I-80 Motels in Des Moines, Iowa

I-80 Motels in Des Moines, Iowa

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Des Moines, Iowa, is the state capital and most populous city in the state. The highly traveled road of Interstate 80 runs along the northern edge of the city, where it converges with Interstate 35 and the highways briefly become one. Whether you're driving west to ski the tall peaks of Colorado or east to hike the Appalachian Trail, Des Moines may be a halfway stopping point for you. There are a number of motels right off of I-80 to consider.

Motel 6

Motel 6 is located directly off of I-80's exit 121. Amenities include wireless Internet access, outdoor pool, expanded cable TV, free local calling and laundry facilities. Pets and kids stay for free. Rooms are accessible through interior corridors, and some offer microwaves and mini-refrigerators. If you'll be in the area for a while consider checking out a nearby attraction or two, including the Blank Park Zoo, Adventureland Park, Living History Farms and Des Moines Arts Center.

Motel 6
7655 Office Plaza Drive North
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-267-8885
motel6.com

Village Inn Motel

Village Inn Motel is one mile south of exit 136 off of I-80. Rooms include cable TV with free HBO, free local calling and wireless Internet access. Free coffee is available in the lobby from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dry cleaning and laundry services are offered upon request for a small fee. Eastgate Shopping Center is within easy walking distance and is home to more than 20 restaurants. Visit the state capitol building nearby to learn about Iowa history. Prairie Meadows is another attraction, offering thoroughbred horse and harness racing.

Village Inn Motel
1348 E. Euclid Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50316
(877) 747-8713
villageinnmotel.com

Travelodge

Travelodge is directly off of I-80 at exit 136. Guests have use of the property's outdoor pool, free wireless Internet access and guest laundry facility. Room amenities include coffeemaker, hairdryer, cable TV and alarm clock. For those traveling in an RV or other large vehicle, coach parking is available. Pets are prohibited. Dine on free breakfast or at one of the area restaurants such as Bonanza Buffet, Applebee's, Village Inn or Iowa Beef Steakhouse.

Travelodge
4685 A N.E. 14th St.
Des Moines, IA 50313
515-265-5671
Travelodge.com

Article Written By Sarah Schreiber

Sarah Schreiber has been writing since 2004, with professional experience in the nonprofit and educational sectors as well as small business. She now focuses on writing about travel, education and interior decorating and has been published on Trazzler and various other websites. Schreiber received a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications.

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