Kalamazoo Hotels: Where to Stay in Michigan
Kalamazoo hotels with verified addresses, phones and amenities. See where to stay downtown, near the Air Zoo and by the airport. Call ahead to confirm.
Sammie O
Kalamazoo hotels fall into three groups. Downtown has a full-service tower and a newer Hilton Garden Inn. The west side has a Holiday Inn and the southern edge near Portage has a SpringHill Suites. Near the airport side of town you will find a Comfort Inn. This guide covers five Kalamazoo hotels we could confirm, with addresses, phone numbers, and amenities from official and trade sources. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them. We also explain where to stay in Kalamazoo for the Air Zoo, downtown, and Western Michigan University.
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Hotels in Kalamazoo: Five Places We Confirmed
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Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites in Downtown Kalamazoo
The Radisson Plaza stands at 100 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Call 269-343-3333. Greenleaf Hospitality Group owns and operates the hotel locally.
The hotel lists 340 guest rooms. Room types include standard rooms, one-bedroom suites, corner suites, whirlpool suites, and Grand Loft rooms. An attached parking garage and valet service help guests who arrive by car.
The hotel site lists four restaurants plus a Starbucks, a fitness club, a salon and spa, and a shuttle. The Greenleaf group reports a long renovation program since 2020. In 2025 the hotel opened a lobby bar in July, a refreshed Burdick’s Bar and Grill with duckpin bowling in September, a nail lounge in November, and a gift shop with checkout-free technology in December.
The hotel lists more than 50,000 square feet of meeting space, so conference groups often book here. We did not find check-in times on the pages we read, so ask when you reserve. Pick the Radisson Plaza if you want a large downtown hotel with on-site dining.
Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
The Hilton Garden Inn stands at 303 North Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Call 269-382-4000. Hilton lists the toll-free line as 877-782-9444.
The building shares a site with a Home2 Suites. Reports differ on the room count. A trade listing counts 114 rooms across six floors for the Hilton Garden Inn. A 2020 local news report counts 220 rooms for the full complex after three opening phases. The second figure likely includes both brands. Ask the hotel which brand and room type you are booking.
The developer lists an indoor pool, a fitness center, attached covered parking, meeting space, and an on-site restaurant and bar called Garden Grill and Bar. A trade listing notes paid on-site parking, so ask about parking terms before you arrive. The developer says the site reuses pieces of the old Rose Street Market and a former Masonic Temple.
The first phase opened on November 30, 2020. Pick this hotel if you want a newer downtown room with an on-site restaurant and bar.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
SpringHill Suites stands at 850 Trade Centre Way, Portage, MI 49002. The hotel sits between Portage and Kalamazoo and opened on August 2, 2023. Hotel Equities manages the property.
Every room is a suite with separate living and sleeping areas and a workspace. Guests get free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, a business center, and a fitness center. One booking site lists a hot breakfast buffet, a whirlpool, outdoor fire pits, a lobby bar named Bacchus, electric vehicle charging, and free parking. The same site gives check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out before noon. The site also lists a minimum check-in age of 21. We confirmed the opening details and core amenities with two sources. We took the breakfast hours and extras from one source, so confirm them by phone.
The opening announcement places the hotel about three miles from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport. The same release names the Air Zoo, Wings Stadium, Milham Park Golf Club, Western Michigan University, and Bell’s Brewery as nearby. Pick this hotel if you want a quiet, newer suite near the Air Zoo and the airport.
Holiday Inn and Suites Kalamazoo West
This Holiday Inn stands at 1247 Westgate Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Call 269-888-4800. Listings carry two names for the property. Some sites use Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kalamazoo West. Others use Holiday Inn and Suites Kalamazoo West. Check the brand on the booking page before you pay.
A trade listing counts 130 rooms. A booking listing counts 130 non-smoking rooms on five floors, including 21 suites, and notes a 2019 renovation. Both sources list an indoor pool. The booking listing adds a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, a business center, and an on-site restaurant named Toast to Toast. The listing gives check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at noon. The listing also shows a breakfast buffet and a daily parking fee, so ask for both amounts when you reserve.
Pets are not allowed, though service animals are welcome. The trade listing places the hotel near the Air Zoo and Western Michigan University. Pick this hotel if you want a west side stay with a pool and an on-site restaurant.
Comfort Inn Wings Stadium
The old version of this guide listed a Comfort Inn Kalamazoo. Choice Hotels now lists the property as Comfort Inn Wings Stadium at 1550 East Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Call 269-344-7774.
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at 11:00 AM. The hotel lists free hot breakfast with waffles, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and a pool. The listed pool hours run to 9:00 PM for children and 10:00 PM for adults. The hotel is smoke free.
Only service animals are allowed. Choice states the hotel stands about two miles from the Wings Stadium complex and about one mile from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport. We found these details on the official page only, so confirm them by phone. Pick this hotel if you want free breakfast and a short trip to the airport.
What Changed Since the Old Guide
The earlier version of this page described all five hotels in general terms. Several details did not match current sources. We removed the claims we could not verify, such as room features at specific hotels and distances to attractions.
The Hilton Garden Inn and the SpringHill Suites both opened after 2020. The Comfort Inn now carries the Wings Stadium name. The Holiday Inn shows up under two brand names on different sites.
Where to Stay in Kalamazoo by Attraction
Discover Kalamazoo lists the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts as a downtown attraction. The Radisson Plaza and the Hilton Garden Inn both stand in the downtown core. Stay at either one if you want to start your day downtown. Discover Kalamazoo runs its visitor center at 240 West Michigan Avenue, and the phone is 269-488-9000.
The Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Center sits in Portage. Discover Kalamazoo calls the Air Zoo one of the most popular and treasured attractions in the area. The SpringHill Suites and the Holiday Inn both list the Air Zoo as a nearby sight. Choose either one for a short trip to the museum.
Western Michigan University lies on the west side of town. The Holiday Inn on Westgate Drive lists the university as a nearby sight. Bell’s Brewery sits in the northeast part of Kalamazoo and offers production facility tours, according to Discover Kalamazoo. The Gilmore Car Museum stands in the north area and bills itself as the largest auto museum in North America. Check a map for drive times from your hotel, because we did not source distances.
Nature fans can visit the Kalamazoo Nature Center in the central north area. The center offers guided hikes, programs, and seasonal events, including a Maple Sugar Festival in winter. The Kal-Haven Trail runs through farmland on the west side, and the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary sits on Gull Lake.
Getting to Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport serves the area. The Comfort Inn and the SpringHill both stand close to the airport. The Holiday Inn site offers an airport shuttle on request. Amtrak also serves Kalamazoo according to Discover Kalamazoo, though we did not confirm schedules.
Most guests drive. Check your route and parking before you go. Downtown hotels may charge for parking, so ask about the terms.
How to Choose Among Kalamazoo Hotels
Business travelers and event groups should look at the Radisson Plaza. The hotel lists more than 50,000 square feet of meeting space and four restaurants.
Travelers who want a newer room should compare the Hilton Garden Inn and the SpringHill Suites. Both opened after 2020.
Families do well at the SpringHill Suites for the suite layout and the pool. The Comfort Inn and the Holiday Inn both list pools as well. The Comfort Inn lists free hot breakfast with waffles.
Pet owners should call before booking. The Holiday Inn and the Comfort Inn allow service animals only. We could not confirm pet policy at the other three hotels.
Before you pay, confirm the hotel brand, the cancellation policy, parking, breakfast terms, and the front desk hours for late arrivals. Ask for the total with taxes and fees. Compare the total on two booking sites and by phone.
What We Checked and What We Could Not
We took the Radisson Plaza details from the hotel site and from Michigan tourism coverage of the 2025 openings. We took the Hilton Garden Inn details from a trade listing, a local news report, and the developer site. We took the SpringHill Suites details from the opening announcements and a booking site. We took the Holiday Inn details from a trade listing and a booking site. We took the Comfort Inn details from the Choice Hotels page.
We could not confirm current rates, current check-in times at the Radisson Plaza and the Hilton Garden Inn, or pet rules at three hotels. Phone numbers and policies change. Confirm each detail with the hotel before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Kalamazoo, Michigan?
We confirmed five. The Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites and the Hilton Garden Inn stand downtown. The SpringHill Suites sits in Portage, the Holiday Inn on Westgate Drive, and the Comfort Inn Wings Stadium on East Kilgore Road.
Where should I stay in Kalamazoo for downtown?
Choose the Radisson Plaza at 100 West Michigan Avenue or the Hilton Garden Inn at 303 North Rose Street. Both stand in the downtown core, which holds the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Which Kalamazoo hotel is near the Air Zoo?
The SpringHill Suites and the Holiday Inn both list the Air Zoo as a nearby attraction. Check a map for the current drive time from your hotel.
Does the Comfort Inn in Kalamazoo include breakfast?
Choice Hotels lists a free hot breakfast with waffles at the Comfort Inn Wings Stadium. Call 269-344-7774 to confirm the breakfast hours.
Are pets allowed at Kalamazoo hotels?
The Holiday Inn on Westgate Drive and the Comfort Inn Wings Stadium allow service animals only. We could not confirm pet policy at the other three hotels, so call before you book.
Is there a cheap hotel in Kalamazoo?
Rates change daily, so we do not quote them. Compare the total with taxes and fees for the Comfort Inn and the Holiday Inn on two booking sites and by phone.
Conclusion
Kalamazoo hotels give you three clear choices. The Radisson Plaza and the Hilton Garden Inn put you downtown. The SpringHill Suites and the Holiday Inn put you near the Air Zoo. The Comfort Inn Wings Stadium gives you free breakfast and an airport trip of about one mile. Call ahead, confirm the current brand and policies, and book early for busy weekends.
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