The Best Hotels Closest to Kansas City Zoo in Kansas City - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent 'hotel' sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a large forest mural.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a wall with barrel motifs.

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a river, surrounded by trees and a distant building.

1. Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence

14.1 km from Kansas City Zoo

Daniel

2.711.755 ₫

3.151.569 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered parking area, and a handicap parking symbol.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by tiled walls and a blue ceiling.

A snack display area with shelves stocked with various snack brands and a refrigerated section.

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a flat roof terrace with a railing.

2. Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

South Kansas City, 5.6 km from Kansas City Zoo

Felice

2.945.357 ₫

3.508.129 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A Hampton Inn hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating handicap parking.

A hot tub with a tiled edge and a metal handrail, surrounded by a tiled floor and a wooden wall.

A modern kitchen with checkered flooring, wooden cabinets, and a counter displaying various appliances and food items.

A hotel reception desk with a 'Welcome to the Show Me State' sign, two card readers, and a 'Hilton Honors' sign.

3. Hampton Inn Kansas City-Lee's Summit

14.5 km from Kansas City Zoo

Alex

2.833.466 ₫

3.215.276 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window providing natural light.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A buffet setup with various food items and dining tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee machine, and a desk.

4. Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

6.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Erin Lynn Krotz

2.023.867 ₫

2.447.743 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the surrounding area.

A modern lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a large TV screen.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City - Lee's Summit by IHG

13.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Fran

3.204.284 ₫

3.636.346 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, black backsplash, and a patterned floor.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a brick facade, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a desk with a chair, a floor lamp, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

6. Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Convention Center

13.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

Laura

2.480.736 ₫

2.935.951 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spa area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, and two framed pictures on the wall.

7. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

14.4 km from Kansas City Zoo

Joan

2.242.999 ₫

2.805.041 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone building with a sign reading "VERBINA" and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

A restaurant with a wine rack, dining tables, and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative lighting.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

8. The Inn at Meadowbrook

11.4 km from Kansas City Zoo

Samantha

8.110.844 ₫

9.568.769 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A self-service beverage station with a refrigerated drink dispenser and a coffee machine.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

A modern hotel lobby with a large blue sofa, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a coffee station.

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

9.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Che

2.438.098 ₫

3.059.574 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A building with a large garage door, a brick facade, and a round light fixture on the exterior.

A modern interior with a staircase, a patterned curtain, and a chandelier.

A room with a large potted plant, a red sofa, and a window with a grid pattern.

A modern outdoor seating area with white chairs and tables, a glass entrance to a building labeled "CHERRY," and a brick building in the background.

10. Cherry Warehouse Hotel

8.9 km from Kansas City Zoo

Andrea

3.348.994 ₫

4.063.498 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A large building with a central courtyard, a fountain, and a flagpole.

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, blue upholstered chairs, and a large window overlooking a green outdoor area.

A large building with a central courtyard, a fountain, and a symmetrical garden layout.

11. Unity Hotel and Conference Ctr, an Ascend Collection Hotel

12.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

MATT

3.509.983 ₫

3.798.678 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A large, two-story brick building with a prominent entrance and a sign that reads "The TRUITT A BOUTIQUE HOTEL."

A room with a classic design, featuring a large window with a grid pattern, a chandelier, and a seating area with a patterned cushion.

A cozy, dimly lit lounge area with a patterned rug, leather sofas, and a coffee table.

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

12. Truitt Hotel

Southmoreland, 7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Emily

4.237.924 ₫

4.746.216 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small seating area with a chair, a bedside table, and a large window with a view of the interior.

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A buffet area with a variety of food items, including fruits and beverages, and a wooden counter.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a round table, a TV, and a large window with artwork.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Overland Park Leawood

12.1 km from Kansas City Zoo

Timothy

3.000.140 ₫

3.580.667 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A spacious room with a large dining table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with two tufted sofas, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden reception desk.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a modern facade, stone accents, and a covered entrance.

14. Best Western Plus Lee's Summit Hotel & Suites

14.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Rodney

2.295.198 ₫

2.604.476 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A buffet area with a variety of food items, including fruits, vegetables, and bread.

A modern conference room with a long table, orange chairs, a desktop computer, and a reception desk with a neon sign.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a television, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A Holiday Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-Conv Ctr by IHG

13.6 km from Kansas City Zoo

Nitzia

2.661.623 ₫

3.150.031 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel lobby with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a sign reading "HOTEL LOTUS Essence in Hospitality".

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a self-service beverage dispenser, a tray of bottled water, and a coffee machine.

16. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

6.9 km from Kansas City Zoo

Jaylyn

1.837.295 ₫

2.349.980 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by seating areas and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, green armchair, and a round table.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kansas City - Grandview by IHG

12.4 km from Kansas City Zoo

Kevin Andres

2.325.690 ₫

2.724.223 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a bar, and a variety of food and drink options.

The entrance to The Fontaine hotel with a glass facade and a sign above the doors.

A modern living room with a large painting, leather sofa, and decorative pillows.

Transparent dome-shaped structures with seating inside, illuminated by colorful lights, and a neon sign in the background.

18. The Fontaine

West Plaza, 7.5 km from Kansas City Zoo

Melissa

3.074.045 ₫

4.193.163 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, a fire pit, and string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a seating area with chairs, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a TV screen.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel microwave, a built-in dishwasher, and a refrigerator.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City KU Medical Center

10.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

Laura

2.839.409 ₫

3.417.939 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent 'ORIGIN' sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a piano, and four red bar stools.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, black leather chairs, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of a body of water.

A modern interior with two wicker chairs, a small black table, and a potted plant.

20. Origin Kansas City Riverfront, a Wyndham Hotel

13.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

Uriah

2.943.290 ₫

3.564.587 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Kansas City Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence	9.2 Wonderful 2,797 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo	9.2 Wonderful 585 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Kansas City-Lee's Summit	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,453 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City - Lee's Summit by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 643 reviews	View

Top Kansas City Zoo Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

8/10 Good

"Not bad, little older though"

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

10/10 Excellent

"The facility is in very good condition but starting to show it's age. Plumbing was kinda iffy."

Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park

8/10 Good

"Good"

Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

8/10 Good

"Need more food court"

Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was as expected from Aloft hotels"

Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"The overall experience of the hotel was awesome and we enjoyed our stay"

Other attractions near Kansas City Zoo

A classical pavilion with a central open space surrounded by columns, set in a park with grass and trees.

Swope Park

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Swope Park, a lovely green space in Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Starlight Theatre

9.0/10 (98 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Starlight Theatre on your trip to Kansas City. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

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Swope Memorial Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Kansas City at Swope Memorial Golf Course.

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Children's Mercy Victory Field

Catch an event at Children's Mercy Victory Field during your trip to Kansas City.

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Van Noy Mansion

Find out about the history of Kansas City with a stop at Van Noy Mansion. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Swope Soccer Village

Catch an event at Swope Soccer Village during your trip to Kansas City.

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Cave Spring Interpretive Center

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Cave Spring Interpretive Center in Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center & Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center & Museum during your trip to Kansas City.

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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 theatre scene. You'll find 401 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kansas City Zoo?

Expedia has 401 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Kansas City Zoo.

What can I see and do near Kansas City Zoo?

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and National Museum of Toys and Miniatures feature captivating exhibits. Van Noy Mansion, JC Nichols Memorial Fountain and Fountain of Neptune 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. Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence

2. Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

3. Hampton Inn Kansas City-Lee's Summit

4. Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City - Lee's Summit by IHG

6. Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Convention Center

7. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

8. The Inn at Meadowbrook

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

10. Cherry Warehouse Hotel

11. Unity Hotel and Conference Ctr, an Ascend Collection Hotel

12. Truitt Hotel

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Overland Park Leawood

14. Best Western Plus Lee's Summit Hotel & Suites

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-Conv Ctr by IHG

16. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kansas City - Grandview by IHG

18. The Fontaine

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City KU Medical Center

20. Origin Kansas City Riverfront, a Wyndham Hotel

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Top Kansas City Zoo Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park

Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

Other attractions near Kansas City Zoo

Swope Park

Starlight Theatre

Swope Memorial Golf Course

Children's Mercy Victory Field

Van Noy Mansion

Swope Soccer Village

Cave Spring Interpretive Center

Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center & Museum

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