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Terrace/patio

1. 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, (1,179 reviews)
"Nice location, room and staff"
United States
Eric
The price is ￥27,482
￥32,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

2. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"Easy check in, nice staff, very clean!"
United States
Olivia
The price is ￥24,554
￥28,973 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Exterior

3. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location! Easy parking and check in. Staff super friendly and helpful"
United States
JAMES
The price is ￥31,124
￥36,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Exterior

4. 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)
"Room was great and the staff were brilliant"
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥44,531
￥52,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
Aerial view

5. 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)
"Above all the staff was very polite and helpful. Made for an enjoyable stay."
United States
Andrei
The price is ￥31,323
￥36,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Meeting facility

6. 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, (1,022 reviews)
"Excellent location in downtown Grand Rapids. We enjoyed taking with the staff and had wonderful cocktails and conversation at their bar served by Marcus, the host bartender. Rooms were clean and bed very comfortable. We enjoyed and highly recommend."
United States
Lenor
The price is ￥25,713
￥30,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Lobby sitting area

7. Ada Hotel

Ada Hotel
2.0 star property
17.9 km from John Ball Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (87 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and room was clean and spacious."
United States
Joshua
The price is ￥41,280
￥48,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Ada Hotel
Lobby

8. 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, (1,527 reviews)
"Very clean place awesome staff amazing breakfast"
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥21,273
￥25,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

9. Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids

Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids
3.5 star property
14.5 km from John Ball Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,241 reviews)
"A pleasant stay with nice amenities."
United States
Montana
The price is ￥19,201
￥22,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids
Lobby

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport
3.0 star property
East Paris, 13.2 km from John Ball Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (573 reviews)
"Great room with full kitchen"
United States
Erin
The price is ￥21,879
￥25,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport
Property amenity

11. Staybridge Suites Grand Rapids South by IHG

Staybridge Suites Grand Rapids South by IHG
3.0 star property
14 km from John Ball Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (362 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Ronald
The price is ￥14,638
￥17,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Staybridge Suites Grand Rapids South by IHG
Property amenity

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport Southeast

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport Southeast
3.0 star property
17.3 km from John Ball Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (463 reviews)
"the breakfast was plentiful and the staff was nice."
United States
Stacey
The price is ￥16,842
￥19,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport Southeast
Property amenity

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids South - Wyoming by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids South - Wyoming by IHG
2.5 star property
11.9 km from John Ball Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (608 reviews)
"Nice staff ,EV charging for free and good breakfast"
Canada
Shufeng
The price is ￥15,482
￥18,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids South - Wyoming by IHG
Exterior

14. 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, (441 reviews)
"I would recommend this property. It was nice and clean."
United States
radmila
The price is ￥18,982
￥22,398 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
Exterior

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Grandville Grand Rapids South

Hampton Inn & Suites Grandville Grand Rapids South
2.5 star property
10.7 km from John Ball Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel choice."
United States
Krusha
The price is ￥14,205
￥17,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hampton Inn & Suites Grandville Grand Rapids South
Free daily buffet breakfast

16. SpringHill Suites Grand Rapids Airport Southeast

SpringHill Suites Grand Rapids Airport Southeast
3.0 star property
15 km from John Ball Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, pool was good, staff were friendly and great breakfast options."
United States
Vanessa
The price is ￥16,590
￥19,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
SpringHill Suites Grand Rapids Airport Southeast
Property amenity

17. Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel

Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel
4.0 star property
15.6 km from John Ball Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (635 reviews)
"Great rooms and clean , my kids loved the pool and Starbucks"
United States
nidia
The price is ￥17,557
￥20,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel
Exterior

18. Rodeway Inn Grandville - Grand Rapids

Rodeway Inn Grandville - Grand Rapids
2.0 star property
9 km from John Ball Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (594 reviews)
"The best hotel! Very clean, friendly staff, parking is great!"
United States
Klarissa
The price is ￥10,568
￥12,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Rodeway Inn Grandville - Grand Rapids
Property amenity

19. 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, (436 reviews)
"Very clean room, helpful and friendly staff."
United States
Delia
The price is ￥14,638
￥17,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids North - Walker by IHG
Suite, 1 Bedroom (2 Queen Beds, Extra Spacious) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

20. Comfort Suites Grandville - Grand Rapids SW

Comfort Suites Grandville - Grand Rapids SW
2.5 star property
11 km from John Ball Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing stay! Room was great and clean. Pool was great! I would strongly recommend this property!"
United States
elijah
The price is ￥13,020
￥15,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Comfort Suites Grandville - Grand Rapids SW
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.
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Compare popular hotels close to John Ball Zoo

Property
Star rating
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
1,179 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
View
Exterior
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
Exterior
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
View
Aerial view
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View

Top John Ball Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Center Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

The Center Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Ronald was extremely friendly and helpful."
Terry 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Center Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

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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 22 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to John Ball Zoo?
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG 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 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from John Ball Zoo. Other good options within a few miles include Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown and Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton.
How many hotels are there close to John Ball Zoo?
Expedia has 22 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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near John Ball Zoo?
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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.

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