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Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.5 star property
Motel near Adventureland in Altoona

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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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Altoona

In Altoona .You'll find Cinemark Altoona and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Outlets of Des Moines and Altoona Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Adventureland - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cinemark Altoona - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel near Adventureland in Altoona
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers its guests an indoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Altoona motel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

We should mention

  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 449 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bashir

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than expected

The room was spacious, clean and neat. The furniture was new but the chairs weren't very comfy. We liked the kitchenette with the large refrigerator. The inside of the hotel was good but the outside was trashy, I saw lots off cigarette butts, beer cans and paper trash around the building. The outside door had key readers but were opened without the keycard. The room was much nicer than most econo hotels and the price was right. If you are just passing through, it's ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a shame that no effort is made to the exterior, trash, etc. since the inside was in good condition and the room was like new.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I didn't like was the fact the lighting was poorly done in the main area of the room. The only lighting you have is the little lights by the bed. Their just barely enough light from them to see the bed and other furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth(Katie)

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandrya, Sioux City

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean, walking distance to Adventureland. Right next to a gas station and close to interstate. Staff was able to provide extra pillows upon request.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scotty

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expedia should remove this hotel. It was the worst. Bedding was very old towels were like shop rags. Felt unsafe. Needs to be torn down. Wish we could get our money back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ceryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was run down, the room smelled like mildew and was super humid and gross feeling in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was clean. The rest of the property was dirty and in disrepair. Pool was out of service, gutter was hanging off the building, hallway carpet was nasty. They were low on pillows and towels. Was far below expectations for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pool was closed although that wasn't posted online.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Josh

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

Very bad

This had to be one of the worse places I’ve stayed, first off the hallway to our room smelt like cigarette smoke our room smelts musty, there were power cords from air conditioner laying on the floor in our room, our son went to was his hands and the handle fell off from sink, electrical box and wires were just laying in the bottom of the cabinet under the sink, the bathroom had no lock on it went to pool to let kids swim and sign said it was closed someone ripped off the key card reader going into pool and pool looked like it had not run in a long time.
Power cords just laying on floor
Cord on lamp frayed
Pool was shut down and looked like it hadn’t been open for awhile
Handle came off the sink first time using it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025