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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, (1017)
"Clean, great staff, best amenities in town. We love staying here!!"
United States
Megan
The price is ￥20,689
￥24,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI
Exterior
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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1064)
"Staff was exceptionally nice and kind, room was spotless and stocked, and everything in and around the hotel were clean and secure. "
United States
Kay
The price is ￥22,347
￥26,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
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, (830)
"Great place to stay in downtown "
United States
Jamie
The price is ￥24,109
￥28,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Property amenity
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, (1023)
"Fantastic staff!!"
United States
Annajeanelle
The price is ￥22,276
￥26,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
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
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Friendly staff, nicely furnished rooms and very comfortable stay. "
United States
Stephanie
The price is ￥23,668
￥27,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
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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, (1000)
"Great hotel"
United States
Larry
The price is ￥35,569
￥41,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
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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, (1012)
"clean, very decent, comfy staff super nice "
United States
Rowena
The price is ￥19,787
￥23,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Ballroom
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, (1025)
"Nice hotel in a good location for walking to nearby attractions."
United States
Jason
The price is ￥28,957
￥34,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
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, (293)
"Bar is grate and location is easy for events "
United States
Meeshann
The price is ￥24,991
￥29,490 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Interior
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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Staff was friendly, the room was great, and the breakfast was delicious!"
United States
Emilee
The price is ￥22,276
￥26,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Premium bedding, pillowtop 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, (58)
"Clean room, comfortable bed, close proximity to everything!"
United States
Sierra
The Finnley
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
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, (1029)
"Rooms are clean, and this is a great location."
United States
JERRAD
The price is ￥15,735
￥18,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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BlueJay Hotel

BlueJay Hotel

2.0 star property
John Ball Park, 1.8 km from John Ball Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (34)
"Very clean room and property. This is a boutique hotel, we actually saw no staff during our stay and that was fine. Bed was super comfortable and plenty of options of food and drinks close. Loved the decor and convenience of checking in and out. "
United States
Patrick
BlueJay Hotel
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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, (1377)
"Nice place to stay. Some arcade games were broken, but overall great place."
United States
Alexandria
The price is ￥17,851
￥21,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

2.5 star property
Midtown, 4.1 km from John Ball Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Perfect for a quick stay to explore the area. Pool was nice and breakfast was delish. Rooms were updated and clean. Would stay here again "
United States
Heidi
The price is ￥17,298
￥20,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Free daily buffet breakfast
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North

2.5 star property
Alpine Center, 6.3 km from John Ball Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (354)
"The quiet atmosphere, variety of breakfast food was appreciated!"
United States
Mary
The price is ￥15,432
￥18,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
Terrace/patio
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, (460)
"Staff was helpful, clean facilities with all new rooms. We will definitely make this a hotel that we book again. "
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥14,159
￥16,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids North
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites By Hilton Grand Rapids Northeast

Home2 Suites By Hilton Grand Rapids Northeast

3.0 star property
10.1 km from John Ball Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (251)
"Clean, bed was very comfortable. Would stay again. "
United States
Kristina
The price is ￥13,565
￥16,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Home2 Suites By Hilton Grand Rapids Northeast
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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, (393)
"Clean and comfy"
United States
Kyle
The price is ￥15,432
￥18,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids North - Walker by IHG
Free buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids SW by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids SW by IHG

2.5 star property
9.3 km from John Ball Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (919)
"Pleasant stay, great staff"
United States
Don
The price is ￥13,565
￥16,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids SW by IHG
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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Top John Ball Zoo Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic staff!!"
Annajeanelle 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

Hotels near other John Ball Zoo attractions

Gerald R. Ford Museum featuring an administrative buidling, interior views and heritage elements

Gerald R. Ford Museum

4.3/5 (271 reviews)
Take a holographic tour of Ford’s White House and see a piece of the Berlin Wall in this tribute to the 38th president in the town where he was raised.
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Van Andel Museum Center showing interior views

Van Andel Museum Center

Marvel at the sheer size and scope of the diverse collection and let your kids ride on the carousel on the river in one of the region’s oldest history museums.
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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 26 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 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids.
How many hotels are there close to John Ball Zoo?
Expedia has 26 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 Van Andel Museum Center 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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