St. Louis, MO summarized
St. Louis' owes its semi-European vibe to its cultural and historical infrastructure. Any place, cosmopolitan at that, which is capable of producing the 20th century's greatest rockers and poets, namely Chuck Berry and T.S. Eliot, holds a lot of inspiration. Missouri's St. Louis hauls its considerable industrial strength from its formidable transportation - from steamboats to trains and air haulage. Nonetheless, St. Louis' stride has not always been an easy ride. The city has seen a remarkable turnaround from the nadir of the seventies, with tourist destinations sprawling on the riverfront's revitalized area. Visitors are welcomed by Laclede Landing's restored warehouses and the magnificent Gateway Arch. Try not to leave St. Louis without sampling the outlying quarters. Visit the Italian storefronts of the Hill or the jazz pubs of Soulard - and stay because of the city's famed barbecued spare ribs. The city reportedly leads the world in per capita consumption of barbecue sauce. Among the city's famed joints are Smoki O's, where the menu includes barbecue spaghetti, crispy snoot, and rib tips; Roper's Ribs, smoked over hickory and seasoned with a secret blend of spices; and Pappy's Smoke House, known for slow-smoked, dry-rubbed pork ribs.
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Applies to St. Louis / St. Louis City / St. Charles
| Season Begin | Season End | Lodging Rate | Meals & Incidentals |
| January 1, 2027 |
December 31, 2026 |
$150.00 |
$86.00 |
Recent traveler reviews of St. Louis, MO
Below are reviews of the city of St. Louis, MO from an actual visitor's perspective.
"There is so much to do in Saint Louis"
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5.0 / 5
There is so much to do in Saint Louis. We were on the go for three days! Great restaurants everywhere!
Hank B., from 27-Mar-2026
"The city museum"
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5.0 / 5
The city museum, science museum, zoo and the arch was cool.
Ashley S., from 24-Mar-2026
"Went to see our grandson"
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4.0 / 5
Went to see our grandson so we were able to see him!
Gayle L., from 24-Mar-2026
"Central West End restaurants"
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5.0 / 5
Central West End restaurants, seeing old friends from when I lived here, Forest Park, architecture.
Ruth T., from 16-Mar-2026
"Played @ bridge tournament"
Score
5.0 / 5
Played @ bridge tournament and Courtyard better than Grand.
James B., from 05-Mar-2026
"We were full on tourists for a couple days"
Score
4.0 / 5
We had never been to St Louis. We were full on tourists for a couple days. We enjoyed our experiences a lot and enjoyed the comfort ability of walking around our hotel's location to restaurants.
Christine S., from 04-Mar-2026
"Variety of things to do"
Score
4.0 / 5
Jerry S., from 02-Mar-2026
"Fox Theatre "
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4.0 / 5
Went to the Fox Theatre to see Phantom of the Opera. The Fox is always a treat.
Patricia W., from 02-Mar-2026
"This is my home city"
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4.0 / 5
Many things. This is my home city. This was just a getaway for some needed chill time.
Michael C., from 24-Feb-2026
"St. Louis is nice"
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5.0 / 5
St. Louis is nice, they've got lots of cute neighborhoods and restaurants. The art museum is fun. Great BBQ and coffee shops. I love the Hill and TowerGrove South areas.
Ross M., from 18-Feb-2026
"Beautiful decor and food is very good"
Score
5.0 / 5
Marian D., from 09-Feb-2026
"Friendly and great food"
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4.0 / 5
Dorothy R., from 03-Feb-2026
"Amazing"
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4.0 / 5
The food is amazing and the SouthSide is it.
Michael A., from 02-Feb-2026
"My doctor is at SLU"
Score
5.0 / 5
Scott H., from 31-Jan-2026
"I love STL"
Score
5.0 / 5
Nicole D., from 30-Jan-2026
"I have found the people of Saint Louis to be very friendly"
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5.0 / 5
I have found the people of Saint Louis to be very friendly and helpful, kind of surprising for a large city. Pretty easy to get around and a lot of things to do and see. Great food.
Gary B., from 28-Jan-2026
"Great Location"
Score
5.0 / 5
Many good [ethnic] restaurants and shops, Fitz's Delmar, the Polar Express, Soulard Market, Winterfest, Union Station,close to 6 Flags
Charlyne M., from 27-Jan-2026
"Barnes hospital was all we saw"
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5.0 / 5
Helen G., from 24-Jan-2026
"Savers is always good for kids clothes"
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4.0 / 5
Savers is always good for kids clothes, currently 2 & 4 years old.
Carol S., from 21-Jan-2026
"Great free museums"
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5.0 / 5
Great free museums
Nice parks restaurants.
Christine M., from 19-Jan-2026
"We felt safe"
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5.0 / 5
We felt safe and comfortable in this area of the city.
Ruth F., from 18-Jan-2026
"St Charles was so cool"
Score
4.0 / 5
The US FIGUTE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS. St Charles was so cool!
Cory H., from 09-Jan-2026
"I enjoyed the party I attended at The Hilton"
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4.0 / 5
Karen W., from 04-Jan-2026
"The Arch"
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4.0 / 5
Quannia B., from 03-Jan-2026
"Breakfast cleanliness staff"
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5.0 / 5
Jo D., from 02-Jan-2026
"Being close to the airport"
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5.0 / 5
Wendy B., from 20-Dec-2025
"I’m hear for tests at SLU"
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4.0 / 5
Mary H., from 19-Dec-2025
"I enjoyed great food at Tuckers Steakhouse & Pappys BbQ"
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5.0 / 5
Ricky F., from 06-Dec-2025
"The city is beautiful clean and felt safe"
Score
5.0 / 5
Barry H., from 07-Nov-2025
"I love St. Louis"
Score
4.0 / 5
Donna H., from 04-Nov-2025
"Location and Excellent"
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4.0 / 5
I was there for medical care in which I thought was excellent!
Holly P., from 01-Nov-2025
"Love Hometown"
Score
5.0 / 5
I am born and raised here.
Debby L., from 25-Oct-2025
"Very Friendly"
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4.0 / 5
Very friendly staff at hotel. Lots to do in STL.
Chuck G., from 12-Oct-2025
"Clean"
Score
5.0 / 5
Promptness, cleanness of the place and location.
Mary F., from 08-Oct-2025
"The beds were very comfortable"
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5.0 / 5
The beds were very comfortable. The room was clean and comfortable.
Constance M., from 05-Oct-2025
"We live here"
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5.0 / 5
Cathilynne F., from 05-Oct-2025
"Hotel close to lots of fun activities"
Score
4.0 / 5
Brenda M., from 02-Oct-2025
"Excellent Food!"
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4.0 / 5
Food was excellent!
Tracie H., from 01-Oct-2025
"Blues Game"
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5.0 / 5
Blues Game
Shawna B., from 27-Sep-2025
"The convention center"
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4.0 / 5
The convention center across the street was very well done and the convention that we were part of with the United Pentecostal Church international conference was very very good
Ronald E., from 27-Sep-2025
"I’m from the city"
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5.0 / 5
I'm from the city, surprised how much downtown had grown
Donnie E., from 24-Sep-2025
"Cardinals Game!"
Score
5.0 / 5
We went to a Cardinals game. Other than that, we stayed close to the hotel.
Laine H., from 24-Sep-2025
"Great Location!"
Score
4.0 / 5
The Pageant was a nice venue easy walk from the hotel. Went to Botanical Garden and that was really great too.
Jennifer S., from 24-Sep-2025
"Great Time in St. Louis!"
Score
4.0 / 5
Loved visiting the Great Archway, a Cardinal's baseball game and the Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour & seeing the famous Clydesdale horses!
Attended a wedding at the Lemp
Haunted Mansion which was unique too! Ran out of time before we could visit the St.Louis Zoo, which has free admissions! Great time visiting St. Louis!
Amy B., from 22-Sep-2025
"Excellent Service"
Score
5.0 / 5
Staff was great, especially Jake from the event. Bellman was great.
Juanita C., from 17-Sep-2025
"Good Location"
Score
5.0 / 5
Hotel was close to both restaurants and shopping venues. always a lot going on in STL - you can find something for everyone to try!
Connie F., from 14-Sep-2025
"Highway system allow quick travel wherever you go!"
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4.0 / 5
Harvey Y., from 09-Sep-2025
"Highway system makes getting everywhere quickly very easy"
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5.0 / 5
Harvey Y., from 09-Sep-2025
"Downtown area is nice to walk around and explore"
Score
5.0 / 5
Warren M., from 09-Sep-2025
"Good eating places."
Score
5.0 / 5
Good eating places.
Jesus G., from 09-Sep-2025
"Cardinals and Arch"
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4.0 / 5
Margaret B., from 07-Sep-2025
"Safe Area"
Score
5.0 / 5
Always feel safe around the stadium and arch area.
Jonathan T., from 06-Sep-2025
"I grew up in St. Louis"
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4.0 / 5
I grew up in St. Louis and attended school there. My most memorable memory was seeing President Kennedy's motorcade going down Kingshighway. I was on a school bus going home from O'Fallon High. Life was simply beautiful then.
Valerie T., from 05-Sep-2025
"Cardinals fan"
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5.0 / 5
Spent the first 8 years of my life in St. Louis. I consider it home. Am a huge Cardinals fan
Mary M., from 03-Sep-2025
"The Missouri Botanical Gardens"
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5.0 / 5
The Missouri Botanical Gardens
Wendy G., from 31-Aug-2025
"Gateway Cup"
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4.0 / 5
We were here for the Gateway cup and that was a exciting event.
Daniel P., from 31-Aug-2025
"Friends & Golf!"
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5.0 / 5
Friends and golf.
William K., from 26-Aug-2025
"Arch history museum!"
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5.0 / 5
James S., from 26-Aug-2025
"Hometown"
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4.0 / 5
St Louis is my hometown. I love everything about it.
Debby L., from 21-Aug-2025
"Love Everything!"
Score
4.0 / 5
I live here. So I love everything
Monica B., from 21-Aug-2025
"Downtown"
Score
4.0 / 5
There's a place down about 20 miles away from St,Charles county dealing with car tags /plates/ which had very
courteous staff I rated 5/5.
Sylvia Y., from 20-Aug-2025
"Food"
Score
4.0 / 5
Quintdeana W., from 15-Aug-2025
"The game"
Score
4.0 / 5
Michael S., from 11-Aug-2025
"The Arch"
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4.0 / 5
We enjoyed the Arch.
Marilyn L., from 28-Jul-2025
"White Castle"
Score
5.0 / 5
James F., from 28-Jul-2025
"Great City"
Score
5.0 / 5
I like visiting the city and all the sights! I came in support in the aftermath of the tornado and was devastated! But I have always like St. Louis especially the Chinese rice
Archie R., from 27-Jul-2025
"Great Area"
Score
5.0 / 5
I like the Clayton area.
David B., from 23-Jul-2025
"Good Food "
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4.0 / 5
The Italian restaurant Mammas and their neighborhood was nice.
Gilda M., from 21-Jul-2025
"Baseball!"
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4.0 / 5
Baseball!
Rick P., from 15-Jul-2025
"Amazing mosaics!"
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4.0 / 5
Loved the tour of the Basilica. Amazing mosaics! Great food each night. The Hill was a fun place.
Rich K., from 30-Jun-2025
"always has a lot to offer"
Score
5.0 / 5
I'm from St Louis so nothing is really new to me but St Louis always has a lot to offer
Marvin B., from 28-Jun-2025
"Great to be back "
Score
5.0 / 5
It was great for me to be back in some sort of familiar places. We went to the Art Museum and the botanical gardens& the city museum. We had a driver familiar with the area as well.
Rebecca K., from 26-Jun-2025
"The Gateway Arch"
Score
4.0 / 5
Our visit included going to the Gateway Arch so our daughter could receive her National Park patch. This was part of a larger vacation which included Branson, MO.
Jason S., from 24-Jun-2025
"Proximity to Saint Louis University"
Score
5.0 / 5
Saint Louis University was hospitable and friendly.
Judy G., from 14-Jun-2025
"Baseball!"
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4.0 / 5
We had a great time at the baseball game.
Kemy B., from 13-Jun-2025
"Excellent Stay!"
Score
5.0 / 5
Jazz St Louis has become a favorite destination, within a short walk of Angad. Great food, service and Jazz!
Robert H., from 09-Jun-2025
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Score
4.0 / 5
I came for an event at Bar K and that was very nice. Also, the arch was also nice.
Sue S., from 30-May-2025
"Love St. Louis"
Score
4.0 / 5
St. Louis is such a fun city. The city museum, union station and a cardinal's game is a must!
Jesika T., from 27-May-2025
"Nice Stadium "
Score
5.0 / 5
Cards stadium nice-
Gina R., from 22-May-2025
"Great Staff!"
Score
5.0 / 5
Excellent help from Taylor Bernhard, Front office manager and Anna, Front office rep.
James P., from 19-May-2025
"Great place, lots to do!"
Score
5.0 / 5
It's was great, lots to do.
Justin E., from 15-May-2025
"Excellent Location!"
Score
5.0 / 5
The concert we attended was fantastic, and the beautiful historical buildings and stunning churches truly took our breath away. They were absolutely incredible and added so much charm to our visit.
Kristy J., from 14-May-2025
"Great Location and Attractions"
Score
5.0 / 5
We were in town for a wedding and truly enjoyed Busch Stadium and the convenience of all the great sites of STL.
Denise M., from 14-May-2025
"The shower for two!"
Score
5.0 / 5
The shower for two!
Ronda D., from 12-May-2025
"Modern & Comfy"
Score
5.0 / 5
Modern look and comfortable room.
Robert C., from 03-May-2025
"Excellent Stay!"
Score
5.0 / 5
I love St Louis! We were at America's Center Convention Complex, so pretty wonderful place to experience the city. One day I took The Metro--highly recommend! Very clean, people were friendly, got to see more of the city!
Cynthia M., from 03-May-2025
"Forest Park, The Arch, the architecture of the old vintage homes!"
Score
4.0 / 5
Forest Park, The Arch, the architecture of the old vintage homes!
Patricia S., from 02-May-2025
"Awesome city and great location of this hotel."
Score
5.0 / 5
Awesome city and great location of this hotel.
Tandy L., from 28-Apr-2025
"The Arch"
Score
5.0 / 5
Close to The Arch.
Joan C., from 11-Apr-2025
"Home Town "
Score
5.0 / 5
I reside in St Louis.
Rafael F., from 01-Apr-2025
"Safe area near Busch Stadium"
Score
4.0 / 5
Two blocks from Busch Stadium, safe walk.
William V., from 01-Apr-2025
"Great neighborhood with restaurants within walking distance."
Score
5.0 / 5
The hotel is located in a great neighborhood and restaurants are in walking distance.
Subrena H., from 01-Apr-2025
"Great neighborhood near restaurants."
Score
5.0 / 5
The hotel is located in a great neighborhood, restaurants are in walking distance.
Subrena H., from 01-Apr-2025
"Proximity to Medical Facilities"
Score
5.0 / 5
We came for medical care and didn't have time to explore.
Deborah W., from 31-Mar-2025
"Ballpark and The Arch!"
Score
4.0 / 5
Ballpark and The Arch!
Jean H., from 30-Mar-2025
"Lots of activities."
Score
5.0 / 5
Lots of activities.
Amanda O., from 25-Mar-2025
"Great Location"
Score
5.0 / 5
Easy to get around. Freeway a couple of minutes away from where I stayed as well as the airport.
Alphonso J., from 19-Mar-2025
"Everything Great!"
Score
5.0 / 5
Union Station was such a wonderful place with so many places and things to do. Such a beautiful city!
Aaron H., from 18-Mar-2025
"Union Station is Wonderful"
Score
4.0 / 5
Everything! Union Station was such a wonderful place with so many places and things to do. Such a beautiful city!
Aaron H., from 18-Mar-2025
"The Food!"
Score
4.0 / 5
The food!
Damon F., from 25-Feb-2025
The average traveler rating of the city of St. Louis, MO shown above is
4.6 out of 5 based on 100 reviews