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Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.5 star property

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned bedding, a large mirror, and a shower area.
A reception desk with a computer, a phone, and a small shelf.
A compact hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a black refrigerator.
A row of vending machines with various beverages and snacks, including Aquafina water, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Coca-Cola.
A residential building with a covered patio and a small gazebo.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $75
$67 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Explore the area

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3225 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted heater.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a refrigerator.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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The price is $81
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

About the neighborhood

Altoona

With a stay at Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East in Altoona, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. .This motel is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Drake University.
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What's nearby

  • Adventureland - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cinemark Altoona - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪B-Bop's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers 40 accommodations with air conditioning. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, 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

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Motel
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Altoona
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Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 550 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Dequante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great prices, decent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super helpful and the rooms are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel & Great location and cheap !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
The housekeeping staff was always in top of things! Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough room with all immenities. Even had a little hotplate stove
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Feleica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Janice

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vehicles with flat tires in parking lot, large boxes lining hallway. Right by large truck stop which with abandoned vehicles made safety a concern as I needed to walk the dog before bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrible smells and trash in hallway...wonderful front desk people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet and the rooms were very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

Krystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures make it seem way better than it actually is. The lobby was dirty and boxes piled everywhere and the coffee station was gross. In the room there was cigarette burns on the comforter and the towels were gross. I wouldn’t waste your time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was super friendly and they got us everything we needed right away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed there for a few months and I must say how quiet the place is. The rooms were nice and clean. There is always someone at the front desk at all hours to help you when you need help. Vending machines actually have things you can eat and not just snacks!! Employees were very kind and helpful. No regrets in booking at Studio 6!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t stay here. Staff were sitting in next room didn’t come out. Pool was closed. Just gave the creeps.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and customer service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Mr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant surprise, has every i needed for a longer stay and truly good room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

Russell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
first room we were shown was horrible! They have a building for long stays and that's where they tried to put us. THE PIC YOU HAVE IS NOT ACCURATE! trash all over outside, pool closed, stained and cigarette burned bed linens. None of the standard amenities. DO NOT recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice especially for the price and the pool was nice and warm and clean as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I know that motel 6 kinda gets a bad rep, but this place is REALLY nice for what you're paying!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not recommend. We checked in and decided it would be better to drive the 3 hours home instead of staying. Dirty Musty smell throughout. Run down and broken. This property was nice 10 years ago when we stayed. Looks like new ownership has let this place deteriorate. The pictures online are so not accurate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! The room was great as well. A few small areas around the hotel could use some maintenance, but overall great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aging property with relatively clean rooms. Suitable for an extended stay on a budget. It's location is convenient for shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025