Hotel near Detroit Zoo
 

I know the zoo is actually located in Royal Oak and would like to know if anyone knows of a hotel near the zoo. Planning on taking two grandsons (4 and 1 1/2) and need a place fairly nearby zoo for naps. Any suggestions?

I would go to mapquest and put in the zoo address and "hotels" in the businesses nearby box

The Zoo is at 10 Mile and Woodward. The closest places would be in the Madison Heights/Troy area around 14 Mile and I-75, about 4 miles NE. There are several hotels along with the Oakland Mall and other shopping and restaurants.

There are also several along the Telegraph Road corridor in Southfield, about 3 miles west.

Could check out the Travelodge in Royal Oak, on Woodward Ave., just south of 13 Mile Road. A boss used to stay there and found it a clean, pleasant place, with the exception of some road noise due to being on Woodward. 3 miles from the Detroit Zoo. Straight shot south on Woodward - no expressway travel necessary. Stay in right lane after 11 Mile road and before you get to 10 Mile (or I696) just make a right turn directly into zoo. No problems. Have fun.

You might want to consider a hotel in the Birmingham area (just a short distance up Woodward Ave)....the Townsend is considered one of the best in the area...maybe a little pricey though. The Drury Inn and Suites in Troy is just a hop skip and a jump from the zoo...they always get great reviews on tripadvisor.com Not sure there are any hotels
I would stay at in the zoo area...I would head a little further north if you have young kids. The zoo is great...don't miss the monkeys/apes...they alot of fun!

Thanks so much to everyone!