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Terrace/patio

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,158 reviews)
"Loved our stay and the location was amazing"
United States
MICHAEL
The price is P10,429
P12,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Lobby

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI
3.5 star property
Belknap Lookout, 2.9 km from John Ball Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Breakfast was delicious, staff was super nice and so was the area "
United States
Collin
The price is P11,513
P13,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
John Ball Park, 2.2 km from John Ball Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The location of the hotel was great!"
United States
Ronda
The price is P9,074
P10,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Front of property - evening/night

Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
4.0 star property
Heartside, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect location to downtown and the amphitheater."
United States
Elizabeth
The price is P12,200
P14,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
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JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
4.0 star property
Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.5 km from John Ball Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"A little on the upper side of the price scale for a hotel in that area, but absolutely worth it compared to other hotels"
United States
Jason
The price is P18,331
P21,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
Exterior

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. A special place to stay."
United States
Leslie
The price is P11,403
P13,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Terrace/patio

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel in a really good location"
United States
victor
The price is P9,502
P11,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.6 km from John Ball Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay as always, great restaurants and fun hotel!"
United States
Genevieve
The price is P14,045
P16,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
3.0 star property
Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.5 km from John Ball Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Our stay was great! Staff was very friendly!"
United States
Kellee
The price is P12,200
P14,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Lounge

AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.6 km from John Ball Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (331 reviews)
The price is P12,814
P15,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Meeting facility

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean and hotel is nicely placed in downtown near lots of spots"
United States
Margaret E
The price is P8,286
P9,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Indoor pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
2.5 star property
Midtown, 4.1 km from John Ball Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Our stay was short, but we found the staff friendly and welcoming."
United States
Bruce
The price is P8,968
P10,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Exterior

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
3.0 star property
Alpine Center, 6.3 km from John Ball Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (431 reviews)
"The room was clean the property is well maintained and the staff was pleasant and helpful. "
United States
Antwan
The price is P8,039
P9,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
Exterior

Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids North

Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids North
3.0 star property
Alpine Center, 6.5 km from John Ball Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (518 reviews)
"Love staying at this property! "
United States
Jamie
The price is P8,496
P10,026 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids North
Property amenity

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids North - Walker by IHG

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids North - Walker by IHG
3.0 star property
7.1 km from John Ball Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (424 reviews)
"We loved how clean the property was but wish it had free breakfasts"
United States
Duane R
The price is P7,480
P8,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids North - Walker by IHG
Reception

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
3.0 star property
Alpine Center, 6.4 km from John Ball Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (419 reviews)
"Perfect stay for my expectations. I ended up staying in town for another week, and didn’t think twice about booking at the same place. "
United States
Jayson
The price is P7,244
P8,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
Pool

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids-North by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids-North by IHG
2.5 star property
Alpine Center, 6.6 km from John Ball Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (684 reviews)
"Staff was very accommodating"
United States
Lauren
The price is P6,989
P8,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids-North by IHG
Lobby

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
3.0 star property
9.5 km from John Ball Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,476 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Erica
The price is P7,925
P9,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Restaurant

Hampton Inn Grand Rapids-North

Hampton Inn Grand Rapids-North
2.5 star property
Alpine Center, 6.4 km from John Ball Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (970 reviews)
"Great staff!"
United States
Holly
The price is P5,870
P7,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hampton Inn Grand Rapids-North
Front of property

Tru By Hilton Comstock Park Grand Rapids

Tru By Hilton Comstock Park Grand Rapids
2.5 star property
9.9 km from John Ball Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel is very clean, and friendly staff. I would definitely stay there again."
United States
David
The price is P4,474
P5,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Tru By Hilton Comstock Park Grand Rapids
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Compare popular hotels close to John Ball Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,158 reviews
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Lobby
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Front of property - evening/night
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
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Exterior
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Top John Ball Zoo Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, easy street parking, good breakfast."
Brynn 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

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8.8/5 (400 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around John Ball Zoo?
John Ball Zoo is located in an area of Grand Rapids known for its great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 23 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to John Ball Zoo?
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from John Ball Zoo. Other good options within a few miles include Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG and Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown.
How many hotels are there close to John Ball Zoo?
Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from John Ball Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near John Ball Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to John Ball Zoo.
What can I see and do near John Ball Zoo?
Gerald R. Ford Museum, Public Museum of Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids Art Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Heritage Hill Historic District, Meyer May House, and Voigt House Victorian Museum are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at DeVos Performance Hall, Broadway Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.