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A two-story building with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a well-maintained garden.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a fireplace, a wooden wardrobe, and a carpeted hallway.

A room with two leather armchairs, a sofa, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large mirror.

A dining area with a patterned carpet, wooden furniture, and a decorative archway.

1. The Kalamazoo House Downtown Hotel & Suites

Kalamazoo Central Business District, 1.8 km from University Arena

Manuela

￥20,764

￥28,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a kitchen area with a coffee maker, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a white countertop.

A hotel breakfast area with a Coca-Cola vending machine, a buffet counter with a sign for Chobani, and framed artwork on the wall.

2. Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo by IHG

3.1 km from University Arena

ROBERT

￥19,138

￥22,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a glass door entrance.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, a skylight, and a reception area with a curved design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a patterned wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk and a wall with horizontal wooden panels and recessed lighting.

3. Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

Kalamazoo Central Business District, 2.3 km from University Arena

Brian

￥34,097

￥39,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A large, historic brick building with a tower and ornate windows.

A historic red brick building with ornate white trim, a prominent tower, and a gated entrance.

A traditional four-poster bed with a canopy, a separate bed with a patterned bedspread, and a large mirror above the bed.

A grand hallway with a red patterned carpet, a wooden staircase, and a chandelier.

4. Upjohn House Inn

Kalamazoo Central Business District, 1.6 km from University Arena

Michelle

￥14,726

￥16,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in coffee station, refrigerated display, and a variety of food items.

A bar area with a black countertop, wooden stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

5. Springhill Suites By Marriott Kalamazoo Portage

5 km from University Arena

Jenny

￥23,844

￥27,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel reception area with a white reception desk, two computer monitors, a wooden panel wall, and a window providing natural light.

A modern, well-lit store with wooden accents and a central island. It features a refrigerated section labeled "COLD" and shelves stocked with various products.

6. Tru By Hilton Kalamazoo

7.2 km from University Arena

Tammy

￥15,951

￥18,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent orange and blue color scheme, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern dining area with a large white table, blue chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a large abstract painting.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk, and a wardrobe.

7. Holiday Inn Express Plainwell by IHG

18.7 km from University Arena

Stacy

￥16,158

￥17,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern reception desk with two monitors, a wooden accent wall, and a clean, minimalist design.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a grassy area in front.

A modern, well-lit store with wooden accents and a central island. Shelves are stocked with various products, and a refrigerated section is labeled "COLD".

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Kalamazoo Southeast

7.2 km from University Arena

Daniel

￥17,221

￥19,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a blue accent wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by tiled walls and a tiled floor. There are metal pool ladders and a set of chairs and tables near the pool.

A gym with various exercise machines, a mirror, and a bulletin board on the wall.

A reception desk with a modern design, a welcome sign, and a glass door leading outside.

9. Comfort Inn Plainwell

18.8 km from University Arena

Richard

￥15,866

￥16,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel with a prominent 'avid' sign, a glass entrance, and a pool area with lounge chairs.

A modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall-mounted sign indicating a market.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and a wall-mounted TV.

10. avid hotel Kalamazoo East by IHG

Milwood, 6.6 km from University Arena

Daniel

￥14,903

￥17,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a bed, a TV, and a TV stand.

A modern lobby with red chairs, a wooden reception desk, and a green leafy wall.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

11. Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

5.1 km from University Arena

Krista

￥15,867

￥18,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled wall with a blue border.

A reception desk with framed pictures, a sign reading "Welcome to Kalamazoo," and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a bedside table with lamps.

A self-service food area with refrigerated freezers and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

12. Hampton Inn Kalamazoo

6.2 km from University Arena

Alan

￥16,540

￥19,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A pool area with two pools, wooden walls, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a clock, and a wall with a colorful abstract painting.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating it is part of the Best Western Plus chain.

13. Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites

Oshtemo, 4.4 km from University Arena

Sonae

￥13,653

￥16,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A rustic lodge with a green roof, outdoor seating area, and a flower bed.

A brick building with a covered outdoor seating area, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola sign.

A room with a large L-shaped gray sectional sofa, a wooden desk, and a whiteboard on the left wall.

A hotel room with a wooden vanity, a bed, a television, and a sofa.

14. The Inn At Gull Lake

19.6 km from University Arena

Jim

￥20,806

￥23,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for Candlewood Suites.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a kitchen, and a living area.

A lobby with brown leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

15. Candlewood Suites Kalamazoo Se by IHG

7.2 km from University Arena

Jennifer

￥16,471

￥18,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels, a clock, and lounge areas with chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen.

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center

Oshtemo, 4.4 km from University Arena

Carla

￥11,911

￥13,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A multi-story building with a covered parking area, a driveway, and a tree in the foreground.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A room with a beige sectional sofa, a wall-mounted artwork, two barstools, and a white counter.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a television mounted on the wall.

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Kalamazoo Southwest

7.7 km from University Arena

James

￥12,001

￥13,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor patio with a brick barbecue area, wooden pergola, and seating.

A lobby with a sofa, ottomans, a fireplace, a bar area, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A large indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring and multiple lounge chairs around the perimeter.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo-Portage

5.2 km from University Arena

David

￥17,864

￥20,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a bar, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by chairs and a 'No Diving' sign.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a 'Corner Market' sign, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, two small round tables, a TV, and a bed.

19. Fairfield by Marriott Kalamazoo West

7.6 km from University Arena

John

￥16,080

￥18,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window.

A breakfast buffet with a bakery section and a display for how the food is rolled.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A reception area with two counters, a wall with a geometric pattern, and a refrigerator with beverages.

20. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kalamazoo West by IHG

Oshtemo, 4.8 km from University Arena

Sharon

￥14,903

￥17,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels close to University Arena

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Kalamazoo House Downtown Hotel & Suites	9.8 Exceptional 225 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 771 reviews	View
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Upjohn House Inn	7.4 Good 39 reviews	View
Springhill Suites By Marriott Kalamazoo Portage	9.4 Exceptional 386 reviews	View

Top University Arena Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn Kalamazoo East - Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"No complaints"

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

8/10 Good

"What I like: Convenient locations, facilities, and airport shuttle service. Clean room and friendly staff. Things that need improvement: They missed cleaning my room. They knocked on my door early in the morning by mistake. The room has poor soundproofing. I can hear the TV from the next room and any noise in the hallway."

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly staff and clean, modern room."

Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Easy checking. Details of property were explained very clearly. Staff was very polite and helpful. Room Was clean. No maintence issues. Plenty of available parking. Hotel was quiet. Breaks was great."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center

8/10 Good

"Clean"

Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites

8/10 Good

"We didn’t have any issues with the stay! The staff were super helpful and very pleasant to work with!"

The Kalamazoo House Downtown Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. My only suggestion would be to offer a basic breakfast along with their specialties. Most of our group loved the food but we had a couple guys that would have preferred just the usual breakfast and nothing fancy."

Other attractions near University Arena

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

7.8/10 (98 reviews)

In this highly regarded museum and art school you can find a great permanent collection, events, lectures and art classes.

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Waldo Stadium

9.0/10 (53 reviews)

Catch an event at Waldo Stadium during your trip to Kalamazoo. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

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James W. Miller Auditorium

6.8/10 (30 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at James W. Miller Auditorium during your trip to Kalamazoo.

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Henderson Castle

After visiting Henderson Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kalamazoo.

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Markin Racquet Center

Catch an event at Markin Racquet Center during your trip to Kalamazoo.

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Bronson Park

You can learn about the history of Kalamazoo with a visit to Bronson Park.

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Kalamazoo State Theatre

8.0/10 (105 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Kalamazoo State Theatre during your stay in Kalamazoo.

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Farmers Alley Theatre

7.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Farmers Alley Theatre during your stay in Kalamazoo. Experience the theater scene and entertainment venues in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University Arena?

University Arena is located in Kalamazoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University Arena?

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from University Arena. Other good choices within 5 miles include Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center and Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown.

How many hotels are there close to University Arena?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University Arena.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University Arena, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near University Arena.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University Arena?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near University Arena, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near University Arena?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, and Air Zoo. You can check out the local talent at James W. Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo State Theatre, and Farmers Alley Theatre. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Markin Glen County Park, Portage Creek Bicentennial Park, and Harbors West Park.

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Our top choices for University Arena hotels

1. The Kalamazoo House Downtown Hotel & Suites

2. Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo by IHG

3. Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

4. Upjohn House Inn

5. Springhill Suites By Marriott Kalamazoo Portage

6. Tru By Hilton Kalamazoo

7. Holiday Inn Express Plainwell by IHG

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Kalamazoo Southeast

9. Comfort Inn Plainwell

10. avid hotel Kalamazoo East by IHG

11. Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

12. Hampton Inn Kalamazoo

13. Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites

14. The Inn At Gull Lake

15. Candlewood Suites Kalamazoo Se by IHG

16. Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Kalamazoo Southwest

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo-Portage

19. Fairfield by Marriott Kalamazoo West

20. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kalamazoo West by IHG

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Top University Arena Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn Kalamazoo East - Expo Center

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo by IHG

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center

Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites

The Kalamazoo House Downtown Hotel & Suites

Other attractions near University Arena

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Waldo Stadium

James W. Miller Auditorium

Henderson Castle

Markin Racquet Center

Bronson Park

Kalamazoo State Theatre

Farmers Alley Theatre

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