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Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Altoona

At Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Outlets of Des Moines. Highlights at this motel include an indoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Altoona motel include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers its guests an indoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in 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 fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6) guidelines.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Motel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East on 31 Mar 2026 start from AU$90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

Yep, Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East have a pool?

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East has an indoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

No, Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 481 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

The room itself reasonable clean without any bugs as far as I could tell. The property is run down - halls look and smell like something out of a horror movie. It got me off the road when I was weary, but wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liona

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marshall

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unfortunately had a couple next to me that were high on something and continued to yell and scream at each another for 3 days straight, hallways carpet stained and smells of someone smoking pot. Also put down 100 deposit and left the room spotless with same amount of towels and sheets and pillow. I wased all linin and towels my first day there and day I left. Still have not recovered my deposit of $100 back and still no explaintion why. Has big nice inside pool which of course if was closed , hotel in good location if Ownerr would clean up the place , kick out the trouble makers and hold your rental customers to standard of keeping the peace and quiet and no drugs allowed, could be decent place. In mean time Do Not stay here
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley or Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dequante

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great prices, decent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was a pool with pictures advertised but the pool was closed and appeared to have been for a very long time. There are NO ammenities for the shower. There is NO blowdryer in the rooms or that you can borrow from the front desk. When turning the shower on, the whole thing felt like you had to be careful with it. But the shower was hot! The beds were ok, a tad hard for my liking, I woke a few times and my hips hurt from that. There were 2 pillows per bed (2 queen) and they were certainly lumpy, but I was able to manipulate one enough to get a good placement of my head. Looking out my window, I saw some window screens laying in places in the "courtyard". The front desk check in was easy and she was very pleasant, same for the checkout. Very very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super helpful and the rooms are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle, Des Moines

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a big disappointment and I wouldn’t recommend booking a room here. The hallways were dirty and looked as if they hadn’t been vacuumed. There were stains on the carpet and the pool was closed, which was annoying considering that’s why I picked a hotel with a pool. On the website it states there was a coffee pot in the rooms which wasn’t the case, there also wasn’t a blow dryer for convenience. The beds were uncomfortable and I didn’t like the back door entrance didn’t require a key card to get into the building. Literally anyone could get in the hotel. Trying to save money and staying at a cheaper rate isn’t always the best idea. Next time I visit Des Moines I plan on staying somewhere cleaner/safer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brittany

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seen a cockroach in the bathroom floor !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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