Hotel Motel 6-West Des Moines, IA (West Des Moines, USA)

Situated just off Interstate 80, many guests thought this motel was conveniently located in the western suburbs of Des Moines. It was close to restaurants, gas stations and convenience stores. Reviewers often felt that the handy location contributed to making their stays good value for money as room rates were reportedly competitive and there were freebies like parking and morning coffee.

The rooms reportedly weren't fancy but were often described as more than adequately comfortable and clean for a short stay. Although some visitors said they encountered mattresses that had seen better days, many thought the beds were cozy. Guests often said they were pleasantly surprised to find their rooms were well-cleaned.

Personnel were said to be welcoming, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable by most visitors. Reviewers often said check-in was swift and straightforward.

There were occasional claims of maintenance problems in some rooms such as blocked drains, older televisions suffering from poor reception and aging carpets that were sometimes stained. Although many reviewers said the property was adequately clean, others were disappointed to find pet hair, worn sheets and mold in some bathrooms.

Traffic noise from the highway nearby bothered some light sleepers even though many guests said they had a peaceful stay. Additionally, there were occasional claims of noisy plumbing in certain rooms. Smoky smells were another nuisance for some non-smokers.

Critics often said they felt Wi-Fi ought to have been free of charge. Some users who paid for access were disappointed to find they struggled with streaming due to sluggish speeds.