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Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

2.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines awaits just steps from this convenient North location, where travelers can enjoy in-room WiFi before exploring the city's attractions

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

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Marquisville, a neighborhood in Des Moines, is home to Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North. Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines Art Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Check out an event or a game at Iowa Events Center, and consider making time for Blank Park Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
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4940 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313

What's nearby

  • Margo Frankel Woods State Park
    3 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Woodland Hills Golf Course
    4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    5 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Des Moines Area Community College
    5 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Adventureland
    7 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Wendy's
    4 min drive
  • Smokey D's BBQ
    3 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, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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?

Located in Marquisville, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North Reviews

5.8

5.0

Cleanliness

4.6

Amenities

6.0

Staff & service

4.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 303 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very nice staff, plain Jane room, the place was run down but it was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good but phone didn’t function. Front desk offered to move me but I had already had all my belongings organized in room so I declined. I had an alarm with me therefore I was good. Room was clean! I was pleased about most of my visit to this location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a safe and quiet place to stay the staff are Helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

The room had no heat when we first arrived, but warmed up fairly quick. I’m not sure why they left the room unheated when it is pretty chilly outside. The beds are comfortable and the shower was warm. They could use a few more towels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
no problems, clean room, friendly staff :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Luke

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The interstate noise was there but I slept well enough. The rooms are cheap and worth it if you take my meaning. The motel is quite decayed, and populated with sad cases you might expect. I only saw three roaches in my room. But, nobody bothered me in the two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Motel 6 Des Moines north

Great place to stay if you have dogs!!! Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

vernon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3 to 11 staff wonderful -others not so much -room was clean bed but not much more -no place to eat -I didn't have a car so had to go all night without eating -no taxi would come
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The convenience of location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and everything worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Kimberley or Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room rented for my Brother was good .. went back to stay a couple of nights and ended up having to stay in a room that was not health code acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Strange location to find but nice folks at check in. Very dirty and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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4/10 Poor

Austin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I liked how cold the room got. I didn’t like the shower, tv was blurry for the upgrade room and my wife found one roach in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sketchey as hell but surprisingly the room smelled clean and there were no bugs so thats a win for me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

It's not the best or worst.

It's not a well kept property and from the outside it looks hinky. But the rooms are good and clean, smell nice and honestly, of all the hotels I've stayed in, the beds are the most comfortable. Wish they would provide more towels though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

JASON LEONARD

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a reason I stopped staying at Motel 6 and this place REMINDED ME!! What’s crazy is the staff was AWESOME but the place was just SUPER NASTY!!! Needs pressure washing and a whole lot of work!! DO NOT stay here! Avoid at all cost!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It is what it is.

Wasnt as bad as some of the reviews. Just very sketchy people lurking around, no amenities at all, outdated and shabby, and bed was extermely noisy. Fine to just spend 6 hours sleeping and leave immediately
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

It's bare bones

Friendly clerk, gave me coffee. No coffee in lobby or rooms. No refrigerator in room, small microwave with little power. No hair dryer or shampoo. Holes in curtain and blanket. Very loud due to interstate and parking lot. No bedbugs, linens looked and smelled clean. Laminate flooring coming apart. Heating system worked very well. Not enough outlets, none close to bed so that you can charge as you use your phone. Room small. No table, just one chair.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was just all right nothing special we needed a quick room we got one we got our 5 hours of sleep and left.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and crumbling
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, smelled terrible, and had cockroaches. Not sure how this place is even in business, honestly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heat didnt work and they didnt have a microwave. There were beds stacked up on the sidewalk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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