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Our top choices for Great Escape hotels

Indoor pool
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
2.5 star property
0.7 km from Great Escape
7.8 out of 10, Good, (954)
"good place to stay"
United States
Tammy
The price is HK$621
HK$695 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
2.5 star property
1 km from Great Escape
6.2 out of 10, (171)
"The staff has been so friendly and helpful. The room is clean and comfortable. This is a pet friendly place! I will stay here again!"
United States
Alice
The price is HK$467
HK$523 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
Lobby lounge
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Great Escape
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (560)
"Polite staff and very clean"
United States
Melissa
The price is HK$924
HK$1,034 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3.0 star property
6.4 km from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (848)
"Breakfast was amazing and staff was excellent "
United States
Marcy
The price is HK$973
HK$1,090 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Lobby
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
10.6 km from Great Escape
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1059)
"Favorite hotel in DM. Great location, great staff."
United States
Susan
The price is HK$1,005
HK$1,125 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"The check in lady was a grouchy old bag."
United States
David
The price is HK$669
HK$750 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Lobby
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
8 km from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (48)
"Great place to stay. Perfect little studio like apartment for working out of town. Definitely will stay again. "
United States
Justin
The price is HK$734
HK$822 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
Lobby
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
8.1 km from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (670)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Donald J
The price is HK$702
HK$786 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
10.2 km from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Great hotel"
United States
Grant
The price is HK$1,120
HK$1,255 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Indoor pool
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Great Escape
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1538)
"Great room and a nice breakfast. "
United States
Kenneth
The price is HK$655
HK$733 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
12.5 km from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1012)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Alyca
The price is HK$683
HK$765 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Lounge
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
3.0 star property
9.1 km from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (405)
"Hotel was clean and staff friendly."
United States
Cathy
The price is HK$1,175
HK$1,316 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
10.6 km from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (963)
"Room is clean great location check in was a breeze"
United States
linda
The price is HK$692
HK$776 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Games room
Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
4.0 star property
10.2 km from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (111)
"Our stay in downtown Des Moines was for an entire week. This Kasa rental worked very well for us. It was nice having the extra things like kitchen, laundry, living room, game room, etc. that you don't get staying in a hotel. Our room was located in a noisy spot. We heard the garage doors open and close often. We were also awakened by the garage pickup. Still, it was a good value and great location for us."
United States
Marie
The price is HK$728
HK$1,338 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Food and drink
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
14.8 km from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (608)
"Everything looked clean and the staff was very kind. Will stay here again for sure. "
United States
Margaret
The price is HK$893
HK$1,000 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
Front of property
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
3.0 star property
7 km from Great Escape
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (942)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff."
United States
LaDonna
The price is HK$627
HK$703 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Lobby
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
7 km from Great Escape
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (474)
"Breakfast good"
United States
John
The price is HK$674
HK$755 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
2.5 star property
13.5 km from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (820)
"A very convenient place to stay. Comfortable beds, quiet, & a great breakfast. We could even walk to dinner. "
United States
Teresa
The price is HK$680
HK$762 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
10.1 km from Great Escape
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great place "
United States
Eddie
The price is HK$1,053
HK$1,214 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Free buffet breakfast
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
13.5 km from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great stay with dogs"
United States
Mindy
The price is HK$610
HK$683 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Great Escape Hotel Reviews

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

10/10 Excellent
"We’ve always enjoyed staying here. Room is always clean, staff is friendly and the breakfast is always good. "
Charles 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Hotels near other Great Escape attractions

Iowa State Fairgrounds

4.3/5 (512 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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Copper Creek Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Pleasant Hill at Copper Creek Golf Course. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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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 61 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 traveller 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 option is WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Great Escape?
Expedia has 61 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near 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 Toad Valley Golf Course are worth a stop while you're in the area.

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