Historic St. Louis, one of the biggest cities in the Midwestern state of Missouri, was established in 1764 and hosts an assortment of notable tourist spots, such as the iconic Gateway Arch (completed in 1965), the Missouri Botanical Garden and the City Museum. For visitors to St. Louis seeking quirky accommodations, there are various unusual hotels to consider.
The Roberts Mayfair, a historic hotel in the center of bustling downtown St. Louis, is a Wyndham Hotels accommodation with marble flooring, stained glass windows and wooden handrails. The nonsmoking hotel is minutes from points of interest such as the Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium. There are 182 guest units at the hotel, 114 of which are suites; all are equipped with 42-inch flat-screen plasma televisions with cable, ergonomic chairs, writing desks, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, blow dryers, alarm clocks, air conditioning, dual-line telephones and wireless high-speed Internet access. Other highlights include an exercise center, meeting and event facilities, continental breakfast, guest laundry and dry cleaning, area shuttle service and a swimming pool.
The Roberts Mayfair
806 St. Charles St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-421-2500
wyndham.com
Seven Gables Inn, a cozy boutique hotel, has an unusual, Tudor-influenced atmosphere. It is 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Constructed in 1926, the historic building blends retro charm with contemporary conveniences. Guests can enjoy a complimentary European-style continental breakfast with pastries and hot items every morning. The 32 standard guest rooms and spacious suites are smoke-free and come with complimentary Fiji bottled water, antique desks, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, flat-screen televisions, dataports, workstations, bathrobes and irons and ironing boards. Other highlights are valet parking, free chocolates from Ghirardelli, a complimentary wine and cheese hour on weekdays, business center with printer service, full-service Irish pub restaurant and bar.
Seven Gables Inn
26 N. Meramec
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-863-8400
sevengablesinn.com
Moonrise Hotel is a quirky St. Louis boutique hotel in the Loop, one of the city's most popular entertainment, dining and shopping hubs. Moonrise Hotel provides quick access to points of interest such as Forest Park, the Central West End and St. Louis University. The hotel has an eclectic moon theme and features images of moons throughout the property. The guest rooms and suites all have plasma televisions, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, room service and cordless phones. Adjoining guest units are available, which can connect to create spacious suites with two bedrooms. The hotel also has a rooftop terrace bar and full-service restaurant, which has a lunar eclipse-inspired ambiance. Complimentary guest parking is provided, and valet parking is available for a fee.
Moonrise Hotel
6177 Delmar
St. Louis, MO 63112
314-721-1111
moonrisehotel.com
