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A sign with the text 'It only takes a spark' and a yellow star, a glass door leading to an interior space, and a yellow chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a window.

A modern interior with tables and chairs, a ceiling with recessed lighting, and a wall with abstract art.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small white table, a desk with a chair, a blue door, and a wall-mounted artwork.

1. Spark by Hilton Watertown

2.5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Alan

NT$2,835

NT$3,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A room with a black vending machine stocked with snacks and drinks, a desktop computer, and a small table with chairs.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bench, a television, a cabinet, and a door.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and weight machines.

2. Best Western Watertown Fort Drum

2.5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

"There were no coffee makers or microwaves in the room. They were getting new refrigerators but they weren't in yet but for some reason they took out the Best Western refrigerators without waiting for the new ones to come. This hotel is no longer a Best Western, instead it is Spark by Hilton. There is no longer a hot breakfast. Instead they have a bagel bar. The bagel bar was good if you like bagels. Aside from that, there was oatmeal some cereal and a machine that spit out vanilla yogurt....

Robert

NT$2,838

NT$3,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a no diving sign, and a lifeguard chair.

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

A reception desk with a "Welcome to Watertown" sign, framed pictures, and a "Hilton Honors" sign.

3. Hampton Inn Watertown

4.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Wanda

NT$3,298

NT$3,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance, a landscaped garden, and a parking area.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a clock on the wall.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a wooden reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a ceiling light fixture.

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

5.4 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Bridget

NT$3,616

NT$4,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, green upholstered chairs, a round white table, and a beige sofa.

A swimming pool with a changing room, sun loungers, and a hot tub area.

A reception area with two reception desks, a wall with a tree branch pattern, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered lobby area, and a well-lit facade.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

5.1 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Melanie

NT$4,111

NT$4,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a picture on the wall.

A Days Inn hotel with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A pair of white front-loading washers in a laundry room with a tiled floor.

A reception area with a Days Inn sign, two blue armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

9.7 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Dennis

NT$2,443

NT$2,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and a coffee station with various coffee makers and containers.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, blue armchairs, and a chandelier.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

4.8 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

NT$3,047

NT$3,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A gazebo with a stone fire pit in the center, surrounded by outdoor seating and a brick pathway.

A hotel pool area with multiple hot tubs, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, wooden beams, and a reception desk.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

5.3 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Suzanne

NT$3,980

NT$4,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Ramada hotel entrance with a clear sky, a red awning, and two potted plants.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, two floral armchairs, a small wooden table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and two lamps.

9. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

5.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Lynne

NT$1,861

NT$2,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A motel with a 'Budget' sign, a visible office, and several parked cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a toilet.

10. Allen's Budget Motel

9.1 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Robert

NT$1,903

NT$2,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee machine, a fresh juice dispenser, and a breakfast bar.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with red curtains.

A modern building with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

11. Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

8.7 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Nicole

NT$2,067

NT$2,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, air conditioning unit, and a mounted TV displaying a streaming service interface.

A bathroom with a white sink, a modern faucet, and a blue soap dispenser.

A building with a red exterior and a covered parking area.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome Centre' sign, a window with blinds, and a tiled floor.

12. Nest Inn

5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Harrison

NT$1,783

NT$2,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a TV, and a view of trees through the window.

A hotel with a prominent "CANDLEWOOD SUITES" sign, a parking lot, and a building with a mix of red and blue facades.

A kitchen with open shelves, a microwave, and a toaster.

A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and a red exercise ball.

13. Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

9.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Tara

NT$4,187

NT$4,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a television on a stand.

A hallway with a painting of a lighthouse, two upholstered chairs, a wooden console table with a vase of flowers, and a mirror on the wall.

A marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, a fruit bowl, and a bread display.

14. Harbor House Inn

18.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Jeanne

NT$6,013

NT$7,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A lobby with a reception desk, a red vending machine, a black leather couch, and a patterned floor.

A building entrance with a covered walkway, double doors, and a stone wall on one side.

A vending machine with various snacks and drinks.

15. Travel Inn

4.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Trina

NT$1,970

NT$2,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden exterior door with a glass panel, a stone step, and a metal doormat.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A building with a sign reading "ROYAL INN" and a car parked in front.

A staircase with wooden handrails leading to an upper floor.

16. Royal Inn Motel

8.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Gary

NT$1,959

NT$2,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and large windows allowing natural light.

An outdoor patio area with white plastic chairs and a table, surrounded by a wooden deck and a view of a golf course.

A hotel room with two beds, red walls, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A building with a sign reading "Adirondack Efficiencies."

17. Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

4.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Blair

NT$2,316

NT$2,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Spark by Hilton Watertown	8.0 Very good 68 reviews	View
Best Western Watertown Fort Drum	4.0 1 review	View
Hampton Inn Watertown	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands	9.2 Wonderful 767 reviews	View

Top New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

10/10 Excellent

"Located where we needed a hotel."

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

8/10 Good

"Everything was very clean and neat. However only one elevator was working and of course it was on the opposite end of the building from our room. The ice machines on most of the floors wasn't working. And the elevator that was working was missing some screws from the ceiling allowing it to bounce a bit as the elevator started or stopped moving. Breakfast was always the same scrambled eggs with sausage. 3 choices of bread, Pancakes, 2 cereals, small muffins, apples, juice or coffee. In your room their is no hand soap so you had to either use the body wash/shampoo or bring your own."

Nest Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean rooms. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Nice and approachable."

The GillHouse

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at Gill House for a wedding. The accommodations were perfect and the location"

Harbor House Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean very comfy nice staff!"

Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay!!!"

Allen's Budget Motel

10/10 Excellent

"I loved that it was a family run establishment, they were very helpful. The room had a kitchenette which was really nice and everything was well maintained inside."

Royal Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and clean"

Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

Other attractions near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Thompson Park

8.6/10 (109 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Thompson Park, a lovely green space in Watertown. Experience the area's entertainment venues or attend a sporting event.

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Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library

8.2/10 (42 reviews)

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library is just one of the places to see in Watertown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Jefferson County Historical Society

8.8/10 (13 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York

7.4/10 (23 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Dry Hill Ski Area

7.2/10 (33 reviews)

Hit the slopes at Dry Hill Ski Area during your trip to Watertown. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Burrville Cider Mill

7.6/10 (53 reviews)

You can take time to visit Burrville Cider Mill during your travels to Watertown. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Kostyk Field

7.2/10 (19 reviews)

Kostyk Field is just one of the places to see in Watertown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Regal Salmon Run

You can take time to visit Regal Salmon Run during your travels to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

New York State Zoo at Thompson Park is located in a welcoming area of Watertown that travelers like for its sporting events and historic landmarks. You'll find 39 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park. Other good choices within a few miles include Spark by Hilton Watertown and Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands.

How many hotels are there close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Thompson Park and Kostyk Field. Dry Hill Ski Area, Burrville Cider Mill, and Regal Salmon Run are worth a stop while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for New York State Zoo at Thompson Park hotels

1. Spark by Hilton Watertown

2. Best Western Watertown Fort Drum

3. Hampton Inn Watertown

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

8. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

9. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

10. Allen's Budget Motel

11. Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

12. Nest Inn

13. Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

14. Harbor House Inn

15. Travel Inn

16. Royal Inn Motel

17. Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

Compare popular hotels close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Top New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

Nest Inn

The GillHouse

Harbor House Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

Allen's Budget Motel

Royal Inn Motel

Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

Other attractions near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Thompson Park

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library

Jefferson County Historical Society

Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York

Dry Hill Ski Area

Burrville Cider Mill

Kostyk Field

Regal Salmon Run

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