Motel 6 in Altoona offers a reasonably priced and convenient location near events. Reviews note the staff is consistently nice and helpful. Some rooms are described as clean, comfortable, quiet, remodeled, and a good value, often including a mini fridge and microwave. The motel is pet friendly. However, conditions are inconsistent. Several guests reported very clean rooms, while others found musty smells, stained sheets, and a need for updating. The bathroom is frequently mentioned as super tiny. Common areas and the exterior are described as run down, with poor curb appeal, a messy parking lot, and occasional concerning activity from other guests. Amenities can be unreliable, with the pool sometimes out of service and no elevator on the property.
I thought the place is well maintained but it was dirty. I didn't use the towels. There was urine smell too.
August 2025
Needed a room after knoxville, iowa races that was close by and reasonably priced. Used once before. Decent price ($95) for Wednesday with all local motels full with race crowd. Good large clean room, but couldn't get A/C temperature warm enough. Was at 66. Trying turning to 71, but still cool room overnight.
July 2025
Room smelled very musty. Tiny bathroom, no coffee maker in the room, the sheet was either dirty or just badly stained. Desperately in need of a updating. The location was ideal.
