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Make the Most of Your Battle Creek Stay

A city shaped by innovation

Battle Creek earned its place in American history through a minor 1825 skirmish that gave the city its name—and later, through a health reform movement that accidentally revolutionized breakfast. The Battle Creek Sanitarium, run by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, became the birthplace of flaked cereal, transforming this Michigan city into the global headquarters of the breakfast industry. Today, the Art Deco Heritage Tower anchors a revitalized downtown where the Social District invites you to stroll along the riverfront with a beverage in hand, blending industrial heritage with contemporary urban energy.

Refined experiences beyond cereal

The culinary scene has evolved well beyond its breakfast roots. Kitchen Proper delivers seasonal Italian-influenced cuisine with house-made pastas, while Nibi at FireKeepers Casino Hotel holds a AAA Four Diamond designation. The casino offers high-stakes gaming, luxury accommodations, and conference facilities for business travelers. Binder Park Zoo's 433-acre grounds feature the award-winning Wild Africa exhibit replicating an authentic safari experience. The 72-acre Leila Arboretum, gifted by cereal heiress Leila Post Montgomery in 1922, provides manicured gardens minutes from downtown.

Practical connections

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport sits 25 minutes west via I-94, while Amtrak's Wolverine and Blue Water lines serve downtown. A rental car proves most efficient for navigating between attractions, though downtown remains walkable. Day trips to Grand Rapids' craft breweries or the Gilmore Car Museum are both under an hour away.

Frequently Asked Questions about Battle Creek

Can I book hotels in Battle Creek with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Battle Creek using your Delta miles, either for the total amount or in combination with money to reserve your stay. Upon accessing your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will find Member-valued offers at participating properties that could enhance your visit.

What are the benefits of booking my Battle Creek hotel on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. To ensure you earn your miles, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Each property maintains its own cancellation policy. We suggest reviewing the cancellation policies displayed in the detailed information for each hotel before completing your reservation. Some rates are fully refundable while others are non-refundable. Changes and cancellations to your booking may result in a different amount of miles earned and awarded to your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

Your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Card offers enhanced mileage earning potential along with a suite of benefits, including an annual statement credit up to $200 that can be utilized for prepaid accommodations when booking through Delta Cars and Stays. Terms apply to these offers. For an overview of the advantages associated with your card membership, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where you can review complete benefit details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

From time to time, Delta Stays may present special opportunities for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on their hotel and vacation rental bookings made through Delta Stays. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

No, anyone can book hotels through Delta Stays. However, only SkyMiles Members can earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. As a Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on Delta Cars and Stays (excluding taxes and additional charges). Plus joining SkyMiles is free. Register today by going to the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, Delta Stays offers a wide selection of vacation rentals in addition to hotels. You have access to numerous homes, condos, and specialty lodging options powered by Vrbo to suit your travel preferences. You can discover these alternative accommodations by visiting the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit Battle Creek?

To experience Battle Creek during great weather, consider a visit in July when the temperature is warm and the skies are mostly sunny, though major festivals draw large crowds. For off-peak prices and fewer visitors, consider visiting during March when temperatures are cooler with lighter crowds and notably lower flight costs.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar