The Henry Doorly Zoo is in Omaha, which is a large metropolis in the Midwestern state of Nebraska. The Henry Doorly Zoo opened in 1894 and initially had the Riverview Park Zoo. One of the most noteworthy attractions within the zoo is the "Lied Jungle," which is an indoor rainforest home to ring-tailed lemurs, black howler monkeys, otters and more. For visitors to the zoo that are seeking nearby accommodations, there are a handful of hotels to consider.
Comfort Inn at the Zoo is across from the Henry Doorly Zoo and steps away from the baseball park, Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium. Comfort Inn at the Zoo is also near area attractions such as the Joslyn Art Museum and the Omaha Children's Museum. Some nearby dining opportunities include Big Horn Mountain Barbecue, Zio's New York Style Pizzeria and the Mexican cuisine of Julio's. Small pets that weigh no more than 15 pounds may also stay at the hotel for a nightly fee. The Omaha hotel contains 79 guest rooms and suites, all of which come with complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, coffeemakers, refrigerators, cable television, in-room movies and ironing facilities. Some other highlights are complimentary breakfast and coffee, free newspapers (the Omaha World-Herald and USA Today), heated indoor swimming pool, sundeck and gym.
Comfort Inn at the Zoo
2920 S. 13th Court
Omaha, NE 68108
402-342-8000
comfortinn.com
Sleep Inn and Suites Airport is about 10 minutes away from the Henry Doorly Zoo by car. Sleep Inn and Suites Airport is also close to the Eppley Airfield airport (courtesy airport shuttle service is available to guests) and attractions like the Heartland of America Park and the Joslyn Art Museum. The hotel is minutes away from various laid-back dining choices, including Popeye's Chicken, Hollywood Diner, Godfather's Pizza and Dairy Queen. Pets are welcome to stay at the hotel for a nightly charge. The 90 rooms and suites all have cable television, HBO, in-room movies, free high-speed wireless Internet access, blow dryers, ironing facilities and coffeemakers. Apart from the in-room amenities, the hotel also offers complimentary baked cookies, a free continental deluxe breakfast and fitness center.
Sleep Inn and Suites Airport
2525 Abbott Drive
Omaha, NE 68110
402-342-2525
sleepinn.com
Country Inn and Suites Omaha West is a quick 20-minute drive to the Henry Doorly Zoo, and is within the North Park Business Complex, providing convenience for corporate travelers. Country Inn and Suites Omaha West is close to eateries such as the gourmet sandwiches of Dundee Dell, Asian Wok, Papa John's Pizza and the French fare of Dario's Brasserie. The in-room amenities include free wireless high-speed Internet access, blow dryers, tea and coffeemakers, cable television, alarm clocks, refrigerators, microwave ovens, irons, ironing boards and private voicemail. Other benefits of the Omaha hotel are event and meeting facilities (for a maximum of 60 people), business center, whirlpool, indoor heated swimming pool and free breakfast (with muffins, bread, waffles, fruit and cereal).
Country Inn and Suites Omaha West
11818 Miami St.
Omaha, NE 68164
402-445-4445
countryinns.com
Courtyard Omaha Downtown is a modern Marriott hotel that is only seven miles away from the Henry Doorly Zoo, in the city's bustling Old Market district. Courtyard Omaha Downtown is also close to the Joslyn Art Museum and Boys Town. In terms of dining, some nearby choices include Spaghetti Works, the French Cafe and the Italian Vivace restaurant. The rooms all come with 300-thread-count sheets, wired high-speed Internet access, pullout sofas, coffeemakers, work desks and ergonomic chairs. Some other features of the accommodation are guest parking (for a daily fee), a round-the-clock mini-mart (with salads, sandwiches, snacks and beverages), exercise center, whirlpool, swimming pool, ATM and two meeting rooms.
Courtyard Omaha Downtown
101 S. 10th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
402-346-2200
marriott.com
