The Best Hotels Closest to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids - 2026 Updated Prices

Our top choices for John Ball Zoo hotels

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

John Ball Park, 2.2 km from John Ball Zoo

Ronda

฿5,677 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo

Michelle

฿6,524 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI

Belknap Lookout, 2.9 km from John Ball Zoo

Lore Rebecca

฿7,022 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

Heartside, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo

Brian

฿6,813 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

BlueJay Hotel

John Ball Park, 1.8 km from John Ball Zoo

Todd

฿7,690 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.5 km from John Ball Zoo

Renee

฿11,468 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.6 km from John Ball Zoo

Mary

฿8,118 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo

Wendy

฿6,060 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.5 km from John Ball Zoo

Kellee

฿7,633 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo

Cheryl

฿5,944 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.6 km from John Ball Zoo

Spenser

฿8,016 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

The Finnley

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.9 km from John Ball Zoo

Lori

฿8,287 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Grand Rapids, 2.8 km from John Ball Zoo

Margaret E

฿5,489 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

Midtown, 4.1 km from John Ball Zoo

Bruce

฿5,611 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North

Alpine Center, 6.3 km from John Ball Zoo

Antwan

฿4,354 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids North

Alpine Center, 6.5 km from John Ball Zoo

Jamie

฿5,001 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North

Alpine Center, 6.4 km from John Ball Zoo

Jayson

฿4,626 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids-North by IHG

Alpine Center, 6.6 km from John Ball Zoo

Joan

฿4,526 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Hampton Inn Grand Rapids-North

Alpine Center, 6.4 km from John Ball Zoo

Linda

฿4,058 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

West Grand, 4.2 km from John Ball Zoo

Jerry Lee

฿5,184 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,158 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
BlueJay Hotel	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 43 reviews	View

Top John Ball Zoo Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect spot if you are catching a concert or show downtown! Within walking distance to almost everything!! Oh! And an excellent breakfast!!"

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

6/10 Okay

"Stayed here last minute because of a volleyball tournament in Grand Rapids. Due to a remodel of some sorts they didn't have any breakfast just small muffins and donut holes of some kind. Room was seemingly clean until the shower... Mold on the ceiling and shower curtain. The mini fridge was lukewarm at best so that was disappointing for our drinks being warm for the following full day of games. Staff was very friendly, pool and hot tub were decent. Didn't get very many channels on the TV in our room either. Probably wouldn't stay here again for the cost but it was a place to sleep and could've been worse."

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was small but just what we needed. There was no fridge in our room and that would have been nice. The only complaint was that the handle to the shower was broken and my husband got a metal sliver trying to turn it on. It was also very small and there was no way to turn the shower on without being blasted by the freezing cold stream of water."

Baymont Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Near Downtown

4/10 Poor

"The TV did not work in my room. In and out cable service. The attendant came to room and said he screwed a cable, it came on, but shortly after it did not work. The "continental breakfast" was poor quality. At 8:30am there was water all over the floor around the ice machine on the 3rd floor (slip and fall hazard). I reported it to the front desk person. That person looked very unconcerned. He said they would clean it up. I am concerned that there is only on way in and out of this hotel."

Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

4/10 Poor

"We got there 10 minutes before check in, and they didn’t know how long before our room would be ready. They were booked solid since there was a concert in town. Our door handle was broken, we informed the staff and nothing was done. The restaurant on the rooftop was at half capacity but there was an hour wait. We were on the 8th floor, and the windows were so thin that we could actually hear car radios like we were in the car with them. I will never stay here again, this was probably the worst experience I’ve ever had at a hotel."

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Gerald R. Ford Museum

4.4/5 (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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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 20 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 20 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.

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Our top choices for John Ball Zoo hotels

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI

Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

BlueJay Hotel

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

The Finnley

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North

Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids North

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids-North by IHG

Hampton Inn Grand Rapids-North

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

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Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Hotels near other John Ball Zoo attractions

Gerald R. Ford Museum

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