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Motel 6 Des Moines East

3225 Adventureland Dr, I-80 at exit #142, Altoona, IA 50009
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Motel 6 Des Moines East
Ranked #4 of 7 hotels in Altoona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

We just spent one night but it was a very pleasant stay..room was very clean and decor looked new...u don't have a refrigerator or hairdryer in room but for the price it was well worth it..will definitely stay again if I'm back that way

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

Really nicely updated Motel6. Room was very clean, clearly updated with the bamboo floors. Right near Adventureland if that's where you're headed. Restaurants nearby. Staff very accommodating, allowing me a late checkout. Smoking only permitted in Building B. One disadvantage is it is near the highway so there is some highway noise. The Flying J next door has excellent pizza!

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Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

I stopped here Oct. 2012 as I was driving down to Missouri. I was looking for an inexpensive, but comfy place to rest my head for a few hours before I hit the road again. This was my first stay at a Motel 6, and I was not impressed. The room was uninviting, and felt like I was sleeping in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

Let me start by saying that this is a Motel 6...so you shouldn't expect the amenities of the Hilton (or the price). That being said, this is the nicest Motel 6 I've ever stayed in, likely because of the clearly recent room upgrades/remodeling. Everything in the room appears newish and it is coordinated to give off a modern vibe (see... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012 via mobile

I found the corporate owned Motel 6 a nice value and is newly renovated. Great on the run location, but not a long term stay establishment. My stay was the Sunday night of Labor Day weekend. The pool is clean and very nice, although I did not enter the "bathing" pool...

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012 via mobile

We stopped at 11pm at this Motel 6 without any expectations, and we paid their regular rates. When we walked into the room, we saw clean remodeled rooms, which made the night/ stay great. The only issue is that in some parts of the motel there is cigarette smell, but not in the room.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2012

Cold tile floors in rooms. No lobby bathroom for kids. Small lightweight towels, no towels in pool area, no free breakfast, lots of rednecks as clients. Oh Boy! Breakfast next door way below average waitress no teeth. Yummy

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Ottumwa, Iowa
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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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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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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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Adventureland Inn
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Also Known As:
Motel 6 Altoona
Altoona Motel Six
Altoona Motel 6
Motel 6 Des Moines East Altoona, Iowa
Address: 3225 Adventureland Dr, I-80 at exit #142, Altoona, IA 50009
Region: United States > Iowa > Altoona
Amenities:
Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #4 of 7 hotels in Altoona
Price Range: £
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