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Our top choices for John Ball Zoo hotels

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, (1,006 reviews)
"The location of the hotel was great!"
United States
Ronda
The price is RM603
RM711 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
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, (1,161 reviews)
"Loved our stay and the location was amazing"
United States
MICHAEL
The price is RM692
RM817 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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, (1,006 reviews)
"Breakfast was delicious, staff was super nice and so was the area "
United States
Collin
The price is RM731
RM863 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI
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, (1,007 reviews)
"Very happy with our stay. Location is great and proximity to the new amphitheater is perfect"
United States
Clint
The price is RM787
RM928 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Lobby sitting area

BlueJay Hotel

BlueJay Hotel
2.0 star property
John Ball Park, 1.8 km from John Ball Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (43 reviews)
"Great location. Very clean and comfortable room. "
United States
Angela
The price is RM531
RM963 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
BlueJay Hotel
Exterior

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, (1,002 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 RM1,136
RM1,340 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. A special place to stay."
United States
Leslie
The price is RM753
RM889 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Hyatt Place 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, (1,008 reviews)
"Great stay as always, great restaurants and fun hotel!"
United States
Genevieve
The price is RM933
RM1,100 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Aerial view

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Nice size room. Great location to walk to the amphitheater."
United States
Jessica
The price is RM810
RM956 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel in a really good location"
United States
victor
The price is RM631
RM744 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

The Finnley

The Finnley
2.5 star property
Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.9 km from John Ball Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (64 reviews)
"Lots of restaurants and shops nearby"
United States
Lori
The price is RM496
RM922 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
The Finnley
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, (1,005 reviews)
"Room was clean and hotel is nicely placed in downtown near lots of spots"
United States
Margaret E
The price is RM583
RM687 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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, (1,004 reviews)
"Our stay was short, but we found the staff friendly and welcoming."
United States
Bruce
The price is RM618
RM729 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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, (433 reviews)
"The room was clean the property is well maintained and the staff was pleasant and helpful. "
United States
Antwan
The price is RM509
RM601 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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, (520 reviews)
"Love staying at this property! "
United States
Jamie
The price is RM531
RM626 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids North
Indoor spa tub

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
3.0 star property
West Grand, 4.2 km from John Ball Zoo
6.4 out of 10, (1,151 reviews)
"The property was nice and clean. Close by lots restaurant and shopping store."
United States
Vontysha
The price is RM399
RM471 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
Reception

Quality Inn Grand Rapids Near Dowtown

Quality Inn Grand Rapids Near Dowtown
2.5 star property
6.2 km from John Ball Zoo
6.6 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Looks sketchy from the outside but our room was clean and staff was nice and helpful."
United States
Rachael
The price is RM260
RM306 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Quality Inn Grand Rapids Near Dowtown
Exterior

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Grand Rapids - Wyoming

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Grand Rapids - Wyoming
2.5 star property
9.3 km from John Ball Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (634 reviews)
The price is RM278
RM329 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Grand Rapids - Wyoming
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, (421 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 RM483
RM570 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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, (689 reviews)
"Staff was very accommodating"
United States
Lauren
The price is RM480
RM567 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids-North by IHG
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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
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,006 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,161 reviews
View
Lobby
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,006 reviews
View
Front of property – evening/night
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,007 reviews
View
Lobby sitting area
BlueJay Hotel
2.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
43 reviews
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Top John Ball Zoo Hotel Reviews

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good
"The only issues we had with the room is that there was no regular coffee and the sink in the bathroom had a pretty decent crack in it. We parked in the street because of the weekend."
william 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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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, take a look at the 22 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 22 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near 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.