Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel St. Louis

900 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 United States (USA) near Exit 16b a on I-270 (~0.2mi)
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4 Star Luxury Property
38.701589-90.449
+1-800-219-2797
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  • With an outdoor pool!
  • Airport shuttle provided
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
  • 210 rooms in property
  • Hotel has 12 floors
  • Hotel has 5 suites
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 23 conference rooms in property

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Property Description

Seeing is believing! Sheraton Westport Hotels now boasts the completion of a multi million dollar renovation, featuring stylish new guest rooms with impressive functionality, the ultra-comfortable Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed, and flat screen TVs.

Ideally situated for business, leisure, or weekend getaways The Sheraton Westport Plaza Tower Hotel St. Louis is close to corporate headquarters, restaurants, exclusive shops, and entertainment. And we're across the street from our sister hotel, the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet Hotel.

Created to be mini-retreats, our amply sized guest rooms, have room to spread out in. Tap into the High Speed Internet Access (Wi-Fi is also available in the lobby), take in the view from the balcony, enjoy in-room movies, and get the best sleep yet in The Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed. There's also fresh coffee on hand to help greet the day ahead.

Splash around in the pool with family or working up a sweat in our fitness facility or jogging path. Try your hand at something new like at the golf courses nearby or simply relax with live entertainment.Bring a group of just about any size together. Dinner for 8? For 18? For several hundred? With combined meeting space of over 42,000 square feet and our state of the art conference center, our planning staff and audio/visual technicians are ready to help plan and create a memorable meeting, conference, or celebration.Immerse yourself in the excitement our city has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you to the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel St. Louis







•Fitness Facility
•Free Parking Facilities
•Indoor Pool with access to Outdoor Pool
•Free Airport Transportation
•24-Hour Front Desk
•Express/Video Check-Out Available
•Disability Accessible Facilities
•Luggage Storage
•Room Service
•Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft
•Business Center
•Car Rental Desk

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Year of Last Renovation: 2004
Floors: 12
Rooms: 210
Non Smoking Rooms: 195
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 5
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Meeting Rooms: 23 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 60000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 1000 people
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
6pm day of arrival
Nightly Parking: 0
Total Taxes: 14.25%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Car rental
  • Central location
  • Charge for early check out
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

8 miles away from airport

Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.

About Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

  • The lobby has fully-wired workstations with free Wi-Fi, printing services, morning paper, coffee, and TV
  • Offers a fitness program with core performance fitness centers, in-room and restaurant dining options, and even has threir own online fitness website with programs, life tips, and personal training
  • Sheraton Club Level offers guests rooms with more comfort, convenient, and space including breakfast
  • Sheraton's Sweet Sleeper Bed provides the ultimate comfort with plush mattresses, soft sheets, and hypoallergenic pillows

The Sheraton Hotels and Resorts highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Sheraton Westport Hotels, Sheraton Westport Plaza Tower

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel St. Louis

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel St. Louis.

Feel free to use the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel St. Louis meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in St. Louis event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
East Ballroom 89 x 53 x 9 4717300/----210113135113--/--400650--
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East Ballroom

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
4717 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
89 x 53 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
East A
29 x 53 x 9 1537100/----70374537--/--130200--
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East A

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
1537 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
29 x 53 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
East B
32 x 53 x 9 1696110/----75414541--/--150250--
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East B

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
1696 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
32 x 53 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
East C
28 x 53 x 9 148490/----65364036--/--120200--
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East C

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
1484 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
28 x 53 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Plaza Ballroom 113 x 32 x 9 3616240/----1788710387--/--465460362
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Plaza Ballroom

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
3616 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
113 x 32 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Plaza 1
20 x 32 x 9 64040/----16152015--/--8080--
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Plaza 1

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
640 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
20 x 32 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Plaza 2
22 x 32 x 9 70450/----32172517--/--90100--
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Plaza 2

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
704 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
22 x 32 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Plaza 3
24 x 32 x 9 76850/----40182518--/--100100--
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Plaza 3

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
768 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 32 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Plaza 4
24 x 32 x 9 76850/----40182518--/--100100--
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Plaza 4

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
768 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 32 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Plaza 5
23 x 32 x 9 73650/----32182218--/--9580--
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Plaza 5

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
736 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
23 x 32 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Skylight 30 x 30 x 9 90060/----40222522--/--70110--
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Skylight

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
900 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 30 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Conference Room A 43 x 42 x 9 1806--/----96404026--/--144----
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Conference Room A

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1806 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
43 x 42 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Built In Screens?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Conference Room B 53 x 25 x 9 1325--/----62403022--/--110----
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Conference Room B

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1325 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
53 x 25 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Built In Screens?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Conference Room C 27 x 46 x 9 1242--/----56403022--/--75----
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Conference Room C

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1242 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
27 x 46 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Built In Screens?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Conference Room D 27 x 46 x 9 1242--/----56402422--/--75----
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Conference Room D

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1242 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
27 x 46 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Built In Screens?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Boardroom 1 16 x 13 x 9 208--/----------6--/--15----
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Boardroom 1

Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
208 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 13 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Boardroom 2 16 x 23 x 9 368--/------161015--/--27----
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Boardroom 2

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
368 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 23 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Boardroom 3 16 x 22 x 9 352--/----1216108--/--28----
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Boardroom 3

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
352 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 22 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Boardroom 4 16 x 18 x 9 288--/----8--67--/--18----
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Boardroom 4

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
288 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 18 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Boardroom 5 16 x 11 x 9 176--/----12----4--/--12----
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Boardroom 5

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
176 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 11 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Boardroom 6 16 x 23 x 9 368--/----14161015--/--27----
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Boardroom 6

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
368 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 23 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Boardroom 7 16 x 22 x 9 352--/----12161015--/--24----
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Boardroom 7

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
352 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 22 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Boardroom 8 16 x 11 x 9 176--/----6----8--/--20----
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Boardroom 8

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
176 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 11 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Plaza III 24 x 32 x 0 768--/--------25----/--100100--
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Plaza III

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
768 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 32 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    Plaza IV 24 x 32 x 0 768--/--------25----/--10030--
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    Plaza IV

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    768 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    24 x 32 x 0 Ft.
    Floor Level:
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    No
    Built In Screens?
    No
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available
      Plaza I 20 x 32 x 0 640--/--------20----/--8022--
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      Plaza I

      Room Type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total Size:
      640 Sq. Mi
      Dimensions:
      20 x 32 x 0 Ft.
      Floor Level:
      Natural Light?:
      No
      Obstructions?
      No
      Built In Screens?
      No
      Built In Stage?
      No
      Built In A/V?
      No
      Amenities Available
        Plaza II 22 x 32 x 0 704--/--------25----/--9026--
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        Plaza II

        Room Type:
        General Meeting Room
        Total Size:
        704 Sq. Mi
        Dimensions:
        22 x 32 x 0 Ft.
        Floor Level:
        Natural Light?:
        No
        Obstructions?
        No
        Built In Screens?
        No
        Built In Stage?
        No
        Built In A/V?
        No
        Amenities Available
          Plaza V 23 x 32 x 0 736--/--------22----/--9580--
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          Plaza V

          Room Type:
          General Meeting Room
          Total Size:
          736 Sq. Mi
          Dimensions:
          23 x 32 x 0 Ft.
          Floor Level:
          Natural Light?:
          No
          Obstructions?
          No
          Built In Screens?
          No
          Built In Stage?
          No
          Built In A/V?
          No
          Amenities Available

            FAQs about Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel St. Louis

            What time is check in?

            Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

            What time is check out?

            Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

            How many rooms does Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel St. Louis have?

            There are 210 rooms in the property.

            Is there any meeting space at Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel St. Louis?

            Yes, they have 23 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

            Is there a gym at Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel St. Louis?

            Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

            Is there a pool at Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel St. Louis?

            Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

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