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

Our top choices for St. Louis Zoo hotels

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

Dogtown, 1 km from St. Louis Zoo

Stephanie

￥27,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

2 km from St. Louis Zoo

Sheryl

￥27,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Moonrise Hotel

2.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Brian

￥26,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

The Cheshire

1.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Caleb

￥30,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

Central West End, 2.7 km from St. Louis Zoo

Jason

￥26,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

The Grove, 2.6 km from St. Louis Zoo

Brian

￥26,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

Central West End, 2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Leticia

￥25,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Forest Park Hotel by MDR

The Hill, 1.9 km from St. Louis Zoo

LaKeicha

￥16,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 9 - Jun 10

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Smoke Free) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

The Hill, 2 km from St. Louis Zoo

Alexandria Joy

￥15,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 18 - Jun 19

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

4.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Zachary

￥27,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Brentwood

3.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

MARY

￥23,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

3.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Diane M

￥92,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brentwood

4.2 km from St. Louis Zoo

Kristen

￥27,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

4.3 km from St. Louis Zoo

Mark

￥18,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Grand Center Inn

5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Leon and Janis

￥32,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 17 - Jun 18

SpringHill Suites St. Louis Brentwood

4.1 km from St. Louis Zoo

Paul

￥23,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Element by Marriott St. Louis Midtown

Midtown, 4.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Regina

￥26,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

The West End

Central West End, 3.7 km from St. Louis Zoo

Raymond

￥19,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 16 - Jun 17

Aloft by Marriott St. Louis Cortex

Central West End, 3.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Larry

￥22,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area

4.7 km from St. Louis Zoo

Brooke

￥24,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Moonrise Hotel	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,957 reviews	View
The Cheshire	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View

Top St. Louis Zoo Hotel Reviews

Forest Park Hotel by MDR

8/10 Good

"Parking is very good. Safe area. Bed was comfy. Room could have been cleaner. Price was good"

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

4/10 Poor

"The room itself was clean and comfortable, but the overall guest experience was disappointing. When I arrived, there was no soap in the shower. During my stay, trash was not picked up and towels were not exchanged. In fact, whenever I needed fresh towels or additional toilet paper, I had to go to the front desk and get them myself. Several amenities that influenced my decision to stay here were unavailable. The arcade and swimming pool were both closed, which was especially disappointing since I was traveling with my children. Another major inconvenience was the parking validation process. Every time I left the parking garage during the week, I had to return to the front desk to have my parking validated again. The only exception was on Saturday and Sunday. This became frustrating and time-consuming throughout the stay. I also requested a late checkout and was told that was not available. The staff members I interacted with were polite, but between the missing room supplies, lack of housekeeping service, closed amenities, inability to obtain a late checkout, and the repeated parking validation requirement, the overall experience fell short of expectations and did not provide the level of convenience I expected for the price."

Spacious Home by Forest Park:Family & Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"This space was perfect for a long weekend with family from out of town. Plenty of rooms for everyone to have their own space and great shared living spaces. The kitchen is a tight squeeze, but it had everything we needed to make dinners for our group.A major perk is the proximity to Forest Park!"

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

2/10 Terrible

"Grossest hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Front desk literally didn’t say one word to me. Handed my license and debit card through a bulletproof window. Walked to our room and the walls had wallpaper missing, bathtub was literally black with stains. Walls had very poor repairs done to them. We stayed maybe five minutes and left to go to a different hotel. Do not recommend!"

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St. Louis Art Museum

4.5/5 (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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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 44 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 44 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.

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

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

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Our top choices for St. Louis Zoo hotels

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

Moonrise Hotel

The Cheshire

Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

Forest Park Hotel by MDR

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

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Brentwood

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brentwood

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

Grand Center Inn

SpringHill Suites St. Louis Brentwood

Element by Marriott St. Louis Midtown

The West End

Aloft by Marriott St. Louis Cortex

Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area

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Forest Park Hotel by MDR

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