The Best Hotels Closest to St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis for 2026

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A Drury Inn & Suites hotel with a parking lot and several cars.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bicycle in the background.

1. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

2 km from St. Louis Zoo

Jennifer

₩199,647

₩233,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pool table, surrounded by large windows.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A spacious room with a long table and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a 'Welcome to the Show Nest' sign.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall with a welcome sign, and a view of the lobby.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

Dogtown, 1 km from St. Louis Zoo

Greg

₩185,697

₩218,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a courtyard with palm trees.

A bar area with a marble counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A grand lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a decorative ceiling.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a large mirror above the bar.

3. The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

Central West End, 2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Lyn

₩217,326

₩296,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, built-in bar with stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a sign reading "AC HOTEL CENTRAL WEST END".

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

4. AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

Central West End, 2.6 km from St. Louis Zoo

Christian

₩209,040

₩246,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a bar counter.

A modern building with a unique, curved roof structure.

A restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

An outdoor patio area with a pool, red umbrellas, and seating arrangements.

5. The Cheshire

1.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

James

₩198,869

₩236,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor dining area with multiple wooden tables and benches, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a car parking lot, and a sign for 'Bell Air SoCoal'.

A modern cafe interior with a bar area, seating, and a menu board.

A group of people sitting on a couch in a well-lit room with a large plant and a floor lamp.

6. Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

Central West End, 2.7 km from St. Louis Zoo

Simon

₩180,880

₩228,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, cushioned benches, and a covered patio with string lights.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a bed, a pink sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of a building.

A hotel coffee shop with a coffee machine, mugs, and a buffet area.

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

The Grove, 2.6 km from St. Louis Zoo

paullita jeanne

₩208,343

₩243,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a blue armchair, a sofa, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a wall display of packaged goods.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a reception desk.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

Central West End, 2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Kevin

₩212,628

₩250,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

A conference room with a floral carpet, tables with chairs, and a large orange pendant light.

A lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view through glass doors.

9. Forest Park Hotel by MDR

The Hill, 1.9 km from St. Louis Zoo

wahwah

₩104,235

₩128,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a prominent red and white sign advertising 'Red Roof Plus' rooms.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a minibar.

A Red Roof Plus hotel lobby with two leather chairs, a coffee station, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

A reception desk with a clock, a sign indicating free Wi-Fi, and a security camera above.

10. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

The Hill, 2 km from St. Louis Zoo

LaTonya

₩106,932

₩125,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A room with a green armchair, a round table, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A bar area with a neon sign, a lamp, and various food and drink items.

A room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a radiator.

A well-lit lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and decorative plants.

11. Truitt Hotel

Lafayette Square, 6.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Ashley

₩225,120

₩273,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, offering a city view.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the Gateway Arch and a modern building.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

12. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Downtown St. Louis, 8.9 km from St. Louis Zoo

Salvatore

₩180,887

₩211,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A restaurant with round tables and chairs, a bar area, and a patterned ceiling.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and ottomans, and a patterned rug.

A Drury Plaza Hotel with a large parking lot and multiple cars parked in front.

A spa bath with a sign indicating a capacity of 8 persons.

13. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

4.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Eric

₩182,227

₩216,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, a bar, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and bookshelves.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, a kitchen in the background, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern bar area with a central fire feature, bar stools, and seating.

14. Live by Loews - St.Louis

Downtown St. Louis, 8.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Royce

₩213,060

₩253,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A log cabin with a stone chimney, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a television on a wooden stand.

A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel, surrounded by rustic decor and a wooden ceiling.

A rustic wooden bed with a quilt, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

15. The Lodge at Grant's Trail

10.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Patricia

₩253,260

₩291,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A multi-story building with a grand entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade at night.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a dining table with chairs, a bedside table with lamps, and a floral-patterned rug.

A dining room with two tables, chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A wooden table set for a meal under a tent with string lights, surrounded by chairs on a grassy area.

16. Grand Center Inn

5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Leon and Janis

₩239,860

₩282,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern hotel lobby with a glass facade, seating area, and a staircase.

A bar area with a bartender, a bar counter with various bottles, and a view of the Gateway Arch.

A modern dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view of a bridge, and a stone accent wall.

A couple relaxing by a window overlooking a bridge and water.

17. Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

9.3 km from St. Louis Zoo

Marty

₩502,500

₩587,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A rooftop terrace with a fire feature, outdoor seating, and a city view.

A modern bar area with round tables and blue chairs, a wooden bar counter, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A hotel with a modern brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

18. Residence Inn By Marriott St. Louis Clayton

Clayton, 4.9 km from St. Louis Zoo

Donna

₩233,160

₩280,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, wicker furniture, and a wooden pergola.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and illuminated signage.

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a small dining table with chairs.

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brentwood

4.2 km from St. Louis Zoo

EDWARD

₩147,400

₩180,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, black bar stools, and a large wall with city names.

An outdoor seating area with multiple tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a built-in fire feature against a stone wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large forest-themed painting, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. Louis Downtown

Downtown West, 6.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Lloyd

₩167,634

₩199,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Louis Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End	9.0 Wonderful 839 reviews	View
The Cheshire	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top St. Louis Zoo Hotel Reviews

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"unique rooftop restaurant"

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

8/10 Good

"Free breakfast Free parking Pool Fridge Microwave"

AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

10/10 Excellent

"Bar and Bar Tender were great!"

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

8/10 Good

"Location - easy off and on, I-44. Parking- terrible, sealing parking lot surface. Navigating lot almost impossible? Will be nice once completed"

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

8/10 Good

"Our room was very clean and comfortable. What surprised us is the surface of the shower/ tub, the toilet and it light switch short which made it hard to keep the light on."

Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff"

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

10/10 Excellent

"The stay and breakfast was great! I would recommend!"

The Knight Center at Washington University

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent on campus experience"

Other attractions near St. Louis Zoo

A neoclassical building with a central statue, columns, and decorative elements.

St. Louis Art Museum

9.0/10 (584 reviews)

Transport yourself to different eras and places as you explore the vast variety of art, sculpture and artifacts in this renowned museum.

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A modern building with large glass windows and a garden with red and pink tulips.

Jewel Box

Made of stacked glass in a restored art deco style, this glass house from the 1930s continues to flourish with tropical trees, hanging plants and a large fountain.

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A theater stage with a crowd of people watching a performance.

The Muny Theater

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at The Muny Theater during your trip to St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.

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A gazebo with columns and a dome roof, surrounded by a pond and greenery.

Pagoda Circle

As one of the cornerstones of Forest Park for about a century, this grassy island and its bandstand offer an excellent concert spot.

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A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a garden with red and pink tulips and purple flowers.

Forest Park

9.2/10 (3,389 reviews)

Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.

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Turtle Playground

Turtle Playground is just one of the places to see in St. Louis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

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Dwight Davis Tennis Center

Catch an event at Dwight Davis Tennis Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.

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Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center

Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you spend time at Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Louis Zoo?

St. Louis Zoo is located in a welcoming area of St. Louis known for its popular zoo and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 46 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near St. Louis Zoo?

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from St. Louis Zoo. Another good choice is The Cheshire, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels are there near St. Louis Zoo?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St. Louis Zoo.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near St. Louis Zoo.

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

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near St. Louis Zoo, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near St. Louis Zoo?

Study the collections at St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Science Center, or Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. While you're exploring, swing by St. Louis Union Station, Jewel Box, and Washington Avenue Historic District to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at The Muny Theater, Fox Theater, and Powell Hall.

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Our top choices for St. Louis Zoo hotels

1. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

2. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

3. The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

4. AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

5. The Cheshire

6. Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

8. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

9. Forest Park Hotel by MDR

10. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

11. Truitt Hotel

12. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

13. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

14. Live by Loews - St.Louis

15. The Lodge at Grant's Trail

16. Grand Center Inn

17. Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

18. Residence Inn By Marriott St. Louis Clayton

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brentwood

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. Louis Downtown

Compare popular hotels close to St. Louis Zoo

Top St. Louis Zoo Hotel Reviews

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

The Knight Center at Washington University

Other attractions near St. Louis Zoo

St. Louis Art Museum

Jewel Box

The Muny Theater

Pagoda Circle

Forest Park

Turtle Playground

Dwight Davis Tennis Center

Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center

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