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Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$75
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12

Explore the area

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3225 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Adventureland
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Altoona motel close to Adventureland
Along with an indoor pool, this motel has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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 and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East features an indoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. The property has a 24-hour front desk. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East has designated areas for smoking.

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

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • 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

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

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

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Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 419 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Charles

Deteriorated property, derelict vehicles.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After staying in the same room on the fourth day manager guy comes to my door at midnight saying I didn't pay my bill for that day I told him I did he took me to the front desk said he couldn't find it on the computer I told him I paid online with the lady that was working flat out called me a liar said I was lying I didn't pay I told him I did pay I could show him the itinerary number and he called me a liar again I explained to him when I paid what time I paid he went and got the lady that check me in and she confirmed I checked in and paid she forgot to enter it in the computer I have never been called a liar to my face four times
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just stayed one night. Asked about weekly rate. Crazy high. Gives no discount for the longer you stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Knocked on my door at midnight saying I didn't pay for my room as ND to vacate walked to office with him I told him I been there for 3 days already I paid online and went to o front desk which lady that working checked me in and reset my key he called me a liar 4 times and wanted me to vacate immediately I argued telling him I had itinerary number confirmed my payment he finally went got lady who checked me in and she made the mistake of not putting me in that room him calling me a lier is unacceptable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gambella

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice and prompt. My room was clean. The motel itself was quiet. Love the little kitchenette and that they’re pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mayra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. Great price kind staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

...Not the best place I've stayed at!

The pics in the listing are very deceiving. It took a while to get checked in. I explained to the man at the front desk I was traveling alone. He originally gave me a room around back, I did not feel safe and secure back there. So, it took another few minutes to get something on the ground floor close to the office. They then gave me a room with a light switch that didn't work, hence no light above the mirror. When I questioned the housekeeper about it, she simply stated that "it didn't work, no light there". I was too tired from my trip, and it was already a second room switch, so I made the best of it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

jean

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stove doesn’t work
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mercedes

I paid online, and it did not mention anything about a security deposit. I still have not gotten it back it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany, Des Moines

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t be surprised

Terrible exterior but has updated rooms. No elevator. Near Adventure Land.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheri

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany, Des Moines

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hurtz

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had no hot water no amenities in the room and horrible service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was inexpensive and good enough for one night. Staff were courteous at check in. No elevators (only stairs) to second floor. Being next to a truck stop there was some evening noise but that settled down during the night. There was a surprise 50$ deposit required that was refunded a few days later as they promised.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle, Des Moines

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, thorsby

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025