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A modern interior with a curved staircase, a green wall, and a reception area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances.

A snack bar with shelves of snacks, a refrigerated drink cooler, and a coffee machine.

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI

Belknap Lookout, 2.9 km from John Ball Zoo

Lashandra

S$293

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern outdoor seating area with a glass-top fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A modern meeting room with round tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering a city view.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a window offering a city view.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo

Michael

S$242

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant interior with a neon sign reading "BURGER THEORY" and another sign saying "EAT".

A self-service beverage station with refrigerated drink dispensers and snack vending machines.

A brick building with large windows and the sign "Founders Brewing Co."

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television.

3. Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

John Ball Park, 2.2 km from John Ball Zoo

Tina

S$229

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with large windows and a prominent 'canopy' sign.

A modern lobby with a green sofa, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the street.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern interior with wooden walls, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

4. Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

Heartside, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo

Abbigail

S$293

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign at the top.

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

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

A modern conference room with a long table and six chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of a cityscape.

5. Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo

Melissa

S$225

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, located near a river with a bridge.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a large window providing a view of the city.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a central pillar.

A modern lounge with a staircase, large windows, and contemporary furniture.

6. JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.5 km from John Ball Zoo

Alicia

S$451

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cityscape with modern buildings, a river, and a bridge.

A Courtyard by Marriott sign with a covered entrance, a landscaped area with trees and shrubs, and a building with a modern architectural style in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight ceiling, wooden panel walls, and several lounge chairs.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.5 km from John Ball Zoo

Jennifer

S$315

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.

The exterior of the Grand Rapids hotel with a modern facade, a wooden overhang, and a brick building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a shower area.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a glass-enclosed buffet area.

8. AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.6 km from John Ball Zoo

John

S$330

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A brick-walled room with a round table and two chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a window with a plant.

A hallway with a wooden cabinet, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern room with a large flat-screen TV, a built-in sound system, a compact kitchen area, and a small dining table with two chairs.

9. The Finnley

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.9 km from John Ball Zoo

Cody

S$355

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern dining area with a brick wall, round table, and green upholstered chairs.

A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a red armchair with a fluffy pillow, a small wooden side table, and a large window with curtains.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a round ottoman, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A hotel named "The Blue Jay Hotel & Suites" with a brick facade, large windows, and a black door.

10. BlueJay Hotel

John Ball Park, 1.8 km from John Ball Zoo

michelle

S$363

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious hall with high arched ceilings, large windows, and a marble floor.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a sliding door leading to a bathroom, and a window with a view.

A restaurant setting with round tables, plates of food, and drinks.

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall displaying the name "CityFlatsHotel".

11. CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo

Hannah

S$216

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living area with multiple seating arrangements, a staircase, and large windows offering natural light and views.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, leather bar stools, and a large screen displaying a zebra.

The ADA HOTEL with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a view of the street.

12. Ada Hotel

17.9 km from John Ball Zoo

Tom

S$314

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a no diving sign, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a TV, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

13. Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids

14.5 km from John Ball Zoo

Linda

S$176

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious interior with a modern staircase, a fireplace, and a seating area with a coffee table and chairs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a staircase.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of a multi-story building.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white chairs and a sunlit area with a glass ceiling.

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

9.5 km from John Ball Zoo

Kelsey

S$178

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating and a glass-enclosed restaurant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a brown sofa, blue armchairs, a green sofa, a patterned rug, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a landscaped front with flower beds.

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

11.9 km from John Ball Zoo

Sean

S$143

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, seating arrangements, and a covered section with tables and chairs.

A spacious living area with a herringbone floor pattern, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and large windows.

16. Staybridge Suites Grand Rapids South by IHG

14 km from John Ball Zoo

Kari

S$152

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by tiled walls and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport

East Paris, 13.2 km from John Ball Zoo

victor

S$191

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinetry, and a built-in dishwasher.

A neatly made bed with a dark blue bedspread and a light blue throw blanket. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a small table, and a glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

18. The Reserve Flats

12.7 km from John Ball Zoo

Megan

S$368

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception area with a counter, two monitors, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a vending machine.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a bookshelf.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and chairs.

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport

14.8 km from John Ball Zoo

Roderic

S$127

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, yellow and green chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

20. Home2 Suites By Hilton Grand Rapids South

12.9 km from John Ball Zoo

Sigrid

S$155

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to John Ball Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,186 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,090 reviews	View
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View

Top John Ball Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Center Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient. The suite was exceptional for the price."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We had the king suite city view- very cute place, clean, great staff and incredible location. We used it as home base for Art Prize and it was perfect."

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Great rooms but some have a refrigerator and some do not in the room however you can rent a frig if needed. The area we stayed did not have an ice machine but the front desk gave us ice. Easy to walk to many restaurants, bars, shops, all over."

Baymont Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Near Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is great and is quick to fix issues"

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room and new hotel. The rooms are very nice."

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Overpriced, but paid for the location. Nothing wrong with it."

Other attractions near John Ball Zoo

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Center with an American flag, a statue, and a fountain.

Gerald R. Ford Museum

8.8/10 (400 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

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

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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A modern glass building with a curved facade and a large overhang.

Van Andel Arena

8.8/10 (1,283 reviews)

Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Public Museum of Grand Rapids

8.8/10 (527 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Public Museum of Grand Rapids during your travels in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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DeVos Performance Hall

8.6/10 (729 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at DeVos Performance Hall during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Fish Ladder Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fish Ladder Park, a lovely green space in Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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DeVos Place Convention Center

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in DeVos Place Convention Center during your trip to Grand Rapids.

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Rosa Parks Circle

Rosa Parks Circle is just one of the places to see in Grand Rapids, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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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 21 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 Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown and Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG.

How many hotels are there close to John Ball Zoo?

Expedia has 21 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 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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1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

3. Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

4. Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

5. Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

6. JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

7. Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids

8. AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

9. The Finnley

10. BlueJay Hotel

11. CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

12. Ada Hotel

13. Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids

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

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

16. Staybridge Suites Grand Rapids South by IHG

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport

18. The Reserve Flats

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport

20. Home2 Suites By Hilton Grand Rapids South

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Top John Ball Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Center Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Baymont Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Near Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

Other attractions near John Ball Zoo

Gerald R. Ford Museum

Van Andel Museum Center

Van Andel Arena

Public Museum of Grand Rapids

DeVos Performance Hall

Fish Ladder Park

DeVos Place Convention Center

Rosa Parks Circle

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