Name: Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Address: 3225 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, 50009, US

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Jennifer

My room was clean, parking was limited

4/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Rachel

The sink was clogged, slow to drain, used bar of soap left in shower, toilet seat nearly pitched me to the ground, questionable brown splatter on the wall.

2/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

Suzanne

Dirty floors, dirty bedding, and nothing was changed out

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Daniel

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4/10

Poor

22 Jul 2026

Jodi

I have to tell you, I am not one to complain BUT I will not stay at a Motel 6 again. The entrance/check in area of the hotel was filthy, the gentleman behind the counter was LESS THAN polite & helpful, The pool was NOT open, I was directed to the laundry room to get an extra pillow myself. My room was not cleaned while I was out, for my 2nd night stay. My toilet seat was not secure on the stool and flopped off the bowl when sat on. The one GOOD thing was that my air conditioning worked well during my stay.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

Jodi

The room was clean. But the rest of the property was questionable. The price of the room was over priced.

Friends

2/10

Poor

21 Jul 2026

Dustin

We were supposed to stay on 103. The parking lot had people possibly living in it. The hotel smelled terrible. The walls were gross ,ceiling tiles were missing. Our room smelled like someone smoked 3 packs of Marlboro reds right before we walked into our non smoking room. The bedding was dirty and had burn holes in it. We left our key and walked out. Horrible do not stay here.

Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Mindi

After arriving to the room I did have an already over flowed toilet. It was neither clean nor flushed. Front desk did give me a plunger and asked I try that first before moving rooms. Moved to different room…room smelled of urine. Floors were sticky. Bed sheets were stained with I’m not sure what. At this point I was too exhausted to deal with the hand written note on the front desk regarding refunds. Other than the staff being willing to move me to another room, my overall comment is that I would not stay at this motel 6 again.

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Scott

It did have a clean room, but as you walked in to the motel, there was dog crap right outside the entrance, trash all around, with what looked like a few abandoned vehicles, staff was nice, but lots of things not working or closed, like the pool, and the ice machine, but the room was nice and clean.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2026

Renee

I traveled with a small clean pet and she got fleas because the room was filthy. I ask for new bed linens due to dog hair inside and outside of bedding. Dry dog poop on their remodeled floors. It was too late when I arrived to make any changes. As long as they allow dirt and uncleanliness with the room and pets it will be a breeding ground for fleas. They let pets stay for free but that’s what you get with free.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Jeremy

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Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Carrie

Air conditioner

Self

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

Amber

They do not have a pool and have not for a long time yet they still advertise it. The television gets like 6 channels. Was inexpensive.

Self

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

June

Light above sink didn’t work. Tub faucet was very hard to use. Needed more bed pillows or some that weren’t so flat. No ice

Family

2/10

Poor

10 May 2026

Connie

The man who supervised the place he couldn't understand or hear him half of the time also we checked out the room before we stayed because the place looked shabby on the outside and inside. Went into the room peeled back the sheets and there was dirt and dead bugs in the bed there were footprints on the floor like someone had been in the pool. We asked about the pool he said well you can go there if you want but there's no pool so we didn't understand that the place smelled and everything just seems so dirty. I demanded my money back and we did not stay there.

Friends

4/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Steven

Yikes. We stayed at this hotel because it was close to the casino and the reviews were ok. I was unable to get ice out of the ice machine. There was small pieces of trash in the hallway. It was obvious it was never vacuumed. There was a stench in the entire property and the lobby was used as a storage area with large boxes. Undesirables in the hallway and parking lot. Small uncomfortable bed and pillows. My friend was unable to lock his 1st floor window, we had to use an ice scraper to prevent the window from being opened from the outside. No breakfast and they do not have a casino shuttle as they advertise. The bathroom is very small and the towels were old and stained. Stay away

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Joseph

It was outstanding

Self

2/10

Poor

28 Apr 2026

Justin

Nasty

Self

2/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

Justin

Everything was horrible, I’d never recommend this place to anyone

Self

2/10

Poor

27 Feb 2026

Amanda

The floor was sticky and it was very dirty

Self

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2026

Jason

Counters were dirty, floor was covered with debris. Tv cable was broken. It was much cheaper on Expedia. Owner was not happy. Was rude when I showed him the price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Will

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Sherrie

Doing remodeling. Ice machine was broke on second floor pool wasn't open

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

David

Everything was great!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Bruce

Yes

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2026

Dan

Couldn't take a bath because the tub stopper was missing. The room temperature was ok so I didn't need to touch the AC or the Heater.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Isaac

Good

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Ronnie

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10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Eric

Clean room, comfortable bed, good shower. Good value.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Timothy

Great!

Business

2/10

Poor

09 Nov 2025

Alex

All of the above

4/10

Poor

26 Oct 2025

Coralea

I guess you get what you pay for.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

sierra

clean room, nice bathroom, nice staff, amazing AC. good location. good tv channels

Self

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2025

Mika

Bedspread was not clean,

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Kyle

Toilet collapsing through floor

Staff was friendly but there was exposed wiring next to the vanity in the bathroom and the floor was warped all over and failing including the toilet falling through the floor

Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Oct 2025

Lydia

There was mold smell all throughout the room, no toiletries, the one pillow was soaked in a yellow stain. Garbage by the door as soon as you walk in. Drugged up people by the door and a receptionist who could care less about her job. ZERO STARS

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Jeremy

Yes there is stuff near by great staff and it was nice and cool in there

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2025

Travis

not that bad, clean with a few issues

room was clean and in a good location, the refrigerator was missing from the room, the tv was damaged and the pool was not open, but it was not expensive

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2025

Jolene

Mice everywhere

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

17 Aug 2025

Cara

The motel is very ran down…. It’s ok for the price but we won’t stay again. Tv didn’t work, it sits on dresser and the spot on the wall where it’s supposed to hang is an exposed mess. Not great for kids at night. Stairwell and motel in general needs cleaned and updated

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

CHRISTINA

We just needed a place to shower and sleep that was clean. This fit the bill.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

13 Aug 2025

DENNIS

No pool no ice machine spiders in the room

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

11 Aug 2025

Jack

Pool not even open

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

10 Aug 2025

Timothy

Horrible experience

The room smelled like mold in every area. The Air Conditioner ran but it was very humid the entire night. Unable to watch Netflix on the TV. No shampoo or conditioner provided. Pool was not open.

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Aug 2025

Richard

Older Motel Six showing signs of neglect. Plumbing installation poorly done, caulk and paint sloppy, no tissues in room and none at front desk. Courtyard full of weeds.

Beds ok and room had big fridge and microwave. Newer TVs.

Truck stop next door, so be advised.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

09 Aug 2025

Amber

The lady that checked me in was very nice. Very accommodating, but when I went to my first room. The light in the bathroom didn't even work. Then I went to a different room after letting her know. The second room smelt like mildew and had black mold in the air conditioning vent. So then I told her I needed a different one. Went to another room to check it. A smelt like mildew again, black mold in the vent of the air conditioner as well and I do have pictures. Finally, when we got to the fourth room, the lights at least most of them worked one around the bed didn't work and the 1 outside of the bathroom where the sink was didn't work. To continue my evening my remote stop working in the middle of my stay and the toilet stop working properly.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Laura

I likes this motel because it was very clean and very friendly and very safe to stay this is my second time staying here and I would stay here again

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2025

Lynn

Where do I even start…beds were comfortable, pillows were flat wafers, floors were clean vinyl flooring so that part was good. Very poor lighting, some lights didn’t work, the vanity light around the mirror above sink didn’t work so very little light to do your hair and makeup etc…that just plain sucked. The bathroom was old but clean. The safety latch inside the door was broke so really didn’t give and extra security when locking door besides deadbolt. The AC worked fine BUT the vent fins were covered in black mold on the front of the thing…that was very concerning. The window didn’t have any screens and barely opened. Outside areas are very run down, damaged walls, damaged AC units, brickwork, no mowing or landscaping of any kind…lots of weeds everywhere. The courtyard in the middle of complex had zero yard maintenance landscaping it was all overgrown weeds and a rundown seating area. The pool was closed not sure why but didn’t look like it was in very good condition. The check in was very difficult to u understand because they have thick glass around the front desk with just a small opening at the counter to hear through and the workers are foreign so I couldn’t understand them very well at all…their check in takes a long time and they had lines of people waiting to check in, it was unreal. We were there for Race weekend and so were alot of other people. So with all that said I will say the room did feel clean so I guess that’s the most important part.

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2025

kimberly

Humidity

The room always felt humid and clothes felt damp. Uncomfortable pillows & bed. Very sticky floors due to humidity? Staff were so so. Wouldn't stay again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2025

Teresa

Room was clean, but had to check in and get key later because no rooms was clean. Some customers had to wait until midnight to get in room

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025

Chris

It was just right for a one night stay on the road.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2025

Audra

Bedding could’ve had a little more substance. Froze the whole night, even after turning the air up

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2025

Dorene

Won't stay there again

2/10

Poor

25 Jul 2025

mackenzie

I got bit up by bed bugs and was told the pool was open and it wasn't

Business_and_leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Elizabeth

5 Star Service

Made the reservation last minute. Staff got me a room downstairs near the rear exit. Was very helpful and friendly.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2025

Katie

Room was clean

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Left more tired

I could not hear the desk check through the glass wall and was constantly bent over to the little hole in the glass to try to hear him.
It looks like they tried to do a revamp but some of it was not done well, like they didn't cut the paint close to any of wall features. The floor was not level, so everything felt like it was falling towards the bed.
It was pretty clean, but damp. The AC was loud and did not take away any of the humidity.
The toilet was running and making a horrible noise, so I tried to trouble shoot, and I looked in the tank and it looks like someone else had tried to fix it by tying some cord to the arm, I have no idea, but I couldn't get it to stop, so I cashed the front desk and he came up and told me it was fine. I said it wasn't fine. He told me he could move me to another room if I book another night.
So I turned the water off and used the garbage can to flush the toilet.
No sound proofing. You can hear the outside noise and doors closing all night long.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2025

Keren

Mixed feelings

The room was clean - nice vinyl plank flooring, very modern/updated, with a microwave and fridge, easily accessible from I-80.

That said, the pillows were the flattest I've ever seen in a hotel, there was no drain stopper for the bathtub/shower, and the bathroom sink light/mirror was on the fritz like a strobelight. There was no coffeemaker or blowdryer in the room.

The rest of the hotel was in disrepair - chipped paint on the walls and handrails, no working ice maker to be found, no elevator, and weird guards on the stair treads. The courtyard to the pool was full of weeds. This made for an unpleasant experience, and not worth the $105.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Pedro

Perfect

It was grate, super clean

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Aaron

A very good stay. Hotel was recently updated and comfortable. Bot ice machines were malfunctioning during our stay, but staff made ice available on request to help alleviate the inconvenience. Great hotel for the price and we will be returning here next year!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Fredrick

I will definitely stay there again!

4/10

Poor

08 Jul 2025

James

Manager knocked on my door at midnight told me I had to vacate cuz I didn't pay I tried to show him my itinerary number that I paid he took me down to the office called me a liar told me to get out and then found out the girl who checked me in didn't do it properly on the computer I had to ask him to apologize

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Simon

Very good @@@@@

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2025

Wynnie

Inadequate

No refrigerator or coffee maker or blow dryer

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2025

Leanne

There was no light over the sink…. No mirrors in the room…. And the a/c didn’t take the humidity out… everything felt damp in the room!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Graham

Open 24 hours. We checked in at 2am! Nice room.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Angelore

Good customer service .

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2025

Crystal

There were no soap or shampoo or conditioner. All the ice makers were broken. There were no working coffee are. You really need step it up and make better. I would never stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2025

Donavon

Very accommodating

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2025

Allison

It was good

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Jun 2025

Maria

The door in between floors was rigged and tied back with wire staff helped get us a different room but very impersonable. I didnt get the \" Im gald your staying with us feeling. I will not stay again

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

Keith A

It was a basic room. A/C had some problems and a small drip from the faucet. But we were there to sleep and that is what we did.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Brenda

Place is neat and clean

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

10 Jun 2025

Weston

Well, first of all when we got there and checked in our room, had a used bed and no TV on the wall. I went down to tell the front desk person and he told another guy right in front of me that we asked for a room with fewer amenities for a cheaper price, which is not true. After arguing with him for a few minutes, he ended up giving us another room going into that room. There’s no comforters on the beds. Blood stain on the floor overall just not the greatest experience we’ve had with your company. We usually love staying at motel 6s on our travels.
After fighting with him for a while about it, he gave us another room. That room had no comforters on the beds, and the floorboards were all separated.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Brenda

Quiet and clean

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Brenda

Nice property and quiet place

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Cheyenne

Pool was great, they were very nice and answered any questions we had. Will definitely be returning

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2025

Paul

The bullet proof glass, made me a little nervous when I checked in. But, the stay went well..

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 May 2025

Bradley

Stay away!!!!!

Absolutely a terrible disgusting place. My kids were crying it’s so bad. Motel 6 should condemn this pile of crap! Bugs in bathtub. Smoke. Absolutely disgusting

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Janella

The staff was very nice and friendly

Business_and_leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

01 May 2025

Richard

There was no hit water. And they knew it when we checked in. No hot water for two days. They did offer a two hour late check out. Rather have the HOT WATER. Very dirty area.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2025

James C

Ambiance, or lack of same

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2025

Anna

Motel 6 in Altoona Iowa wouldn't take my expedia reservation. Also, it was a dump! What looked like homeless people were hanging put in the lobby. The person at the desk (behind bullet proof glass) didnt speak english. Needless to say, i didnt stay there

Business Pet

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

the ice machine not in working order found a bug on the bed not sure what kind it was black and oval like I don't think we will stay there again

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Apr 2025

Valerie

Bed was very uncomfortable and the pillows were very thin

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2025

Amber

Not kid friendly there was guy in this underwear outside all the time going in and out a door that the deadbolt was ripped out of had to ask for towels for the pool they said we had to “exchange our room towels to get pool towels” the light had no bulb in it for the mirror to get ready in front of no soap in the shower cigarette buts inside and outside of the building the TV would not turn off we had to sleep with it on couldn’t figure it out terrible stay will not be returning ever.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Krystal

Friendly staff

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Krystal

Friendly staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Krystal

Made guests feel important

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Krystal

Friendly staff,

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Krystal

Nice quite area

Business Self

2/10

Poor

08 Mar 2025

Jack

Icky place

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2025

Whitney Smith

It was good for what I needed and that was a one place to stay

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2025

Schyler

My stay was great the price is great and the staff are very friendly and polite nice place to rest and rejuvenate

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Dustin

Nice

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2024

Corey

Friendly staff, clean rooms, close to things to do and nearby food options. I believe the pool is open again, but I have not tried it out yet.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Dec 2024

Debra

i'm disapointed that this place can charge a competitive rate but do not offer even a small breakfast and most of the time no coffee is availlable. however, the staff is very friendly and this motel is convenient to the truck stop. the rooms are beautiful and always clean .

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Gurel

Ok

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2024

Corey

I stay here pretty regularly, and have not had a bad experience yet.

Business_and_leisure Self