When most people think of St. Louis they think of the Gateway Arch, the St. Louis Cardinals, and not much else. This is unfortunate considering St. Louis has so much to offer. In addition to the attractions listed above, other exciting activities and attractions include the St. Louis Blues, the Lumaire Place Casino, Laclede’s Landing entertainment district, and a plethora of historic sites. What makes St. Louis even more appealing is that three hotels have been rated by travelers as high as 4.5 stars. It’s not often you find a city that has three hotels with such high ratings. Travelers are stricter about their ratings than experts simply because they have to pay for their hotel stays. This is what makes three 4.5-star ratings in one city so impressive. Four St. Louis hotels will be covered below. One has a 4-star rating and the rest have 4.5-star ratings.
The Hilton St. Louis Downtown might only have a 4-star rating, but it offers extraordinary value. This is also a hotel with classic charm, a lot of beauty, and quality service. The location is an additional plus; the Hilton St. Louis Downtown is within close proximity to the St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues. Other positives include a friendly staff, a pretty lobby, refrigerators in every room, and views of the Gateway Arch. Negatives include a parking fee, having to park across the street, and thin walls. The address for the Hilton St. Louis Downtown is 400 Olive Street. The phone number is 314-436-0002.
The Westin St. Louis is beautiful in every way. From the high ceilings to the large windows and the modern décor, this is a hotel that will leave you astonished. The rooms here are enormous, the beds are comfortable, the tub and shower are separate, and everything is always clean. The food at the bar and grill is terrific, though expensive. If you would prefer to eat somewhere else, consider the Lucas Park Grill, which is within walking distance. Also within walking distance is Busch Stadium, which is right across the street. The Westin St. Louis offers boat rentals and golf, but this is a better hotel for business travelers than leisure travelers. While the hotel is close to the Gateway Arch, it’s far from most attractions. It also has a great business center and meeting rooms, which makes it perfect for business travelers. The address for The Westin St. Louis is 811 Spruce Street. The phone number is 314-621-2000.
The Drury Plaza Hotel at the Arch is overwhelmingly popular amongst travelers. This is tricky because it doesn’t look like much from the outside. That being the case, if you do any research online, don’t make the mistake of judging this hotel based on its exterior. All the rooms here are in mint condition. If anyone 17 and under is traveling with family, they can stay for free as long as they’re in the same room. The breakfast here is incredible and there is also a manager’s reception from 5:30 to 7:30, which is a great time to enjoy free snacks and soda. You will also receive 3 coupons per person for alcoholic beverages. There are views of the Gateway Arch from the Drury Plaza Hotel at the Arch, hence the name. A business center is also available, but this is more of a family-oriented hotel. Another benefit to staying at this St. Louis hotel is free parking. The address for the Drury Plaza Hotel at the Arch is 2 South 4th Street. The phone number is 314-231-3003.
If you enjoy being treated like royalty, stay at the Four Seasons St. Louis. This hotel is more expensive than most St. Louis hotels, but for good reason. The Four Seasons St. Louis is located in downtown St. Louis. This makes it convenient to Laclede’s Landing entertainment district, the business district, and the airport. The amenities here are also great, including televisions built in to the bathroom mirrors, a rooftop pool with spectacular views, fireplaces in every room, walk-in showers in every room, a spa, and 24-hour room service. In addition to that, the rooms are always clean and comfortable. Cielo Restaurant is also very good despite a narrow selection. If you really want to search for a negative at the Four Seasons St. Louis, it would have to be that the alcoholic beverages at the Cielo Restaurant are too expensive. Past that, this hotel is as close to perfect as you’re going to get. The address for the Four Seasons St. Louis is 999 North Second Street. The phone number is 314-881-5800.
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