Waterbury Travel Guide
Des Moines

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Top hotels in Waterbury

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
"Great stay! Check in was seamless. Room was clean and nice! Staff helped getting extra bed for our stay. Breakfast was outstanding and family enjoyed the amenities. Thanks Fairfield!"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Easy parking. Everything was clean and in good condition. Breakfast was good. Only complaint, our room smelt damp and musty. I think it was the AC because everything was clean and bedding smelled clean. The rest of the hotel smelled fine."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
"The room was decent and great location. The breakfast was fine with multiple options. Our room had no working light over the vanity mirror and sink, and nobody came to clean our room or provide fresh towels after our 1st night. The carpets in the halls and stairways are extremely dirty and the place ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The hotel was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful, and I felt very welcomed during my stay. My room was nice and had everything I needed. The location was also convenient. Overall, I had a great experience and I would definitely ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
"Overall, the I would suggest anyone to stay at the Ramada. It’s a really fun hotel. Staff at main desk and restaurant were very helpful and there was great service. The water park is super fun, but it got packed quickly on a Saturday evening. Food from restaurant wasn’t bad and we really appreciated ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
"Top 5 hotel I've ever stayed in! Highly recommend. We stayed to travel to the state fair & it worked so great to be 20 mins away but good priced & great location. Will definitely be back."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Waterbury

Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.

Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.

Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.

Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.













