Nightly rates from $69
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 2, 2012 Check-out: Jun 3, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.5
out of 5
6 reviews
good price

Didn't get the room requested. Asked for a smoking room and didn't get one. Nothing for... See full review

  • Linda
  • Apr 25, 2010
not quite the ritz

I think some times you get what you pay for. The pool area was dirty and the pool had way to much... See full review

  • gym mom
  • Nov 9, 2009
This Motel 6 offers a wide variety of amenities including: 24-hour front desk service, facilities for persons with disabilities and complimentary coffee. For a nominal charge fax services are available. Snack, beverage and ice centers are available. We offer several room types including rooms with one or two beds.

Motel 6 Des Moines East Altoona Rooms

Deluxe
2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking, Micro-Fridge
Standard
Standard 2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking

Hotel Map

Nearby airports
Des Moines Intl Airport, (DSM), 13.00, MI, NE;
Area description
Suburban

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Data port Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Heated Guest Rooms
  • High-speed Internet
  • Indoor Pool
  • Internet Access
  • Maid Service
  • Microwave
  • Modem in Room
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Security
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • TV Remote Control
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

Grandma Max Restaurant
adjacent
Big Steer Restaurant and Lounge
4.0 blocks
Applebees
1.0 mile
Galaxy Coffee House
1.0 mile
B-Bops
1.5 miles
Claxtons Smokehouse and Grill
1.5 miles
El Torito Mexican Restaurant
2.0 miles
Fireside Grill
5.0 miles

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (6)

Ratings and reviews for Motel 6 Des Moines East Altoona

Overall score

2.5 / 5
6 out of 6
Amenities:
2.3
Room cleanliness:
2.5
Hotel staff:
3.2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3.3

17% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Motel 6 Des Moines East Altoona

Reviewer score

1
New Widow
Trenton, MO
May 2, 2010

Worst Service I have ever had.

I have stayed at this motel many times over the past 20 years with my husband, this time I was there to decorate his grave and I did not get any of the things I requested, the staff was very rude. This was a very difficult time for me as it was. I will not be back. There are many other places in the area and I will willing pay the extra for proper service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Motel 6 Des Moines East Altoona

Reviewer score

3
Linda
Oskaloosa,, IA
Apr 25, 2010

good price

Didn't get the room requested. Asked for a smoking room and didn't get one. Nothing for breakfast, just coffee.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Motel 6 Des Moines East Altoona

Reviewer score

2
gym mom
ottumwa Ia
Nov 9, 2009

not quite the ritz

I think some times you get what you pay for. The pool area was dirty and the pool had way to much chlorine in it. One swim and it faded my daughter swimsuit really bad. The room smelled. No breakfast and right next to a truck stop. Sorry, but it was all around bad.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Motel 6 Des Moines East Altoona

Reviewer score

3
motel king
Business
saint louis
Jun 29, 2009

Altoona

I dont expect much from Motel 6. Bring your own shampoo (saves them 25 Cents). Now they charge $3 to get online when all the other hotels give it to you for free. Thats just cheep. Only one towel in the room too. If it wasnt only 1x2 that might be ok but for 2 people it was a real challenge.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

gas & fast food were close by.

Review of Motel 6 Des Moines East Altoona

Reviewer score

2
Laurel
USA
Jun 10, 2007

The room was OK except ...

The room was OK except the maid service was very poor. Only the trash was emptied. Wet towels were left on the floor and the beds were not made. The front desk staff were all very friendly and there was a nice indoor pool. Air conditioning in room worked well. Several restaurants very close.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Several restaurants from fast food to sit down meals.

Review of Motel 6 Des Moines East Altoona

Reviewer score

4
Robert
Cedar Rapids, IA
Apr 28, 2007

good value for the money

It was a pleasant place to stay with good prices. We were not interested in there being a pool or dining facilities, so that did not apply to us. The room was clean with not many ammenities, but we did not care. We always appreciate having an easy chair in the room, but there wasn't one...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
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