On the east side of Omaha, Nebraska, along Interstate 80 near the Missouri River, the popular Henry Doorly Zoo is recognized for having the largest indoor rain forest in the United States. Nearby hotels generally range from moderate to upscale in price. Several of them lie just across the Missouri River in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
The only hotel adjacent to Henry Doorly Zoo, the Comfort Inn at the Zoo offers an indoor pool, fitness center, newsstand, free breakfast and free wireless Internet access. Guest rooms have refrigerators and coffee service, and suites include microwaves and wet bars. A McDonald's is nearby, and more dining options are just up the street.
Comfort Inn at the Zoo
2920 S. 13th Court
Omaha, NE 68108
402-342-8000
comfortinn.com
About four miles east of the zoo along Interstate 80, the Hilton Garden Inn features three restaurants (including a 24-hour cafe), a pool, fitness center and pool table. Guest rooms feature adjustable beds, refrigerators and microwave ovens. The hotel also provides a pavilion pantry where guests can buy pre-packaged meals that can be prepared in the in-room microwave.
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs
2702 Mid America Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-309-9000
hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites is a moderately priced hotel in Council Bluffs that connects to the Ameristar Casino by a sheltered walkway. Included are four restaurants, a bar, an indoor pool, a fitness center, a florist and a gift shop. Guest rooms have refrigerators, microwave ovens and free wireless Internet service. Breakfast is complimentary and children of guests can eat at hotel restaurants for free.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs I-29
2202 River Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-322-5050
holidayinn.com
For visitors who want a more upscale experience, the all-suite Embassy Suites is about two miles north of the zoo in the Old Market area of downtown Omaha. All suites have separate living and sleeping rooms, with a television in each, plus in-room refrigerators and microwaves. The hotel also offers wireless Internet access, a swimming pool, fitness center, and a full-service restaurant and lounge. A full, cooked-to-order breakfast is included, available in the hotel atrium.
Embassy Suites Hotel Omaha-Downtown/Old Market
555 S. 10th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
402-346-9000
embassysuites1.hilton.com
