Motel 6-Des Moines, IA - North

Hotels
5.1 (474 reviews)
4940 Northeast 14th Street , Des Moines , us
+1 515-266-5456

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Free
Children 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:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfy beds
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Cockroaches
Unhelpful staff

Categories

Cleanliness
3.28
Multiple reviews highlighted dirty rooms, with cockroaches and stains present.
Service
6.75
Generally friendly staff, but some negative experiences reported.
Location
7.29
Location was noted as convenient but felt unsafe due to shady individuals.
Room Quality
3.74
Several complaints about room conditions, but some guests found their rooms acceptable.
Amenities
4.77
Some amenities mentioned were lacking or faulty, like broken microwaves and no fridges.
Value for Money
5.23
Value was considered decent for the price, though quality was questionable.
Food and Beverage
4.88
No specific mentions, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
4.85
Mixed feelings overall; some positives but many negatives reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:21

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 6 miles from Adventureland Park and Drake University, Motel 6 Des Moines North offers easy access to popular attractions. Conveniently located off Interstate 80 and Interstate 35, guests can explore the area with ease.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each guest room is equipped with a 32-inch LCD TV and free Wi-Fi, providing entertainment and connectivity. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of making free local telephone calls from their rooms. Pets are welcome to stay free of charge, ensuring a truly inclusive experience.

Relaxing Amenities
Unwind by the outdoor pool or take advantage of the on-site laundry facilities for added convenience. Whether visiting Blank Park Zoo or Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, North Des Moines Motel 6 offers a comfortable stay for all travelers.

Book your stay now at Motel 6 Des Moines North for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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
Airport code: DSM

Location

Guest Reviews

5.1
Based on 474 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.28
Service: 6.75
Location: 7.29
Room Quality: 3.74
Amenities: 4.77
Value for Money: 5.23
Food and Beverage: 4.88
Overall Experience: 4.85
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Lindsey Lee • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

Nothing moved 3 times and had mold all over behind toilet burn marks in shower

Cons:

Gross learn clean

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • couple • us
1
Cons:

People doing meth

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
1
Cheap
Pros:

While checking in, the woman in front of me was complaining about roaches in her room. The AC was not working well.

Cons:

Cars parked right outside my door.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Jeffery • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Darrell • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Berenice • couple • us
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Enrique • couple • us
3
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • couple • us
6
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Yosselin • couple • us
1
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • us
1
definitely do not recommend it to anyone
Pros:

nothing it was in very bad condition and not at all clean

Cons:

it was very ran down and and trashy

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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ismail • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Turkesa • couple • us
5
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Marshall • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Reception and manager very nice, helpful and accommodating. Their non smoking rooms look updated too

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
8
Just stopped to sleep for the night. Things were clean and nice.
Pros:

The price was right.

Cons:

No fridge.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
1
We ended up leaving after being at this hotel for an hour to find a different hotel.
Cons:

We showed up during a nasty storm. This did not help what was happening. The tv took half hour to get working enough to watch anything even then I’ve seen tube tv’s with clearer pictures. Part of the hotel seems to have been turned in to long term stays. Glad people have a roof over their head but in the hour we were there watched multiple residents yelling and going at each other outside some of the rooms. It was like an 10 mins away from episode of Springer. Just didn’t seem like a safe place to be for 2 people far from home. Not a very quiet place either.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • us
1
Scary place!
Pros:

We ended up not staying at this Motel 6. Nothing to like.

Cons:

Dirty outside, people roaming around made us feel unsafe both for us and the car

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • us
1
Bad location
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jeremiah • couple • us
10
Pros:

Keep it up . You guys have a best service .

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee