Name: Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Address: 7750 Carondelet Avenue, Downtown Clayton, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America, St. Louis, St. Louis County, US
Price range: US$98–US$194 per night
Rating: 8.68

What guests think

At Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay, guests repeatedly praise the generous complimentary breakfast and friendly staff, while noting the property’s older feel and ongoing renovations that leave some areas dated and the layout a bit confusing.

Rooms are generally comfortable with updated bathrooms and digital showers, though some report noise from HVAC or corridors, tricky parking validation, and occasional maintenance or housekeeping frustrations due to a request-only cleaning policy. Location in downtown Clayton is convenient for Forest Park and restaurants, and the on-site garage offers low-cost or free (weekends) parking. Expect good value and amenities, but an older hotel experience with some rough edges.

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Facilities

On-site facilities include an indoor/outdoor pool, small arcade, fitness room, and a connected garage with ticket validation (often free on weekends). Several reviews note the pool and arcade need TLC, some gym equipment is down, and the layout/parking can be confusing.

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Cassandra

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room has a roll a way bed in it that we didnt ask for, and it took up a lot of space. The weight room was decent but 2 of the 4 treadmills didnt work. Staff was friendly and helpful with dining suggestions.

8

Joseph

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel with free parking and very good breakfast. well appointed and comfortable room. Only real knock it that its easy to get lost in the hotel with separate elevators depending on where you are staying.

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Brooke

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed had what looked like to be ashes on the comforter. Online it says there is a $50 hold on cc for damages, etc., and it’s actually $100. No biggie, but they should fix that. The power went out 3 times Saturday night, malfunctioned the shower, so everyone in the hotel that night couldn’t shower the next morning. The pool area could’ve been cleaner. Pool was dirty. Ceiling was in repair. Paint chips on the floor.

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Joseph

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A power outage prevented me from showering one morning, as the shower is electronically-controlled. Also, the out-of-service soda machine was an inconvenience. But overall, the hotel is an overall luxury for a budget traveler like me, a very nice old-school establishment in a pleasant neighborhood. A good value.

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Elizabeth

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not bad hotel family friendly, the pool had towels so you don’t need the ones from your room. The game room is little out dated but our kids like it. Our room was good, clean except for our bathroom there was so much hair in the drain it backed up the water the first night. All the vending machines were down. When checking in ask for towels they only put 2 in the room. The breakfast was really good my kids love it the best. And it save us money on breakfast food. We would stay here again if we had our kids

10

Megan

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I think this was a good option for the price. The pros: The room was great, the staff was friendly, the breakfast was decent (I've had worse elsewhere!) Could improve: the parking garage was alittle confusing at first, and the pool area is very dated. Nothing in the arcade worked, which was a little sad.

8

Ninos

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast amazing, Showers are awesome, Room is nice and comfy. Pool is a bit outdated and needs TLC.

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kevin

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The workout room was dirty and the machines were on poor condition and some free weights were missing. A couple of machines were inoperable.

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Ruth

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is being refurbished which we were not aware of until we got there. We brought our teenage grandchildren who were looking forward to swimming. The pool was filthy so that didn’t happen. Breakfast was amazing! All the staff were wonderful and helpful.

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Catherine

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was a nightmare. However, great pool friendly staff and enjoyed the stay besides the parking.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms clean, but others reported hairs, stains, odors, or dusty areas, and inconsistent pool upkeep. Housekeeping is by request only, which led to confusion and overflowing trash for some stays.

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Jim

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room very comfortable

8

Donna

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Did not request any room servicing. Nice variety and friendly breakfast staff. Everything worked well. Comfortable room. Two issues: Limited WINDOW LIGHT So room a little dreary. The outside Entry Door Glass panels were disgustingly dirty. The rest of the hotel was well kempt.

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James

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast is very good. The omelette station was excellent. Shower control was good. The room they gave us wasn't cleaned at all, and we have to went down to get another room. The hotel has some funny smell as you walk in.

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Hannah

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel lobby is great, so we figured we were in for a nice stay, but the rooms were ridiculous. The sink was cracked, the tub stopper was broken, the flooring and paint in the bathroom were bubbling and peeling. The floor under the bed was filthy, and the tvs are old so there’s no ability to access apps. The front of the A/C unit kept falling off. There’s no blind in the window and the curtains are ornamental so the sun woke the kids up every morning. The room and bathroom were TINY. There was barely enough room to move around and the door nearly hits the toilet when you open it in the bathroom. The hallway smelled like weed and a woman was smoking weed right by the pool where kids were swimming. For the price I paid I was not happy whatsoever. This place is falling apart. The pictures DO NOT show the actual rooms. some part of this hotel has 4-star rooms I’m sure they’re nice, but we weren’t in them. The breakfast was good. The staff was wonderful. The laundry facilities were clean.

6

Dylan

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were several hairs on towels and on the sheets. The air conditioner made very loud noises the entire time as well.

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Susanne

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked this property but it was quite noisy throughout the night so we didn’t sleep well. The were lots of thumps, whooshes, banging, hall noise, etc. I’m not sure what was making all them noise but I assume HVAC, plumbing, etc. We also noticed the bedding was a little worn and stained. Other than that, the property was nice.

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Dana

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was dirty, tape on walls jetted tube was dirty hand prints on mirrors like cleaning was only down where housekeeping could reach

4

Dawn

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bathroom was not cleaned well. There were towels left on the shower as well as hair on the walls of the shower.

4

carolyn

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was very dirty

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Jenifer

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I found the hotel to be generally run-down and in need of an overall update, while the bathrooms seemed to have already been updated. The staff are not empowered to provide a quality experience. The rooms had dirty/marked up walls, the refrigerator was stuck on the coldest setting and froze my food, the AC unit was as loud as a leaf blower, and the overall condition of the furniture was poor. Importantly, I suspected that the linens had not been changed from the previous guest, as they were on inside out and looked rumpled and with use marks (makeup, dirt). I requested they were changed but they were not. You also had to request that your room be cleaned, which wasn't clear until I called to ask why room had not been cleaned. The pool area was run-down and did not inspire confidence in using. The sauna was broken and not usable. As insult to a strange experience, my personal travel toiletries (costly Aveda products) were also removed/taken from the bathroom when cleaned! I have NEVER had cleaning staff take my things, but this happened here. When I reported this to the front desk, they offered no apology or remedy, and instead put my in charge of tracking down what happened and contacting the housekeeping supervisor myself. My bill, despite being prearranged and filing the appropriate tax-exempt documentation, was processed incorrectly, requiring an additional 30 minutes to check out.I will NEVER stay at this hotel and will caution anyone else considering it.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and many have updated bathrooms with electronic shower controls; suites and renovated rooms feel spacious. Downsides mentioned include dated decor in places, weak soundproofing or HVAC noise, limited lighting or outlets/USBs, and occasional tech issues with the showers or TV/Wi‑Fi.

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Holly

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a hotel that appears to be in transition. My room featured updated furniture and a very nice bathroom, but the mattress felt quite used. It was still comfortable, just the kind of used where you find yourself rolling into the middle of the bed during the night because of its worn condition. My room had a very strong chemical smell that traveled with me back home in my belongings... that wasn't so pleasant. Didn't find out until after booking that the pool and game room are closed for updating - two of the reasons I had for booking this property in the first place. Although, according to the photos of the pool area, I think I dodged a bullet there. The common areas are luxurious, open and clean, but quite dated. The area felt safe. The breakfast provided (in the former restaurant - no restaurant exists on this property which was also a surprise) was very nice and the patio was pleasant. In summary, this property is good enough... but with the continued improvements, it stands a very good chance to be a really great hotel when they're done!

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Hannah

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel lobby is great, so we figured we were in for a nice stay, but the rooms were ridiculous. The sink was cracked, the tub stopper was broken, the flooring and paint in the bathroom were bubbling and peeling. The floor under the bed was filthy, and the tvs are old so there’s no ability to access apps. The front of the A/C unit kept falling off. There’s no blind in the window and the curtains are ornamental so the sun woke the kids up every morning. The room and bathroom were TINY. There was barely enough room to move around and the door nearly hits the toilet when you open it in the bathroom. The hallway smelled like weed and a woman was smoking weed right by the pool where kids were swimming. For the price I paid I was not happy whatsoever. This place is falling apart. The pictures DO NOT show the actual rooms. some part of this hotel has 4-star rooms I’m sure they’re nice, but we weren’t in them. The breakfast was good. The staff was wonderful. The laundry facilities were clean.

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Seth

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property looked dated and worn out. While the hotel was probably nice 25 years ago, it could definitely use a face lift and some renovations. However, the location was great, the room was relatively quiet and comfortable, and the breakfast was great.

6

Lexi

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall experience was good. Rooms were clean, bathrooms updated, plenty of available parking. However, the night shift front desk staff was extremely rude and unprofessional.

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Silas

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, I loved the room had no carpet, a beautiful clean floor. Excellent breakfast.

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crystal

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room, wonderful shower and cozy bed.

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Kelley

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location to dining options. Booked room with jacuzzi tub so husband could relax. Hot tub was nice but not much pressure from the jets. Room had no tv channel guide, nor did it have closed caption (that worked). Windows were not able to close and had large gaps allowing heat from city to get in. Had to keep curtains closed to help block the incoming humidity. No usb ports ANYwhere in the room, not even on the lamps. Room was very very dark too with few lights even if we had been able to open the curtains. They had stated they were undergoing remodeling and to excuse the mess. I had noted this from reviews over the past few months. I WISH there would have been remodeling going on as it desperately needs a lot of work but no construction or current work in process could be seen anywhere. Breakfast was delicious tho. Have to dine in the restaurant and cannot take it up to your room. But it really was good and they had a lot to choose from. Staff was friendly enough but nothing special, just ok. Asked front desk for more coffee for our room and it was only then they offered some bottle water for the room which they keep behind the desk. (Why not put it in each room?) Pool was really in disrepair but people seemed to be enjoying the water, paint was flaking off the concrete all around it tho. Would be really nice if they just did a bit of work and threw in some normal modern upgrades.

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Olga

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable, and I loved the modern shower experience. The room had a mini fridge that was too loud, so I had to unplug it because it was so noisy it woke me up. Otherwise, it was a nice overnight stay.

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Tony

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. The shower itself was quite nice, BUT the curtain didn't go to the floor and the water was not contained. Even using the supplied bath mat, it became soaked. The wifi was very weak.

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Tianqi

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very new and advanced bathroom system. Also, microwave and mini-fridge are convenient. But soundproofing is poor.. can clearly hear almost everything in corridor outside.

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, with breakfast teams frequently praised. However, several reviews cite rude or unresponsive front desk interactions, slow or delayed check-in, and spotty communication when resolving issues.

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Angela

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is fantastic here! Over the course of our stay we needed extra bedding, extra towels, and silverware. The staff were friendly, cheerful, and very helpful.

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Mycal

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front staff was not welcoming at all. They were very, Very rude and once when I called the front desk to ask for towels I was hung up on. They were not helpful. When I first walked in they were arguing with customer very rudely . My wife did not want to stay there as she said it was very ghetto It is rated as a 4 star hotel but I would have rather stayed the Holiday Inn. The only reason we didn't leave is because we couldn't get our money back and we had travel 6 hours to get there and arrived late. I will never stay here again and I have told others that I recommended to stay far away! I didn't try the breakfast because I wasn't comfortable dealing with the lobby riff. Also the hotel lobby looks very out dated worn. The pictures on the internet are 10 years old.

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Carrie

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff are all excellent. Very friendly and responsive. The breakfast was great- lots of options especially liked the make your own omelette station. Parking was convenient and easy. Location was good and is in walking distance of several restaurant options. Aside from the modern bathroom, which had electronic shower controls on the wall to set temperature and adjust shower head, the rest of the room was pretty standard and could have used a bit more attention. The floor was sticky and the lock on the door was loose which was promptly fixed when they were made aware of the issue. Staff really make the place standout. Overall it was an okay hotel and an affordable option for the area.

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Brian

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not sure what happened to the staff at this hotel. Used to be wonderful. Worst check-in experience I’ve had in my 50 years of domestic & international travel. Manager (at front desk) is obviously not a joyful woman. I arrived shortly before the check-in time of 4pm. I was told my two reserved (and prepaid) rooms were not ready as I was early. I asked if that meant I had to wait the 10 minutes until 4pm? No, I might have to wait until 6pm but she would call me when the rooms were ready. So we waited at a coffe shop for 2 hours but never received a call. Returning to the hotel, there was another desk clerk on duty (as well as the same manager). I approached the new clerk & she promptly put us into two rooms (one handicapped). Sheesh!

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Jane

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lobby looked good. Check in slow. Felt ignored. Mumbled conversation, hard to understand.

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Maurice

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was amazon. Our room was very hot the first night, but the staff gave us a different once notified.

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Vicki

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Accommodations were fine. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Have issue with check-in staff smelling of marijuana. We also have 2 expensive pairs of sunglasses 'missing'. We had to keep our luggage in the storage closet before our room was ready....and haven't seen the sunglasses since we put them in there.

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Elaine

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely horrible night staff! Hotel is in good location & decent enough rooms, has a great pool (which is why I booked for the family). Beware though... the night staff was horrible, do NOT expect a "hello", smile or any acknowledgement what so ever from the Friday overnight staff! Gentleman worker who was there in lobby sleeping after watching people struggle with their luggage at front door of hotel was also a joke as was Lady who worked front counter friday night....extremely rude, unwelcoming & uninterested in her job & bothered by your very presence. I would not go back just because of the staff.

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Jenine

9 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They have a parking garage which is super convenient! The room was only ok, I couldn’t connect to the WiFi. The beds are comfy and nice. One of the front desk workers was rude and acted like it was a burden for asking for more towels. We had asked for more washcloths and she said she would send them tomorrow morning at 8 AM and we did not ever receive them. The breakfast service was great.

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Michelle

7 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

On Friday evening my husband called the front desk to inquire about times for breakfast and where it was located and the front desk responded in the key card and hung up on my husband. He was quite confused so I called the front desk with the same two questions and the response was ' breakfast is on 1st floor hours are in key card ' then a dial tone. So surely thinking the desk attendant was confused about my questions I called a 3rd time!!! We didn't ask where the hours were located we asked what were the hours. We travel a lot and stay in many different hotels and we've never experienced such rude front desk people. Was really shocking and unacceptable!!!!

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Location

Convenient Clayton location close to Forest Park, the zoo, restaurants, and the MetroLink, with many guests describing the area as safe and walkable. A few found it farther from some St. Louis attractions.

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Chassity

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was great! Location was great, close to the zoo and other family places.

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Maureen

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I thought the breakfasts and parking were wonderful pluses. The hotel’s location was very convenient for us to get to the art museum, parks, etc. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful.

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David

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

I liked the location in downtown Clayton, which is such a beautiful, vibrant, clean place. The parking was very convenient, and the included breakfasts were absolutely terrific. The rooms were very nice, especially the digital shower. The hotel could have done a better job cleaning the workout room, which often smelled a little like sewer, due to the bathroom toilet.

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Tomoki

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Right at the middle of Clayton City, nice blend of tradition and modern atmosphere. Everybody can feel comfortable just by walking around.

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Eli

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kind staff. Excellent breakfast. Perfect location.

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Tricia

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was in a perfect location to explore St. Louis. It was a cool design. The pool and breakfast was great. Parking was free (after a $6 fee) and easy. The elevator was questionable.

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Natika

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The area was very safe

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Christopher

12 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent value...in the midst renovation. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very close to metro station....we would stay there again.

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Kismet

4 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location

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Nicole

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to WashU.

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Dining

Breakfast stands out for quality and variety, including made‑to‑order omelets and waffles. A few guests found it average or disliked the dine‑in‑only policy or disposable dishware, and there’s no full‑service restaurant beyond breakfast.

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Austin

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here many times. I especially love the breakfast.

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trayton

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast taste off

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Jesse

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a peaceful night stay and the breakfast was excellent and cooked to order. I’ll most definitely go back again and the lobby scene was to die for.

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Dulcinea

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was clean and comfortable. The desk staff is incredibly friendly. The breakfast was lack luster at best, but is not why we chose to stay there so not a big deal to us. It is mildly inconvenient to have to go to the desk for parking validation every time you enter/leave, but it’s wonderful to have the parking.

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Lyubov

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing value for the price. Very clean and comfortable. Best complimentary breakfast of anywhere we’ve been. Only paid extra $6 to park Thursday night, weekend is free. Highly recommend!

10

Florencia

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel has a 1990s vibe and they lean into it; even with the music they play on the house sound. The staff is super friendly and very customer- focused. The breakfast has lots of options (standard) but also includes a made-to-order omelette and waffles station that is great. Parking convenience and cost is unbeatable. Would definitely recommend it and plan to visit again when we are back in St Louis.

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suzanne

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Clayton Plaza Hotel is excellent! From the friendly front desk, to the clean and nicely appointed rooms, and the complimentary breakfast ( a full breakfast buffet with added availability of fresh to order omelets) all combines to make it a great hotel choice.

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Tim

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little disjointed getting around to different areas of the hotel. Breakfast was good, lots of selection to choose from that was a plus but nothing was outstanding.

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Sateria

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Breakfast was Amazing however, it’s sad that your forced to sit and dine in instead of being able to make your plate and go relax in your room and eat…

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Cheryl

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clayton Plaza has one of the best breakfast buffets I’ve ever seen. Made to order omelets and waffles besides full hot and continental buffet. Hotel had a beautiful lobby and easy access parking garage which is free on the weekend. We will be back!

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Month	Average price
January	US$98
February	US$109
March	US$122
April	US$125
May	US$124
June	US$125
July	US$116
August	US$116
September	US$120
October	US$121
November	US$112
December	US$99

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $194	16 $181	17 $146	18 $147	19 $156
20 $108	21 $143	22 $155	23 $186	24 $153	25 $152	26 $153
27 $108	28 $120	29 $149	30 $152

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $135	2 $127	3 $138
4 $98	5 $107	6 $131	7 $127	8 $129	9 $157	10 $152
11 $98	12 $130	13 $153	14 $138	15 $130	16 $145	17 $143
18 $100	19 $125	20 $147	21 $150	22 $126	23 $143	24 $145
25 $99	26 $115	27 $150	28 $150	29 $120	30 $155	31 $136

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Executive Suite, Jetted Tub

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

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