Title: Visit Van Meter: Best of Van Meter Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Van Meter](https://expedia.ca/Van-Meter-Hotels.d3000437643.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Van Meter](https://expedia.ca/Van-Meter-Vacation-Rentals.d3000437643.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Van Meter Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Van-Meter.d3000437643.Car-Rental-Guide)[Van Meter Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Van-Meter.d3000437643.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Van Meter ## Travel Guide ![Photo by Emily Ruschill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/94a20860e24b40ad30a5408125c51862.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Emily Ruschill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/94a20860e24b40ad30a5408125c51862.jpg) ![Photo by Emily Ruschill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/175788c7b266e16a38d06a843aeba602.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Emily Ruschill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/175788c7b266e16a38d06a843aeba602.jpg) ## Visit Van Meter Things to do - Van Meter Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Van Meter ![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/9e4e0ef2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA CA $195 CA $219 total Nov 9 - Nov 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,054 reviews) Beautiful hotel. Clean rooms. Nice restaurant. Fun Speakeasy. Connected to the Skywalk. Parking is close if you don't want to use the valet. Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=9375&PinnedHotelID=9375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000437643) ![Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49900/49826/23994ff1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport 1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA CA $96 CA $107 total Dec 2 - Dec 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,646 reviews) Close to airport Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F12%2F2025&endDate=03%2F12%2F2025&selected=49826&PinnedHotelID=49826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000437643) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48251500/48251406/b9f3330e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University 2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA CA $134 CA $150 total Dec 1 - Dec 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews) The breakfast was great. I just wish more plant base options could be available as far as dairy concerns unfortunately we do not drink milk. Hopefully, you guys can incorporate some almond milk or soy milk options as well and as well within the food area. Thank you. Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F12%2F2025&endDate=02%2F12%2F2025&selected=48251406&PinnedHotelID=48251406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000437643) [See all 747 properties in Van Meter](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F11%2F2025&endDate=08%2F11%2F2025®ionId=3000437643) 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. ![Kasa Downtown Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53960000/53952800/53952761/ed7a6bcf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kasa Downtown Des Moines 550 Watson Powell Junior Way, Des Moines, IA Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ... 9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews) Everything was clean and organized and looks just like the photos. Perfect walking for night life or food! Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Kasa-Des-Moines-Downtown-Apartments.h53952761.Hotel-Information) ![SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91731000/91730930/cfbdd00a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!! Des Moines Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews) We absolutely enjoyed our stay! Good location to Ingersol, Downtown. Host was very communicative and engaging. Perfectly suited the activities planned. Very spacious, provided games, plenty of beds. Parking needed to utilize the closeby apartments. Definitely would come back. Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-SO-MUCH-FUN-ARCADE.h91730930.Hotel-Information) ![The Vintage Haven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102200000/102194500/102194450/21b7d818_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Vintage Haven Des Moines, IA Stay at this vacation home in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) Good. 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