Studio 6 Altoona IA Des Moines East

Hotels
Studio 6
6.8 (273 reviews)
3225 Adventureland Drive , Altoona , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Run down property

Categories

Cleanliness
4.63
Numerous mentions of dirty hallways and poor room cleanliness.
Service
9.1
Staff received positive mentions for their helpfulness.
Location
7.64
Close to park but the area has a lot of trash.
Room Quality
7.09
Rooms were clean but some had maintenance issues.
Amenities
5.62
Pool was closed and other amenities were reported as poor.
Value for Money
6.58
Mixed feedback on the value received for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
5.63
Coffee reported as old and unappealing.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall experience varied, with some positive aspects but many negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 11:44

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Altoona, Studio 6 Altoona IA Des Moines East is just a short distance away from popular attractions like Iowa Events Center and Hy-Vee Hall. With free WiFi and private parking, this hotel offers easy access to key destinations in the area.

Casino and Snack Bar
Enjoy entertainment right at your doorstep with a casino on the property. Unwind with a refreshing drink at the snack bar after a day of exploring the city.

Comfortable Rooms
Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring a TV with cable channels and a convenient kitchenette. Rest easy with cozy bed linen and towels provided during your stay.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Altoona? Book your stay at Studio 6 Altoona IA Des Moines East now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 273 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 7.64
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 5.62
Value for Money: 6.58
Food and Beverage: 5.63
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Stephen couple us
6
Gross
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The pool was closed and not advertised that it was closed, homeless looking people and lot lizards crawling around

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Annabelle extended_group us
3
Not worth the time or money
Pros:

Nothing to like other than how close it is to Adventureland.

Cons:

Incomplete room
Broken TV
Stinks
Missing utensils
Sketchy shower head
Window barely closed
Nasty chunky pillows
Room wasn’t as pictured on booking
Flooding in kitchen area from storms
Hallways are nasty
Pool is used as storage
Disrespectful staff

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Wilke family_with_children us
5
I would not recommend this place to anyone and will not ever stay here again..
Pros:

The lil kitchens in the room was really nice

Cons:

It took us over an hour to get a remote for our TV plus we were given the wrong remote first..the hallway smelled like sour milk and almost made me gag..the pillows were absolutely terrible..we were afraid the floor by the toilet was gonna give way if u stood on it..the ice machine downstairs was broken..we were told the pool had a leak when in all actuality it was being used as a storeroom and there was water in the pool..there were prostitutes and drug activity going on..we were outside smoking and were asked by another customer if we could go back to our room so they could let their pit bull out which he brought out and had to go to another part of the hallway with as the dog was very mean..we were never asked if we needed clean towels the garbage taken out or nothing..no maid service at all..there was no coffee or anything offered at all..I was very very disappointed for what it costs us to stay!!!!!!! We felt very misled and ripped off!!!!

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Julio solo_traveller us
8
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Ramirez solo_traveller us
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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BRAD solo_traveller us
2
Pros:

The bed was acceptable, the Wi-Fi worked

Cons:

It's pretty obvious of people running the place. Don't give a damn about upkeep. Everywhere you look there were problems.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Jeremy family_with_children us
1
Would not recommend for a family
Pros:

The room itself was nice and it was clean though it doesn't have a comfortable sitting area in the room

Cons:

The whole facility smelt of marijuana and I was highly unpleased I had to use my own body spray to make the room smell better and open the window to make it tolerable and the door close to my room for entry to the building didn't lock and smelt highly of urine the smoke detector in the room was covered by a plastic bag.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Charles couple us
7
Ok
Pros:

Location, price

Cons:

You get what you pay for

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Amy solo_traveller us
6
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Torry solo_traveller us
7
Would stay again
Pros:

The convenience

Cons:

The people outside all the time as your trying to walk in

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Bennett solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It smelled like an ashtray and there was clumps of animal fur all around and standing water in the bathroom by the tub and wall

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Ed couple us
3
It was a place to sleep would not come back.
Pros:

Close to my destination

Cons:

Room and hallway smelled, pillow lumpy and flat, no coffee pot in room, wall outlet did not work to charge phone, old carpet.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Saundra solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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HarlieJane family_with_children us
1
Eh, I would had paid more for the other places that didn’t have thier pool open.
Pros:

Not much honestly. Only chose it for the pool and it’s closed. Not just for cleaning it probably hasn’t been open in some time.

Cons:

Lots of things. Broken things, whiles in bed covers and sheets, pool closed, cluttered walkways.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Kimberly solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Casey solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

That it was close to what we were in town

Cons:

It was dirt stuff didn't work and it smelled like Marijuana

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Charles solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Melissa couple us
1
Even if I was paid to stay there, would never stay there again.
Pros:

The price and location

Cons:

Everything. Pool was closed. It was advertised the pool was open. Smelled horrible….everywhere. Building was falling apart. Literally the wall in our bathroom was crumbling, with a hole. Almost every door to the outside did not close all the way, or latch, or lock. So anyone could come in. Felt very unsafe. The door to our room had a huge gap at the top. The window was broken and did not lock. Our bed sheets and pillow cases had multiple stains. Heard people screaming in the night. When we asked for clean towels and wash cloths on the second day, my husband was told “we dont have extra towels, but here are some old ones, they have been washed, the they are stained” that about sums it up.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple us
3
Disappointing stay!
Pros:

The bed was comfortable. It was nice to have a large refrigerator and freezer. The Wifi was good.

Cons:

The room was very dirty. The floor was far from clean. There were bottles under the bed. The door latch was broken and nearly locked us in the room. The refrigerator was terribly wobbly and difficult to open and close. The room was not made up after our first night. The screen on the window is in bad shape. It looks like someone had tried to break in. Trash was overflowing and on the ground at the entrance. In booking the room, the name of the facility was booked as Studio 6. It was actually a Motel 6 sign and GPS location. We drove around looking for a Studio 6 named motel. The lighting in the room was very bad.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Donna family_with_children us
3
2026-04-13 via Nuitee