• The Woodland Park Zoo, also known as the Seattle Zoo, is located inside the 188-acre Woodland Park in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. In addition to several rotating exhibits, the zoo features more than 1100 animals, including a western lowland gorilla, a keel-billed toucan and a poison arrow frog. The zoo is open daily, year-round, except for Christmas Day. Several full-service hotels are located in the neighborhood surrounding the zoo.
  
  

University Inn

• The University Inn is located less than four blocks from the University of Washington and approximately two miles from the Woodland Park Zoo. This neighborhood hotel features a complimentary local shuttle service that will take you to any attraction within a five mile radius of the hotel including to the zoo. Additional amenities include a daily complimentary continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool, an Internet kiosk and a free laundry facility. Guest rooms offer free local calling and high speed Internet access. The on-site Portage Bay Cafe is open daily for lunch and dinner and specializes in reasonably priced organic cuisine. The University Inn also allows pets for a small additional fee. As of September 2010, guest rooms start at $125 per night.
  
  University Inn
  
  4140 Roosevelt Way NE
  
  Seattle, WA 98105
  
  206-632-5055
  
  universityinnseattle.com
  
  

Watertown Hotel

• The Watertown Hotel is located less than three miles from the Woodland Park Zoo and approximately four miles from downtown Seattle's attractions, including Pike Place and the Space Needle. The Watertown Hotel does not have an on-site restaurant. There are, however, several full-service restaurants located within walking distance from the hotel, including Red Robin, Mama Melina Ristorante Italiano and the Eastlake Bar and Grill. The hotel features a daily complimentary continental breakfast, free loaner bikes, a convenience store and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Guest rooms offer free local calling and high speed Internet access. As of September 2010, guest rooms start at $159 per night.
  
  Watertown Hotel
  
  4242 Roosevelt Way NE
  
  Seattle, WA 98105
  
  206-826-4242
  
  watertownseattle.com
  
  

Hotel Deca

• The Hotel Deca is located in the heart of Seattle's University District within walking distance from the University of Washington and approximately three miles from the Woodland Park Zoo. The art deco style hotel was built in 1931 and features a fitness room, a concierge and tour desk. The on-site District Lounge Restaurant specializes in globally-inspired Pacific cuisine with an emphasis on local ingredients. Guest rooms offer views of downtown Seattle and the surrounding mountains, premium movie channels, a refrigerator and high speed Internet access. As of September 2010, guest rooms start at $107 per night.
  
  Hotel Deca
  
  4507 Brooklyn Ave. NE
  
  Seattle, WA 98105
  
  800-899-0251
  
  hoteldeca.com