The Best Hotels Closest to Brookfield Zoo in Chicago for 2026

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, a chair, and a large mirror.

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

A Colony Motel sign with amenities like telephones, air conditioning, TV, and vacancy information.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, a television, and two wall-mounted lamps.

1. Colony Motel

2.3 km from Brookfield Zoo

Paula

₩90,473

₩101,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, muffin tray, and a sign indicating the breakfast menu.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, white walls, and blue accents.

2. Rodeway Inn Lyons - La Grange

1.9 km from Brookfield Zoo

Makala

₩115,068

₩128,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bathroom with a stone-patterned vanity, a black bathtub, and towels.

A building with a stone facade and a 'NOW OPEN' sign.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

A room with a patterned floor, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a glass partition.

3. Welcome Inn & Suites - Lyons

3.1 km from Brookfield Zoo

James

₩137,599

₩154,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with round tables, blue upholstered chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, green chairs, and a tiled deck.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

4. Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

13.5 km from Brookfield Zoo

karen

₩169,956

₩195,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, recessed lighting, and doors on one side.

A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, wooden slats, and a bar counter with stools.

A modern interior with a wall-mounted fireplace and a decorative rock installation.

A restaurant interior with a stone accent wall, a bar area, and a seating section.

5. Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel

15.8 km from Brookfield Zoo

MARY

₩293,534

₩334,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden table, and large windows.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception area with a counter displaying pastries and coffee, a coffee machine, and a golden clock.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

13.8 km from Brookfield Zoo

Bobby

₩255,201

₩303,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a kitchen.

A DoubleTree by Hilton hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and well-maintained landscaping.

An outdoor patio area with seating, tables, and string lights.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a dining area.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport

10.1 km from Brookfield Zoo

Jessica

₩196,923

₩231,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a lamp post.

A modern hotel with a prominent neon sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a floor lamp.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fire feature.

8. The Rose Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15.9 km from Brookfield Zoo

MILAN

₩229,707

₩261,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and seating arrangements.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by windows offering views of the parking lot and trees.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Burr Ridge

10.8 km from Brookfield Zoo

Issa

₩169,633

₩186,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "WESTIN" sign on the top.

A long corridor with a patterned carpet, large windows, and a bench on the left.

A terrace with round tables and chairs, a view of a lake, and a building with a white facade.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

10. The Westin Chicago Lombard

13.8 km from Brookfield Zoo

Clarence

₩175,585

₩194,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A grand hotel facade with classical architecture, featuring tall columns, ornate detailing, and a prominent entrance with a marquee.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, modern seating, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious living area with a pool table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a long bar, seating area, and large windows.

11. Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District

14.2 km from Brookfield Zoo

Enrique

₩327,043

₩388,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the city, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern conference room with a marble table, patterned chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of trees and parked cars.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a microwave.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs, a coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

12. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard

14.4 km from Brookfield Zoo

Blessing

₩125,308

₩139,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a colorful rug.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, including a digital display and a sign indicating it is a non-smoking property.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Midway Airport by IHG

10.2 km from Brookfield Zoo

Roberto

₩229,198

₩269,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A large hotel with a central courtyard, a lake, and a bridge.

A chef serving food to a couple in a modern dining area with a glass partition and a glass of beer on the table.

A room with a large window, a bed, and a sofa.

A spacious, modern interior with large windows offering views of a golf course and a lake.

14. Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center

11.4 km from Brookfield Zoo

MARGOT CAROLE BOGNI

₩163,763

₩203,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a fire pit.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining table, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "Le MERIDIEN".

A modern lobby with contemporary furniture, a large abstract mural, and a glass coffee table.

15. Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center

9.5 km from Brookfield Zoo

Joseph

₩240,055

₩261,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A staircase with black railings and a marble floor.

16. Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District

14.2 km from Brookfield Zoo

chad

₩234,560

₩278,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with a marble countertop, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with liquor bottles.

A gazebo in a well-maintained garden with a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a central fountain, stone pillars, and potted plants.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a large ornate gold table, and a chandelier.

17. The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection

7.7 km from Brookfield Zoo

RICHARD

₩239,921

₩305,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A SpringHill Suites Marriott hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A lobby with a red sofa, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a large mirror.

A reception area with a curved counter, a green curtain, a reception desk, a seating area with a red sofa and a yellow armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area

13.4 km from Brookfield Zoo

Jonas

₩172,904

₩191,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A hotel entrance with a clear sky, an American flag, and a sign reading "Hampton Inn Suites".

A modern hotel room with a bed, white linens, a headboard with artwork, bedside lamps, and a small bedside table.

A hotel reception desk with a 'Welcome to the Prairie State' sign, a 'Hilton Honors' plaque, and a 'Welcome to Bridgeview' sign.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Bridgeview Chicago

8.2 km from Brookfield Zoo

Frances

₩150,547

₩168,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a digital clock, and a wall-mounted control panel.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and exercise equipment.

20. Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge

10.6 km from Brookfield Zoo

Kasia

₩197,834

₩221,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Brookfield Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Colony Motel	8.0 Very good 367 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn Lyons - La Grange	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Welcome Inn & Suites - Lyons	6.2 255 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport	9.4 Exceptional 2,388 reviews	View
Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 2,257 reviews	View

Top Brookfield Zoo Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Chicagoland - Countryside

10/10 Excellent

"room is spacious and clean"

Travel Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Well-maintained establishment"

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Westchester/Oak Brook

8/10 Good

"Front desk staff was very kind. Room was clean but very small. Bathroom had some mold on the shower curtain and some of the ceiling above the shower peeling off, hanging down. Hotel was very quiet and easy to get to. Out of the way but easy to get where you wanted to go."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West - O'Hare Arpt Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing. If I must come back to the city, I would stay here again. Thank you for the good service and experience."

Colony Motel

8/10 Good

"Staff was very courteous & friendly."

Rodeway Inn Lyons - La Grange

10/10 Excellent

"This place worked out great for me traveling for work by myself. Good stay at a good price."

VIBE INN - WHIRLPOOL SUITES

10/10 Excellent

"Hell of a deal, huge hot tub, nice staff 24/7, quiet, comfy, et al"

Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

8/10 Good

"Beautiful clean spacious and really nice staff"

Cindy Lyn Motel

10/10 Excellent

"I didn't like where the out let's are not near not stand one can't use cpap. Has to bring extra cords the rooms could use fixing up needs paint dont like mirror across from bed . The staff was very helpful like I ccan get free coffees"

Other attractions near Brookfield Zoo

Salt Creek Trail

You can take time to visit Salt Creek Trail during your travels to Brookfield. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Kiwanis Park

You can take time to visit Kiwanis Park during your travels to Brookfield. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Riverside Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Riverside Arts Center during your stay in Riverside. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

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FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB is just one of the places to see in Berwyn, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's live music and art scene.

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Distro Music Hall

You can get tickets for a performance at Distro Music Hall on your trip to Berwyn. Discover the area's live music and churches.

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Euclid Square Park

After visiting Euclid Square Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oak Park. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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FitzGerald's

FitzGerald's is just one of the places to see in Berwyn, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's live music and churches.

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Roberts Westside

After visiting Roberts Westside, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Forest Park. Wander the forest or discover the area's sunrises.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Brookfield Zoo?

Brookfield Zoo is located in a vibrant area of Chicago known for its array of dining options and popular zoo. You'll find 270 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Brookfield Zoo?

Welcome Inn & Suites - Lyons is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Brookfield Zoo. Other good choices within 5 miles include Rodeway Inn Lyons - La Grange and Colony Motel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Brookfield Zoo?

Expedia has 270 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Brookfield Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Brookfield Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Brookfield Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Brookfield Zoo?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Brookfield Zoo, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Brookfield Zoo?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Ernest Hemingway Museum and House, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, or Pleasant Home. Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District, Unity Temple, and Graue Mill and Museum are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Madison Street Theatre and Distro Music Hall.

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Our top choices for Brookfield Zoo hotels

1. Colony Motel

2. Rodeway Inn Lyons - La Grange

3. Welcome Inn & Suites - Lyons

4. Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

5. Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport

8. The Rose Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Burr Ridge

10. The Westin Chicago Lombard

11. Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District

12. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Midway Airport by IHG

14. Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center

15. Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center

16. Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District

17. The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Bridgeview Chicago

20. Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge

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Top Brookfield Zoo Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Chicagoland - Countryside

Travel Inn

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Westchester/Oak Brook

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West - O'Hare Arpt Area by IHG

Colony Motel

Rodeway Inn Lyons - La Grange

VIBE INN - WHIRLPOOL SUITES

Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

Cindy Lyn Motel

Other attractions near Brookfield Zoo

Salt Creek Trail

Kiwanis Park

Riverside Arts Center

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB

Distro Music Hall

Euclid Square Park

FitzGerald's

Roberts Westside

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