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Our top choices for Great Escape hotels

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

1. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Definitely recommend this hotel very nice staff and clean rooms"
United States
Yovanny
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance.

2. WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
2.5 star property
0.6 mi from Great Escape
6.6 out of 10, (221 reviews)
"Good prices, good quality."
United States
Melissa
The price is £47
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

3. 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, (1,012 reviews)
"Full marks to the hospitality of this place . loved the stay ."
United States
FNU
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area, a painting, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

4. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.0 star property
8.4 mi from Great Escape
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,843 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Abdifatah
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a display case with pastries.

5. 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
8.4 mi from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,050 reviews)
"Nice place! Would stay again!"
United States
Paula
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and multiple windows.

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
9.2 mi from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (708 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!"
United States
Larry
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered entrance area, and a clear sky.

7. 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, (747 reviews)
"Breakfast was great"
United States
Kim
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a refrigerator.

8. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
2.5 star property
8.6 mi from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (379 reviews)
"New hotel and everything worked great!"
United States
Kristi
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
2.5 star property
8.4 mi from Great Escape
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean! Would stay here again!!"
United States
Karen
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
A framed artwork on a wall, a wooden desk with a metallic lamp, and a chair.

10. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 star property
8.3 mi from Great Escape
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Tom
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

11. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines
2.5 star property
11.5 mi from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (194 reviews)
"One of the cleanest rooms I have ever stayed in"
United States
Merlin
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines
A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, several chairs, a fireplace, and a view through large windows.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston
2.5 star property
11.3 mi from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (891 reviews)
"Very clean room and friendly staff."
United States
Anahy
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston
An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

13. 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, (944 reviews)
"Nice staff and beautiful grounds"
United States
Stacia
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'HOME 2 Suites by Hilton' sign, a parking area, and a landscaped entrance.

14. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
5 mi from Great Escape
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (112 reviews)
"Everything about this location was fantastic! Staff was polite, room was clean and modern, amenities were great, and breakfast was well stocked."
United States
todd m
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

15. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
11.4 mi from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,191 reviews)
"Great place to stay with a family!"
United States
Breanna
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
3.9 mi from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (658 reviews)
"Clean hotel, nice breakfast, conveniently located next to the outlet malls and Bass pro Shop."
United States
John
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered waiting area, and a well-lit facade.

17. 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, (1,316 reviews)
"Breakfast fantastic!"
United States
Wayne
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

18. 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, (846 reviews)
"The stay was nice, beds were comfortable."
United States
rick
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines
3.0 star property
11.6 mi from Great Escape
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (149 reviews)
"New, clean hotel in a good location and with friendly staff"
United States
Nicholas
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines
An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

20. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel
3.0 star property
8.3 mi from Great Escape
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (967 reviews)
"I have stayed here before, it was perfect for my b night just passing through."
United States
Jessica
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Great Escape

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
2.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,001 reviews
View
A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance.
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
2.5 star property
6.6
221 reviews
View
A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,012 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area, a painting, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,843 reviews
View
A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a display case with pastries.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,050 reviews
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Top Great Escape Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

10/10 Excellent
"Clean hotel, nice breakfast, conveniently located next to the outlet malls and Bass pro Shop."
John 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

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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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 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 70 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 Sky Glider East are worth a stop while you're in the area.