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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
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (964)
"good place to stay"
United States
Tammy
The price is ฿2,477
฿2,774 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
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, (1533)
"Very nice staff member upon check in. Very nice hotel and well kept. "
United States
Debra
The price is ฿2,756
฿3,087 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
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, (565)
"Polite staff and very clean"
United States
Melissa
The price is ฿3,398
฿3,805 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
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, (850)
"Finding a nice place to stay when traveling for work can be hi or miss. This is in the top three places that I have stayed while on the road. Great place to stay "
United States
Justin
The price is ฿3,538
฿3,963 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place 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, (672)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Donald J
The price is ฿2,799
฿3,135 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
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, (945)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff."
United States
LaDonna
The price is ฿2,917
฿3,267 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 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 ฿2,624
฿2,939 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
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, (1001)
"Staff was amazing. Room, pool, breakfast all spectacular. Enjoyed our stay. Will tell our friends and family and will come back "
United States
Amanda
The price is ฿2,421
฿2,711 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
2.5 star property
8.2 km from Great Escape
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (745)
"Great staff, good breakfast."
United States
Hans William
The price is ฿2,886
฿3,233 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Exterior
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
4.6 km from Great Escape
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Nothing fancy, but the room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. The staff was friendly. I'd stay here again,"
United States
Teri
The price is ฿1,820
฿2,038 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
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, (49)
"Great place to stay. Perfect little studio like apartment for working out of town. Definitely will stay again. "
United States
Justin
The price is ฿3,054
฿3,420 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
2.5 star property
6.9 km from Great Escape
7.8 out of 10, Good, (905)
"Room was very clean and staff was professional."
United States
LARRY
The price is ฿1,955
฿2,190 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Property entrance
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
10.5 km from Great Escape
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1024)
"Beautiful and clean hotel with very friendly staff."
United States
Scott
The price is ฿4,616
฿5,170 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Des Lux Hotel
Lobby
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
2.5 star property
6.2 km from Great Escape
7.8 out of 10, Good, (700)
"Room was warm and clean; the bed and pillows were very comfortable. (We stayed in the winter) The staff were courteous and the dining area was clean with breakfast well stocked. We had requested a quiet room on the third floor and the staff were happy to accommodate this. The hotel is older but well kept. If you are traveling on a budget, this is all you need!"
United States
Donna
The price is ฿2,106
฿2,359 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
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, (1066)
"Comfy and stylish lobby and rooms, delicious cafe"
United States
Sarah
The price is ฿4,428
฿4,959 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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, (1005)
"Great place to stay and the employees were super nice and helpful"
United States
Amy
The price is ฿2,901
฿3,249 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Indoor pool
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
9.9 km from Great Escape
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Staff was very nice and professional "
United States
Shadienise
The price is ฿2,825
฿3,164 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Exterior
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
9.6 km from Great Escape
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Clean everything, nice staff, convenient, good breakfast!"
United States
Robert
The price is ฿2,774
฿3,107 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
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, (977)
"Great room, good breakfast. "
United States
Jason
The price is ฿2,762
฿3,094 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
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 ฿4,686
฿5,249 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
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Top Great Escape Hotel Reviews

Adventureland Inn

Adventureland Inn

2/10 Terrible
"Our stay was terrible. The room had tile flooring which was cold and made the room echo. The trim around the bottom of the bathroom wall was coming off. The shower drain was so clogged that you were standing in water about an inch or two above your ankle. We did,however, keep getting told by the person that checked us in that we had a private patio. It was winter time and it faced the parking lot. We will never stay there again. "
Jill 1-night trip
Posted 9 months ago
Adventureland Inn

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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 Grand View Golf Course are worth a stop while you're in the area.