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A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a second-floor balcony.

An indoor pool area with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, small table, TV, and a large bathtub.

1. Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

0.7 km from Great Escape

Austin

P4,068

P4,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Woodspring Suites." It features a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A hallway with a green wall, a wooden floor, a mirror, and a reception desk.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, a sink, and a dining table with chairs.

2. WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

1 km from Great Escape

Kendra

P3,453

P3,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a small seating area, and a bathroom with a mirror and towel rack.

A reception area with a stone mosaic wall, a wooden panel design, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

13.5 km from Great Escape

Felicia

P4,109

P4,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

4. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

18.3 km from Great Escape

William

P5,424

P6,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, blue armchairs, and a bar area.

A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

5. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

7.3 km from Great Escape

Terri

P5,254

P5,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, a large welcome sign, and a self-service kiosk.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a pool ladder, and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a clear blue sky.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

8.1 km from Great Escape

Christy

P6,698

P7,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

7. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

6.4 km from Great Escape

Robert

P7,973

P8,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

8. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

18.5 km from Great Escape

Merlin

P5,282

P5,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a bar area, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

18.3 km from Great Escape

Robin

P4,972

P5,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

10. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

13.9 km from Great Escape

gary

P5,587

P6,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a buffet area with plates, and a view into the dining area.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent sign.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted TV, and a seating area with striped chairs.

11. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

13.3 km from Great Escape

Nicholas

P5,029

P5,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.

A swimming pool with chairs and a view of the outside.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front area.

12. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

13.2 km from Great Escape

Kendra

P6,126

P6,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with a white countertop, black bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a vending machine, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

18.7 km from Great Escape

Nicholas

P5,470

P6,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

12.5 km from Great Escape

Cassandra

P6,510

P7,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

13.5 km from Great Escape

Todd

P5,251

P5,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

6.3 km from Great Escape

Jeffrey

P7,450

P8,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception desk with a sign reading "AmericInn" and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and two lamps.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a floral armchair.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, a chalkboard wall, and a ceiling fan.

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

13.4 km from Great Escape

Milagros

P4,002

P4,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

13.5 km from Great Escape

Susan

P5,876

P6,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

14.8 km from Great Escape

nola

P6,898

P7,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

16.4 km from Great Escape

Christopher

P5,347

P5,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Escape

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines	7.8 Good 1,000 reviews	View
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill	6.6 219 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,830 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	9.4 Exceptional 1,203 reviews	View
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines	9.0 Wonderful 1,359 reviews	View

Top Great Escape Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very cool"

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you so much"

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

10/10 Excellent

"nice room nice staff good breakfast"

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"No elevator so needed to carry suitcase upstairs"

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

8/10 Good

"check in was easy"

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

8/10 Good

"The staff were helpful. It looked clean, we weren’t there very long. Room was clean , the back side of bathroom door had 2 holes in it that needed to be fixed. The holes were already in the door; so surprised that it hadn’t been repaired. Would stay again, it was pretty quiet, only woke once to a child screaming."

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was awesome and great for a single mom and four kids! Loved it!"

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Nothing to say but fill the required 30 characters."

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

10/10 Excellent

"It was excellent. The bed was very comfortable. The room was very clean. Air conditioning kicked butt in the room. The staff were very friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. And the location was perfect for my needs during that stay."

Other attractions near Great Escape

Iowa State Fairgrounds

8.8/10 (945 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Copper Creek Golf Course

6.6/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Pleasant Hill at Copper Creek Golf Course. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

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Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Sky Glider East

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Sky Glider East during your travels to Des Moines. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Toad Valley Golf Course

5.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Pleasant Hill at Toad Valley Golf Course. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

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Grand View Golf Course

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Des Moines at Grand View Golf Course. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Outlets of Des Moines

8.6/10 (439 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Outlets of Des Moines during your trip to Altoona. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Cinemark Altoona

You can take time to visit Cinemark Altoona during your travels to Altoona. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its casinos.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Escape?

Great Escape is located in Pleasant Hill. You'll find 70 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Great Escape?

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Great Escape. Another good choice is WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Great Escape?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Great Escape.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Escape, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Great Escape.

What can I see and do near Great Escape?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park and Easter Lake Park. Create some family memories at Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Copper Creek Golf Course, and Sky Glider East are worth a stop while you're in the area.

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1. Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

2. WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

4. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

5. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

7. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

8. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

10. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

11. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

12. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

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Top Great Escape Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Other attractions near Great Escape

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Copper Creek Golf Course

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

Sky Glider East

Toad Valley Golf Course

Grand View Golf Course

Outlets of Des Moines

Cinemark Altoona

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