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

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

1. Spark by Hilton Watertown

2.5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Kris

NT$2,829

NT$3,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

A lobby with a patterned sofa, a round table with a vase of flowers, a chair, and a wall-mounted mirror.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a sunlit interior.

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$2,828

NT$3,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a desk with a lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with chairs and a lifeguard stand.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and landscaped gardens.

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

5.4 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Bridget

NT$3,577

NT$3,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

4.8 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Krystle

NT$3,767

NT$4,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

A gazebo with a white railing and a tiled roof, surrounded by grass and potted plants.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

5.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Easter

NT$2,421

NT$2,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

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

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

6. Hampton Inn Watertown

4.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Wanda

NT$3,840

NT$4,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

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

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

9.7 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

William

NT$2,722

NT$3,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

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

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

5.1 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Melanie

NT$4,239

NT$4,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a high-roofed pavilion, and a view of the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in the background.

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

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

9. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

5.3 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Jeremy

NT$4,023

NT$4,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

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

Doug

NT$1,899

NT$2,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a tiled floor.

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$2,748

NT$3,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

12. Nest Inn

5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Debbie

NT$1,893

NT$2,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a patterned rug.

13. Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

9.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Vanessa

NT$4,336

NT$4,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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.

A building with a flat roof and a parking lot in front.

14. Harbor House Inn

18.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Jeanne

NT$6,555

NT$7,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a black leather sofa, a bed, a desk with a computer, and a television.

A building with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a clear sky.

A picnic table with a wooden bench, a metal pole, and a trash bin.

A vending machine with various snacks and drinks.

15. Travel Inn

4.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Trina

NT$1,966

NT$2,182 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 reception area with a white door, a reception desk, and a sign indicating the Royal Inn Office.

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.

16. Royal Inn Motel

8.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Susan

NT$1,955

NT$2,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

A building with a sign reading "Adirondack Efficiencies."

A wooden desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a coffee maker.

17. Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

4.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Kimberley M

NT$2,184

NT$2,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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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	7.8 Good 59 reviews	View
Best Western Watertown Fort Drum	4.0 1 review	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands	8.6 Excellent 1,047 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY	8.0 Very Good 1,105 reviews	View

Top New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Hotel Reviews

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

8/10 Good

"The place was friendly, clean and clean comfortable. The breakfast is eh... All carbs and sugar and not my typical choices. It's handy to have the coffee and tea available"

Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

10/10 Excellent

"Very private and spacious and quiet. Loved it."

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

8/10 Good

"Could be better, Breakfast was below par"

Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, the room was clean, a good option for someone who needs to stay here for the night. Plenty of parking and a great free breakfast option for the morning on your way out. I would definitely stay here again 😊"

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were nice from the time we got there till we left."

Harbor House Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very excellent and clean. Staff was excellent and very helpful. Very beautiful inside."

Allen's Budget Motel

8/10 Good

"We were upgraded to a family room with two queen beds, and lots of space for our luggage. Although dated, the room and bathroom were clean. It was quiet at night, with no road noise. The outside security lights were very bright, and I would’ve liked black out curtains to block the light. The staff were very helpful with directions and information."

Royal Inn Motel

8/10 Good

"Good"

Nest Inn

8/10 Good

"I remember this building before it was rehabbed. They did a nice job. The room was very good and clean. The bathroom was clean but had some issues. The toilet seat was broke ( one of the bolts), the faucet on sink and tub were very loose - had to hold them so turn them in. Had to figure out the shower at 3:30am - the hot water only works in the middle not the extreme hot setting as indicated and where I placed it to get the hot water. So my bathtub filled up with cold water because it drained extremely slow. The lever to plug the drain did not work - actually came right out of the fixture! So yeah, stepping into a tub filled with cold water to take a shower was not pleasant. As a side note - they dont offer, or there was none in my bathroom a small bar of soap or shampoo. If you need a hair dryer you need to request it from the front desk. I'd stay there again for an inexpensive alternative for one night to catch an early morning flight."

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 38 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 38 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. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

5. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

6. Hampton Inn Watertown

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

9. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

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

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

Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

Harbor House Inn

Allen's Budget Motel

Royal Inn Motel

Nest Inn

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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