Motel 6 Des Moines East - Altoona in Altoona

This unpretentious budget property is off Interstate 80, an 8-minute walk from the Adventureland Amusement Park and a 10-minute walk from the Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino.The colorful, modern rooms include flat-screen TVs with expanded cable channels, plus wood floors, granite countertops and WiFi (fee), while some rooms add minifridges. Kids 17 and under stay free with an adult family member.Free morning coffee and parking are offered, as well as an indoor pool, a coin laundry and a free shuttle to the casino.