Motel 6 West Des Moines offers updated rooms that are very clean and provide adequate space with comfortable beds, though some mattresses may slide. The staff receives praise for being nice and super, with special appreciation for helpful service. The price is considered excellent. However, experiences vary. Some guests report issues like malfunctioning lights, mold and odor in fridges, and very thin walls leading to noise disturbances from other guests. The smell of weed can be strong. The property is very basic, lacking amenities like a coffee pot, hair dryer, or iron. The outside and common areas need updating, and the pool is filled with concrete. While many guests plan to stay again and highly recommend it, others note inconsistencies with weekend staff and cleaning standards.
The handicapped room we stayed in was so small the wheelchair couldn't turn around. The room was clean but the hallways were not very clean. The pool is out of service.
August 2025
Rooms have been updated, but the outside and common areas need updating and painting. I'm not sure where the pool was, because the one I saw was filled i with concrete.
August 2025
We stayed again and it was just as nice as the first time. Highly recommend this Motel 6.
This was an excellent motel 6! Very clean! Excellent price! Nice staff! Definitely plan to stay again.
