Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.0 star property
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Indoor pool
Vending machine
Exterior
Television
Lobby

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
3225 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Grand View Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Altoona

Located in Altoona, Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East is within a 15-minute drive of Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. .This motel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Wells Fargo Arena and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Drake University.

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 16 min walk
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 17 min walk
  • Adventureland - 2 min drive
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel with free parking, near Adventureland
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 115 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. If you're ready for some gaming fun, you can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free casino shuttle

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 99
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 89

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 195 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 224 out of 1003 reviews" "

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gurel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here pretty regularly, and have not had a bad experience yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always nice to me. It is a good place to stay and there are lots of nearby options for food etc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, close to many things to do. Good place to rest and refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Eureka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Same things as my last review. I like the staff here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall decent place to rest and relax. Many nearby options for most anything you want to do, the area is not really walking friendly however. The staff is always friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
It was a good stay for the night, right off the interstate. Safe but looks a little creepy with the truck parking behind. Good price for the night though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly; property was mediocre at best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good beds!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
For the price it wasn’t terrible the room just had a weird smell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil and

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

OK room for an overnight stay
Worked for the night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not so good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is decent place to rest and clean up. It is not realy walking friendly though. Many things nearby too do. Wish they would re-open the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel is close to everything, not really walking friendly though. The interstate is right there, so some noise issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services, my favorite hotel 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024