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Our top choices for Great Escape hotels

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Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
2.5 star property
0.4 mi from Great Escape
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good"
United States
Sharon
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
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
2.5 star property
0.6 mi from Great Escape
6.4 out of 10, (196 reviews)
"Fair pricing - nice, clean room"
United States
Chris
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3.0 star property
4 mi from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (873 reviews)
"Breakfast was hot and good!"
United States
Diana
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Indoor pool

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
4.5 mi from Great Escape
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,443 reviews)
"Nice place, I stay once a month and always stay La Quinta."
United States
Jeffalee
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
3.0 star property
4.3 mi from Great Escape
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (987 reviews)
"All that I needed."
United States
Larry
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
3.9 mi from Great Escape
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (600 reviews)
"We loved the view and how relaxing our stay was."
United States
Alex
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
Exterior

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
2.5 star property
3.9 mi from Great Escape
7.8 out of 10, Good, (728 reviews)
"Excellent site. The amusement park is not loud at all. Very nice bar, basically in the parking lot."
United States
Casey
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
5 mi from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Not our 1st stay, everything was excellent as usual!"
United States
Mark
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
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Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
5 mi from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (711 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, kind welcoming from front desk to breakfast attendant."
United States
Jill
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
4.4 mi from Great Escape
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (488 reviews)
"Close to attractions."
United States
Kurt
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
2.9 mi from Great Escape
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was nice and much more up to date than the common areas. The staff was nice and check in was fast."
United States
Kyle
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
Lobby sitting area

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
6.5 mi from Great Escape
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,067 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Super close to everything."
United States
Michael
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Des Lux Hotel
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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
5.8 mi from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed staying here!"
United States
Travantae
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
2.5 star property
5.1 mi from Great Escape
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (774 reviews)
"The breakfast was good, room very clean and fresh."
United States
Amanda
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Dinner served

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
6.6 mi from Great Escape
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,149 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"
United States
Saundra
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
2.5 star property
4.4 mi from Great Escape
7.2 out of 10, Good, (506 reviews)
"The place was clean and simple and the concierge very nice."
United States
Tommy
The price is £48
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
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Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
2.5 star property
4.3 mi from Great Escape
7.8 out of 10, Good, (937 reviews)
"Nice basic hotel in a convenient location"
United States
Donald
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
7.7 mi from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent. Staff were wonderful. Tammy in the breakfast area was nice. We enjoyed her and the food. Front desk staff very friendly. "
United States
Nancy
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Dining

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
2.0 star property
4.4 mi from Great Escape
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Good place to stay and convenient for food etc"
United States
Desmond
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
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AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
3.0 star property
5.7 mi from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (420 reviews)
"Very clea great location"
Canada
Paul
The price is £126
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
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Compare popular hotels close to Great Escape

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Lobby
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,000 reviews
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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
2.5 star property
6.4
196 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
873 reviews
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Indoor pool
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,443 reviews
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
987 reviews
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Top Great Escape Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Good selection for breakfast. Bed was a little bit too firm. Nice room"
Jessica 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

Hotels near other Great Escape attractions

Iowa State Fairgrounds

4.4/5 (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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Escape?
Great Escape is located in Pleasant Hill. You'll find 63 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 63 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 Grand View Golf Course are worth a stop while you're in the area.