The Days Inn is by far the best place to stay that is close. It's a Days Inn, but is the nicest one of all of them, wins all sorts of awards, etc. Fun area, lots of restaurants and bars around there, and no more than a mile to the park. It's a nice walk when it's nice out, or a really short cab ride. If you want to stay in the area, stay there. If you don't stay downtown, but you generally will coin up.