Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

2.0 star property
Des Moines motel in Marquisville area

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Free WiFi
Point of interest
Point of interest
Reception
Coffee service

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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4940 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313
  • Place, Margo Frankel Woods State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Marquisville stay.Your stay at this Marquisville motel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Iowa State Capitol Building and Iowa Events Center. Casey's Center and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Margo Frankel Woods State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 5 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Des Moines Area Community College - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Adventureland - 7 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 7 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

Des Moines motel in Marquisville area
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North also features a vending machine and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Des Moines motel is smoke free.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North offers 120 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

This Des Moines motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North to the airport?

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North is 13.8 mi (35-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North.

Does Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North offer free breakfast?

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North have a pool?

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North does not have a pool.

Does Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North to downtown Des Moines?

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North is 4.4 mi away from Des Moines.

Reviews

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North Reviews

5.8

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 261 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ceryl

Traveled with family and small children
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

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

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights 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

8/10 Good

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

jessica

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do we start? At check-in I was surrounded by a couple of meth heads in the teeny tiny front desk area. I felt as though I had to keep looking over my shoulder as I unloaded my vehicle to go to my room. There were multiple rodent traps surrounding the property. The exterior of the property was very rundown and a very bad look for this chain. And apparently they offer month-to-month rentals, which was disheartening to learn because the people who occupied those rooms were shady characters to say the least! The room was nicely updated, but the shower itself was a joke! It smelled of a sweaty locker room and the shower head was mounted to the outer rim of the shower stall? This was a first to see? And it was a shotty job at that! Will never stay here again! Disgusting!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so good.

For starters our door knob wouldnt even stay on! Crackheads everywhere, the hotel doesnt even offer or HAVE little shampoos and conditioners on the property, my kids got to witness their first dead person (overdose in the hotel), nobody cleaned our room, or even got our trash from in front of our door. Not to mention for all the above stuff mentioned the price was outrageous! Over $130 a night! Only good thing was they are pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Asked for nonsmoking room. Smelled like smoke!! Hair in the shower. Bed was awful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything overall was good the only negative for me was the bed could not get comfortable on it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney J

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DISGUSTING DONT STAY HERE!!!!!

The place was absolutely disgusting with stains all over the bed, disgusting toilet and shower, many cigarette/burn holes in all the blankets, many sketchy people around which made us uncomfortable. We ended up not even staying the night and left halfway through our one night stay. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Aubry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good for one night

The place looked like it was falling apart a bit. There was multiple occasions where people where banging on our door, just for them to leave as soon as I open the door. When we were leaving we saw a big roach on the wall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark, Lakewood

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neha

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

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad

There was food options? Bed comfort was non existant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025