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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled flooring, and multiple seating areas around the pool.

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

₩87,075

₩97,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

₩73,906

₩82,775 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 multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

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

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

13.5 km from Great Escape

Felicia

₩89,091

₩99,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.

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

4. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

7.3 km from Great Escape

Michael

₩111,171

₩124,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and windows with a view of greenery.

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.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

18.3 km from Great Escape

Robin

₩119,630

₩133,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

6. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

13.9 km from Great Escape

gary

₩122,281

₩136,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including various food items and a coffee station.

A gym with various exercise equipment including dumbbells, a medicine ball, and a pull-up bar.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A refrigerated display case with beverages and snacks.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

8.1 km from Great Escape

Christy

₩143,311

₩160,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

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

8. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

6.4 km from Great Escape

Robert

₩170,656

₩191,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

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.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

6.3 km from Great Escape

Jeffrey

₩153,295

₩171,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

10. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

13.9 km from Great Escape

Carl

₩158,563

₩177,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

11. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

13.3 km from Great Escape

Nicholas

₩107,648

₩120,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

13.5 km from Great Escape

Dawn

₩125,775

₩140,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

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

13. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

18.5 km from Great Escape

Merlin

₩112,984

₩126,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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.

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

13.5 km from Great Escape

Todd

₩109,086

₩122,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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.

15. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

13.2 km from Great Escape

michael

₩131,123

₩146,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

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.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

16.4 km from Great Escape

Christopher

₩117,551

₩131,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

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

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

18.7 km from Great Escape

Nicholas

₩117,081

₩131,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.

A hotel reception area with a desk, chairs, a printer, and artwork on the walls.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a window with an air conditioner.

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

8.2 km from Great Escape

rick

₩135,719

₩152,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A row of white, modern, front-loading washing machines in a clean, white-walled laundry room.

19. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

7 km from Great Escape

Craig

₩107,634

₩120,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

13.4 km from Great Escape

Alan

₩85,664

₩95,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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 1,827 reviews	View
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines	9.0 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston	9.2 Wonderful 854 reviews	View

Top Great Escape Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice room for the price. Very clean, bed was comfortable. Staff was very accommodating and helpful. Only thing I would suggest for improvement would be better lighting throughout. Would definitely come back again."

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"The entire place was clean & modern. The room was great…king size bed, sitting area/l shaped couch, super clean & comfortable, quiet area. The lady that checked us in was great too."

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk was very friendly. She is definitely very good at multitasking and is probably very underpaid for what she does."

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staff and beautiful grounds"

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean. Though the bed mattress needs to be replaced. The bathroom tiles are coming loose. Breakfast is basic. The location is great if you want to be near the fairgrounds. There are lots of places to eat nearby."

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Great Escape?

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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. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

6. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

8. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

10. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

11. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

13. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

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

15. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

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

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

19. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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Top Great Escape Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

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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