The Best Hotels Closest to Kansas City Zoo in Kansas City for 2026

Our top choices for Kansas City Zoo hotels

1. Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

South Kansas City, 5.6 km from Kansas City Zoo

Felice

￥23,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 23 - Jun 24

2. Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

6.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Greta

￥19,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 8 - Jun 9

3. Truitt Hotel

Southmoreland, 7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Amy

￥29,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 8 - Jun 9

4. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

Cunningham Ridge, 6.9 km from Kansas City Zoo

DANIEL

￥13,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 8 - Jun 9

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza

West Plaza, 7.6 km from Kansas City Zoo

Julie

￥22,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

6. The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection

7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Paul

￥39,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

7. Cherry Warehouse Hotel

Longfellow, 8.9 km from Kansas City Zoo

Cecille

￥26,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 11 - Jun 12

8. Southmoreland on the Plaza an Urban Inn

Southmoreland, 6.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Shawndria

￥16,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

9. The Fontaine

West Plaza, 7.5 km from Kansas City Zoo

Saulius

￥27,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

10. Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza

West Plaza, 7.5 km from Kansas City Zoo

Paige

￥23,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

11. Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

7.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

Kassy

￥31,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 8 - Jun 9

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Plaza

West Plaza, 7.8 km from Kansas City Zoo

Brad

￥27,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

13. Cascade Hotel, Kansas City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

7.1 km from Kansas City Zoo

LATOSHA

￥32,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 29 - Jun 30

14. Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

Southmoreland, 7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Joel

￥24,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 29 - Jun 30

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG

South Kansas City, 3.3 km from Kansas City Zoo

Gregory

￥22,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 8 - Jun 9

16. InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Steven

￥32,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City Beacon Hill

9.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Sheila

￥19,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

7.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

Dru

￥30,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 8 - Jun 9

19. AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza

Westport, 8 km from Kansas City Zoo

James

￥32,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Serves breakfast, dinner, and happy hour

20. Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Westport, 8 km from Kansas City Zoo

Joseph

￥22,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 29 - Jun 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Kansas City Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 472 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel	3.0 star property	8.4 Very Good 1,138 reviews	View
Truitt Hotel	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 677 reviews	View
Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium	3.0 star property	7.4 Good 2,599 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View

Top Kansas City Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

2/10 Terrible

"I tried to check in and was told it wasnt going to happen because i lost my wallet and he wouldnt work with me at all. I was told i could cancel but that wasnt true."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG

8/10 Good

"This hotel was okay, but not particularly memorable. The location was easy to find and the property was quiet, which I appreciated. Having EV chargers available was also a nice feature. Unfortunately, the hotel feels pretty worn down. The exterior looks dated, the paint throughout the room was cracked and chipped, the grass was overgrown, and there were greasy handprints on the headboard that should have been cleaned before check-in. The lobby still had poinsettias and a "Happy Holidays" sign up despite it being May, which added to the overall impression that the property isn't being maintained very closely. Nothing was terrible, but the condition and cleanliness made the stay feel less comfortable than expected. With some maintenance and better attention to detail, this could be a much better experience."

Jazzy Charmer/ Close To Everything KC/Business Travel Space/ World Cup

6/10 Okay

"House was in a rough neighborhood. They didnt have the air running so the house was very muggy when we arrived. There was an ant problem, told them about it and no one showed up for a day "due to bad weather" it was raining on and off. It wasnt that bad at all. Host was still in contact and wasnt hard to reach. Beds and couch were very basic. Same with the pillows. Bathroom had no leg room for the toilet. They're in the process of a remodel."

Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

8/10 Good

"Lovely room with a great view. Staff is excellent. Location is absolutely perfect: There's a streetcar stop directly outside that drops you off at the Plaza on one end and tons of other attractions on the other end — Union Station, World War I Memorial, much more. Westport restaurants are very close by. CONS: The food is vastly overpriced and middling at best. The breakfast buffet is currently $25 per person and the food is not better than you'd get at any breakfast buffet. I don't mind paying that much for a meal, but the quality was nowhere near the price, both there and in the bar restaurant, where the food was also actively not great. Also: Stop charging for Wi-Fi. $15 a day so we could stream tv to a laptop (Netflix login was available on the television but froze every time we tried to use it). There is no non-greed reason to do this in the year 2026. Still, overall a good experience."

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City South

4/10 Poor

"I did not read reviews before I booked our stay and I probably should have. Our room was clean enough for the one night we were staying but the hotel seems to be in overall disrepair. The small things begin to add up. While the room was clean, the remote control for the TV would not work. The batteries were held in place with a rubber band. The shower curtain rod was coming out of the wall and the piping for the shower was loose. You could feel the pipes in the wall move when you turned on the faucet. Upon checking in, my picture was taken, which I have never experienced before. This was after they took a picture of my ID. I also believe the online photos have been heavily edited because the hotel looks a lot nicer in the online pictures than it does online. The breakfast served was exactly what we expected and was quite lacking. Things needed to be refilled. There was a waffle maker and waffle batter dispenser. It appeared to be leaking as there was a huge batter mess under the dispenser. While I was making a waffle for my child and myself, the nozzle on the waffle dispenser came off in my hand and batter began to pour out. I needed a place to wash my hands but the bathroom in the lobby was out of order. I would not recommend this hotel."

Hotels near other Kansas City Zoo attractions

Swope Park

4.2/5 (5 reviews)

The largest park in Kansas City is filled with opportunities for activity and exploration. Enjoy the zoo, a Broadway show, hiking and a range of other activities.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kansas City Zoo?

Kansas City Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Kansas City known for its popular theater scene. You'll find 448 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Kansas City Zoo?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG 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 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Kansas City Zoo. Other good options within 5 miles include Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium and Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City South.

How many hotels will I find near Kansas City Zoo?

Expedia has 448 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Kansas City Zoo.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Kansas City Zoo.

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

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Kansas City Zoo, click here.

What can I see and do near Kansas City Zoo?

National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art feature captivating exhibits. Van Noy Mansion, Fountain of Neptune, and JC Nichols Memorial Fountain are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Starlight Theatre, Spencer Theatre, and Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

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Our top choices for Kansas City Zoo hotels

1. Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

2. Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

3. Truitt Hotel

4. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza

6. The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection

7. Cherry Warehouse Hotel

8. Southmoreland on the Plaza an Urban Inn

9. The Fontaine

10. Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza

11. Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Plaza

13. Cascade Hotel, Kansas City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

14. Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG

16. InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City Beacon Hill

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

19. AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza

20. Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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