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.
Below are reviews of the city of St. Louis, MO from an actual visitor's perspective.
Lots of cool places!
Pappy's Smokehouse
I will say the folks here are friendly and they do shoot the breeze when you wanna chat.
Gastronomically pleasing!
Absolutely wonderful time!
City is amazing.
The Arch is the go-to spot but there's a lot of history here. You just have to dive in and explore.
The City Museum was awesome.
Stayed for a surgery at 5:30am.
Location was great for my event.
Illini W I N at bragging rights game. We came to win and we did, better yet the trophy 🏆 goes home with the Illini!!!!
I grew up in St. Louis and love returning there!
There is much to do in St. Louis.
The location of the hotel to the Arch.
The room was clean and quiet. We stayed for a running race, and there was a shuttle to and from the race. It was amazing!!
Arch, downtown area, Thanksgiving Day Parade!
I came to visit family. When I return I will stay at Hampton I-55 again!
Visited The Hill, the Zoo and the Foundry!
There is plenty to do in St. Louis without worrying about being bored.
The Arch tram tour was awesome.
A very walkable city, seemed everything was within a 10 minute walk (food, entertainment, groceries, clothes).
Lots to do and see!
The botanical garden.
Downtown area is beautiful.
Where I grew up so relived memories and I'm still Hugh Cardinal fan!
Barbecue & Blues Museum a block away.
Clean place with lots of flowers and kind people.
Go Cardinals ⚾️
Lovely city. The botanical gardens are amazing, Forest Park is lovely and it's clean.
Shuttle to airport was great. Driver was so helpful with luggage!
I liked the Carbanoro show. Liked having no smoking section at casino.
Great eating places close to the hotel!!
The hotel is right across from transportation, Enterprise Center.
Cardinals!
Arch, zoo, City Museum, etc.
The Arch.
Room cleans comfy, staff friendly. Arch was right out our window
Uncle Bill's Pancake House was a great place to eat and Gateway Arch National Park was awesome.
Uncle Bill's Pancake House was a great place to eat and Gateway Arch National Park was awesome.
Free zoo and the casinos!
The zoo was excellent.
Clean with lots of flowers and kind people!
St. Louis Arch and the aquarium were very nice sites to see. We enjoyed our time in St. Louis!
Plenty of things to do with family and plenty of places to eat.
Food and activities were excellent!
The people we interacted with were friendly and helpful. My family did not feel uncomfortable walking around in center city for our 2 day stay.
St. Louis is a great place to visit! The zoo and museums are free, the Arch is amazing, Cardinal games, Blues for hockey, 4th of July celebration is awesome.
Love Kirkwood and St. Louis! Lots of fun and free things to do!
The staff was very courteous and efficient at check in. The room was very nice and a comfy bed. Great venues - good food
Hotel is close to SLU Hospital.
My roomw as clean.
The St. Louis area has several attractions that make it an ideal city for family adventures.
Great location near restaurants and activities.
Attended hockey game there.
City was lovely!
Entertainment!
Close to Advanced Medical Center.
City Museum is a must, Jewel Box and the Art Museum in Forest Park are also great.
The arch and the zoo!
Lots of terrific restaurants!
Visited Busch Brewery tour, Arch, St. Louis Zoo, Art Museum, Planetarium and Italian restaurants on the Hill.
Great city for travelers. Many attractions like the Aquarium, Ferris Wheel and the many museums.
I liked the location of the Hampton Inn on Washington in St. Louis since we didn't have to drive to dinner or to the event. Loved the Old Spaghetti Shop!
Lots of places to shop and eat!
Fifteen minutes to where ever you went! Lots to do! Good food! Uber drivers were friendly.
The Enterprise Center was four blocks from the hotel.
The Enterprise Center was four blocks from the hotel.
Went to Mercy Hospital to be with son.
I had never been to St. Louis Missouri to see the Arch up close was breathe taking. Enjoyed the food at Sugar fire and attended a conference at the convention center that was well organized. Had a wonderful time. Hope to visit again in the near future.
Loved seeing the horse and carriage, I'm going to go for a ride next time!
Loved the spacious room, nice shower, enjoyed it.
My mother is a Lifetime Member of the Botanical Garden where we had a private tour on Saturday and the zoo where we had a private brunch on Sunday. We also visited her childhood residence on Botanical Ave. Brought back some great memories. I personally authored the book "The Culver Brothers - The Unfortunate Truth" which deals with the lives of the Culver family, the Wrought Iron Range Company and the Majestic Manufacturing Company, two great stove manufacturers headquartered in St. Louis from 1874 to 1960. Brought back memories for me as well. Although I now live in Overland Park, KS; when asked where I'm from, the answer is always St. Louis.
Forest Park area is beautiful!
The rooftop bar at the Moonrise Hotel is great! A very beautiful view! The Delmar Loop area is a fun place to spend the day. Or night. There is a lot to do and see.
A lot of nice food places!
Busch Stadium was great!
We had such a great weekend in St Louis at Busch Stadium!! 👍💕
Busch stadium, the Arch, cheap gas, Cardinals HOF.
Beer Tour
Beer Tour
Cardinal baseball and the Busch Complex are first rate.
About a half mile from stadium.
Walked to the ballpark, ate at several locations around the hotel. Was a good time.
There is so much to do in St. Louis and a lot of it is free!
Six Flags
Cardinal baseball, dining on The Hill.
Loved Busch Stadium
Interesting things to see.
Tower Park was beautiful and very clean. Friendly people!
Nice city, almost as good as Cleveland.
Bowling alley was fun!
Fox Theater, Forrest Park, Soulard Farmer's Market, Delmar Loop neighborhood, The Hill, Zoo, Ikea, etc.
Fun and entertaining city with a lot of things to do in the downtown area.
Fun and entertaining city with a lot of things to do in the downtown area.
Fun and entertaining city with a lot of things to do in the downtown area.
Food is excellent, people are friendly and everything is nearby.
The Aquarium was GREAT! It's a good value too.
The hotel was clean, quiet and conveniently located