions as the Living History Museum and Adventureland Amusement Park, or try your luck at Prairie Meadows Casino. When attending events at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, SEC Taylor Baseball Stadium, and the Iowa Events Center, we would love to have you as our guest. We are 10 miles west of downtown, just eight miles from Mercy Hospital. Walk from here to Farm Bureau Insurance and Hyvee Corporation. We are five miles from Camp Dodge, eight from Drake University, and 30 from Iowa State University. Relax on the large outdoor sundeck at the La Quinta Inn Des Moines, or head indoors for a plunge in the heated pool and soothing hot tub. Great service starts mornings in the lobby with a delicious Free Bright Side Breakfast® prepared by our friendly staff, on the house! Make your own waffles! Here on business? All of our rooms and public areas now have free high speed wireless Internet access for your convenience. We have a meeting room perfect for 25 people, plus fax/copy services available at the 24-hour front desk. We have a guest laundry facility and plenty of bus and RV parking, so book as many rooms as you need and stay as long as you like!