Top 10 Hotels Near 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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, a television, and two wall-mounted lamps.

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

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

1. Colony Motel

2.3 km from Brookfield Zoo

Paula

P4,222

P4,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A reception area with a sign for Rodeway Inn, a reception desk, two blue armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a carpet with the hotel name.

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

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

2. Rodeway Inn Lyons - La Grange

1.9 km from Brookfield Zoo

Makala

P5,369

P6,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

3. Welcome Inn & Suites - Lyons

3.1 km from Brookfield Zoo

James

P5,971

P6,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A well-lit hallway with a wooden dresser, a table with chairs, and a blue patterned rug.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, and a built-in fireplace.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a matching ottoman, a wooden side table with a lamp, and a wooden chair with a book.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a piano, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

4. Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

7.1 km from Brookfield Zoo

Monica

P18,285

P20,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

13.8 km from Brookfield Zoo

Bobby

P12,706

P15,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

6. Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

13.5 km from Brookfield Zoo

karen

P8,756

P10,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A two-story house with a porch, a chimney, and a brick wall.

A wooden staircase with a window on the left, a door on the right, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a ceiling light.

7. At Home in Oak Park

7.5 km from Brookfield Zoo

Theresa

P13,933

P22,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A brick building with a restaurant named "BARCLAYS" and a sign for "THE COTTAGE OF OAK BURTON."

A residential street with a sidewalk, houses, and greenery.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden chairs, a bar counter, and two televisions mounted on the wall.

A dimly lit restaurant with booths and tables, featuring a large clock and a television screen on the wall.

8. Carleton of Oak Park

6.4 km from Brookfield Zoo

Brad

P7,655

P8,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a pool table, and a chess table.

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.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport

10.1 km from Brookfield Zoo

Jessica

P13,177

P15,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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.

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

10. Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District

14.2 km from Brookfield Zoo

Enrique

P16,261

P19,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern lobby with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a large abstract wall art piece.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

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

11. Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport

10.3 km from Brookfield Zoo

Veronica

P12,196

P14,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

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

10.2 km from Brookfield Zoo

Roberto

P10,195

P11,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious living room with a pool table, comfortable seating, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

13. Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District

14.2 km from Brookfield Zoo

chad

P10,371

P12,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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 swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, under a high ceiling with visible beams and ductwork.

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

14. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area

13.4 km from Brookfield Zoo

Jonas

P8,068

P8,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

15. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard

14.4 km from Brookfield Zoo

Blessing

P5,847

P6,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and built-in oven. There is a dining area with a large island and bar stools. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with a geometric wood panel design, a wooden ceiling with recessed lighting, and a modern interior.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, shelves with bottles, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.

16. Hyatt House Chicago Oak Brook

7.6 km from Brookfield Zoo

Jacob

P12,759

P13,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a grassy area with trees and a pathway.

A cozy loft-style room with a bed, sofa, and dining area, featuring a wooden ceiling and a stained glass light fixture.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a mirror with ornate frame.

17. The Oak Park Loft

7.5 km from Brookfield Zoo

Linda

P11,108

P19,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A golf course with a swimming pool, lounge area, and a pond.

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

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

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

11.4 km from Brookfield Zoo

MARGOT CAROLE BOGNI

P8,667

P10,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and chandeliers.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight stations.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

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

19. Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago

9.2 km from Brookfield Zoo

wayne b

P10,695

P11,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

20. The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection

7.7 km from Brookfield Zoo

RICHARD

P11,195

P14,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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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 1,005 reviews	View
Welcome Inn & Suites - Lyons	6.2 254 reviews	View
Harvey House Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 135 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC	9.6 Exceptional 775 reviews	View

Top Brookfield Zoo Hotel Reviews

Carleton of Oak Park

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was great. The room was charming but it did have an old cigarette odor I think it is in the carpet. It also needed a deep cleaning as far as baseboards. I did love the charm of the building which I enjoyed as well as the staff who where always helpful."

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

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful. Location was convenient. Parking lot was safe"

Best Western Plus Chicagoland - Countryside

10/10 Excellent

"Location, clean room, nice staffing and breakfast we the highlight of my visit"

Colony Motel

8/10 Good

"Staff was very courteous & friendly."

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Westchester/Oak Brook

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

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."

Rainbow Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good Location with plenty of walkable places. Lots of restaurants and stores nearby which is always a plus. No microwave in the room but the mini fridge worked wonderfully. Lots of options on the TV as well. Staff was very nice and welcoming. Overall a very nice experience. Very good option for anyone looking for a more affordable option. Would definitely recommend."

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"

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 267 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 267 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.

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. Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

6. Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

7. At Home in Oak Park

8. Carleton of Oak Park

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport

10. Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District

11. Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport

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

13. Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District

14. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area

15. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard

16. Hyatt House Chicago Oak Brook

17. The Oak Park Loft

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

19. Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago

20. The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection

Compare popular hotels close to Brookfield Zoo

Top Brookfield Zoo Hotel Reviews

Carleton of Oak Park

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

Best Western Plus Chicagoland - Countryside

Colony Motel

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Westchester/Oak Brook

Rodeway Inn Lyons - La Grange

Rainbow Motel

VIBE INN - WHIRLPOOL SUITES

Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

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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