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Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Iowa State Capitol Building

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Free WiFi
Coffee service
Point of interest
Point of interest
Reception
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North puts travelers in the heart of the city with free in-room WiFi and practical laundry facilities. Its location proves ideal for visitors heading to Wells Fargo Arena or the Iowa State Capitol Building while seeking a comfortable base for exploration.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 7 - Sep 8
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Tomorrow

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
4940 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313

What's nearby

  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 8 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Adventureland - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Casey's Center - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smokey D's BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

Motel near Iowa State Capitol Building
Located close to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Casey's Center, Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North provides laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 120 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Housekeeping and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

6 Moines Ia
Motel 6 Moines Ia
Motel 6 Des Moines IA
6 Des Moines, Ia Des Moines
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North Motel
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North Des Moines
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North Motel Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North located?

Situated in Des Moines, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Iowa State Capitol Building, Iowa Events Center, and Casey's Center. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Science Center of Iowa are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 235 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a nice hotel right off the interstate and easy to get in and out of. Staff was very nice and the room was just what I needed for my stay/
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very accommodating and modern. Definitely impressed with the rooms for the price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neha

Liked: Staff & service
Everything you'd want in a motel, although the bathroom wares were old-looking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The outside is dated, but they have done a nice remodel in the rooms. Comfy beds. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed. Too noisy from I-80, pool closed with dirty water, most renters were living there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for a good place to hide out from the mob or buy drugs, this is probably a great place. For everyone else, stay away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All went well
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eliseo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not sleep there they bedbugs smell like crap
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches there. And could never bet ahold of management imagine that
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bugs roachs no fridge or microwave. Stains everywhere. Some Staff are nice thats about it. Noise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inexpensive, comfortable, quiet room. Not sure if it's always quiet, but it was when I was there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Run down facility, lots of questionable people hanging around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were inexpensive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ceryl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were alright, no refrigerator. Building is very run down, rooms aren’t too much better, I felt like I was staying in a homeless shelter it was just all around an uncomfortable stay. On the plus side Rooms were generally clean not perfect but not filthy and didn’t smell too weird so that was a plus lol
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
no problems, clean room, friendly staff :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trenton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
B
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynnette

Smelled like pickle farts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They seem to be doing some renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadrack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raekwon

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Terrible
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aric

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't feel particularly safe. Took a while to get to the hotel and find the office. You can see it, just hard to get to it. Noise from the interstate was plenty loud. I booked it by accident, won't make that mistake again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Waunita

Liked: Amenities
Bed was comfy but pillows suck.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

The mid shift front desk person is very rude at times. In my opinion he thinks he’s better than people who stays at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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