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Motel 6 Des Moines East

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3225 Adventureland Dr, I-80 at exit #142, Altoona, IA 50009
Ranked #5 of 8 hotels in Altoona
3.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Motel 6 Des Moines East
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Ottumwa, Iowa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Upon arrival we had a very friendly desk clerk. She was very fast and efficient. We were on the second floor which is ok for me, but they do not have an elevator. When we got in our room they had painted put in new fixtures, sink and towel holders. The mattresses seemed to be changed from the last time... More

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Storm Lake, Iowa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

This is definitely a no-frills place to lay your head for the night. Plain white walls, no artwork, nothing fancy. There isn't even much space in the lobby. However, it is clean and comfortable. Also, there is a truck stop next door with a nice diner.

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Huntington Beach, CA
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

This Motel 6 exemplifies why I usually choose this chain as I travel coast to coast: Low cost, clean, basic, no frills, no surprises/hidden costs. A clean basic place to sleep, shower, get up, grab some coffee and go. And location, just off the main highway. And that's what I got. The room was clean, the linens and bath clean,... More

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Monroe, New York
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129 reviews 129 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
187 helpful votes 187 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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This is your typical average Motel 6....This property is one of the older/non renovated motel 6's. Very Good location along the interstate, plenty of food/gas stations at this exit. (as well as a racetrack/ casino~Praire Meadows) This hotel shares part of its parking lot with a large truck stop, so it is always very busy which translates into a little... More

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altoona, Iowa, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

they helped us ever way,when halloween came they helped with costumes and the school bus picked the kids up at the door,if u need a place that u can pay weekly this is it,the kids loved the pool and the workers were great.stayed back in 2007 to 2008

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Carmel, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011
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For the price, this was a decent facility. I had trouble with the WIFI, it kept knocking me offline. However, I was given a full refund. The desk clerks were friendly and helpful in recommending shopping and restaurants in the area.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2010

Surprised to have a pool in the least expensive motel in the area. No problems checking in or sleeping and then on the road again.

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tv2107
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2009

Smell in room was extremely musty, & room felt very wet. Pressure of shower SUCKED, only a mist came out, couldnt even get shampoo out of hair (not relaxing AT ALL) No fridge or alarm clock in room.. (for spending $200 for only 2 nights I would at least expect an alarm clock-COME ON!) Halls were HOT & dirty, carpet... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2009

This hotel was okay. We've stayed at better, and at better prices. It's all you'd expect at Motel 6 and not much more. The only down side was the bed spread...it really needed some cleaning. The underside of it was stained and dirty. Otherwise, it was okay. It is very close Adventureland!

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Council Bluffs
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2008

I stayed at this Motel 6 in East Des Moines / Altoona Iowa. I thought it was excellent. The service was great, the front desk clerks (evening~ check in and day~check out)were very polite and nice. I say there is nothing wrong with this location. I was there the beginning of June 2008 and I plan on going to this... More

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Address: 3225 Adventureland Dr, I-80 at exit #142, Altoona, IA 50009
Price range (per night):* INR2,787 - 4,793

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