Name: The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis
Address: 212 North Kingshighway Boulevard, Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America, St. Louis, Missouri, US
Price range: $176–$1,383 per night
Rating: 8.98

What guests think

The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis blends historic charm with popular amenities like a standout outdoor pool, on-site theater, multiple dining options, and a strong gym, in a walkable Central West End location near Forest Park and restaurants.

Reviews consistently praise the friendly, professional staff and spacious rooms. Common downsides include dated or small bathrooms, occasional maintenance issues like weak A/C or spotty Wi-Fi, and noise from traffic, the hospital, or nearby construction. Fees for valet parking, resort or pool access, and early check-in are frequently viewed as high, and some guests encountered slow or understaffed service at breakfast or by the pool. Expect a grand, lively stay with strong amenities and some trade-offs.

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Facilities

The outdoor pool, on-site movie theater, multiple bars/restaurants, and a well-equipped gym are frequent highlights. Parking and resort/pool access fees are viewed as expensive, and the pool area can be short staffed.

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Katherine

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The swimming pool with full service is a wonder asset that we love to enjoy in the summer. The Chase is our favorite hotel offering world-class hospitality and amenities

10

Howie

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We love this property and have stayed here twice now. We like its proximity to pretty much everything we wanted to see in St. Louis. My favorite part is the gym. There used to be a full spa and fitness center, but it seems the spa part closed during COVID. They left all the excellent fitness equipment, though, so this is the best-equipped hotel gym I've ever seen. I would stay here again just for the awesome gym.

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Felicia

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t like how you have to pay to use the pool :/ and parking was expensive for just one night

10

Emily

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was nice with different restaurant options on site.

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Richard

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I think it’s ridiculous to charge a resort fee when the pool is also a ‘membership’ club for locals. So as a guest of the hotel the pool is rammed by locals, and I pay an extra fee, not optional, post my booking. Valet parking is $50 / day - which is not clear on the signage. I am not cheap, but I hate the cheeky add ons and overpriced extras when it’s meant to be a grand old hotel. Charge up front, be up front, and maybe people won’t feel like their being grifted post check in.

10

cynthia

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love a historic hotel. Great location in walkable Central West End. The gym is extensive though dim Nd low ceilinged. The bathroom in our one bedroom suite was small (tiny vanity area) but otherwise great!

10

Kelly

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Dining in the hotel and around the hotel. A movie theater is also on the premises, so convenient!

10

Robb

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Royal Sonestra has a special history within St. Louis and has hosted many celebrities over 100 years. It's one of only a handful of hotels with a full size movie theater on site. The restaurant has amazing cocktails and delicious food. Being located next to Forest Park, there was easy access to the zoo and other museums in the park.

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Bob

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

If you can get a good rate, there is a lot to love about The Chase. When I lived in St. Louis the catchphrase was “The Chase is the place!” And for decades it has been. From movie stars to politicians, ANYBODY who is anybody has chosen The Chase. And that’s still the case today. The hotel has a movie theater off the lobby, three great restaurants, a gorgeous pool … The list goes on and on. The pricey restaurant - The Tenderloin Room - has been one of the best steakhouses in St. Louis ever since I can remember … If it’s not a 5-star, it sure looks and feels and tastes like one. Relaxing on a shaded couch by the pool, enjoying a refreshing drink, was something I did as often as I could during my stay. This is a midtown hotel - which means it’s centrally located (this is important because St. Louis is spread out with many separate neighborhoods offering a variety of entertainment and dining. If you are tempted by downtown hotels, you need to know that St. Louis does not have as vibrant a downtown as some other cities. Certainly there are things to do, many bars and great music downtown but you’re still going to have to Uber to get there even if you’re staying downtown. The Chase is literally across the street from one of the best city parks in the country: Forest Park. There you will find a truly World Class zoo (FREE!) also a World Class art museum, history museum, planetarium, paddleboats, and more. Plus, the hotel is next to The Central Westend dining/bars/shopping.

10

Erin

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice property - the pool was the standout!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and public spaces clean. However, recurring lapses appear, including stained towels or bedding, dust/cobwebs, and occasional housekeeping misses.

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jeff

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay, however, the toilet was very low to the floor, which we dealt with, AND, after drying off with "clean" towels two different days, an occupant noticed brown stains on the towels he used. Which totally grossed US out.

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Karen

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel common areas are very nice. However, the rooms need updating. The rooms have dark brown carpet which needs replacing. The white sheets are crisp but the duvet was light extremely weight. I requested an extra blanket. Housekeeping delivered two light brown, worn blankets. One had a stain and smelled like smoke. The location is great so I will stay here again. I hope the hotel rooms receive a facelift.

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Cheri

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Seemed very clean.

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Tanya

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a historical property in the Central West End, close to Forest Park, variety of dining options and bars. It is a bit dated (for some reason Shining comes to mind 😀). Staff is excellent and experience overall would have been great if not for the blood stains on the pillow cases and sheets (we had to strip them off).

10

Shadi

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The suite was nice & clean. The staff are friendly. The steakhouse food was very good.

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Laura

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I love the beauty and comfort of the Chase. The Chase Club chicken wings were inedible. The room needs a major clean….dust under the bed and furniture

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Quest

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had no air-conditioning the night of our stay and the room had facial hair on the sink. Since we used Expedia.com they said they could refund us. Food for thought

10

Peter

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful hotel, sparkling clean with large rooms, over the top amenities, friendly/helpful staff, and in an attractive, vibrant area of St. Louis. My wife, infant, and I stayed and will be staying again at next opportunity!

10

Mark

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room, very clean. Plus excellent restaurants in the hotel. Enjoyed breakfast at the Preston. The bar at the Preston was a gem.

8

MaryBeth

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was disappointing for a king suite. We had to ask for bathrobes. The room had cobwebs above the bed. Love the Chase but could be a lot better. We like to stay in the CWE to support the diversity. The young female bartender was amazing. Don’t know her name but she was awesome!

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with classic decor, but bathrooms can be small and parts of the property feel dated. Some report weak A/C, noise, and spotty Wi-Fi or room amenities.

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nicolai

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

ac worked but was weak, didn’t go below 72 and it was very hot out. Some outlets and desk lamps not working. Otherwise good stay

10

Augusto

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfy beds, lovely rooms, good service, great location!!

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Travis

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The historical atmosphere was a Charm but don't expect modern accessories, like a jacuzzi tub, microwave, plugs with phone charging or warm water without waiting 15 minutes when you upgrade to a king suit.

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Lucy

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Upgraded room, quiet, comfortable.

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Betsy

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice, the bathroom was nice, but the street noise was very bad all night long. A map of the hotel (as in which elevators serve which room numbers) would have been nice as would restaurant menus and information about the services available. Also, WiFi didn't work very well on my tablet.

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Tammy

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very spacious. We felt like the air conditioning wasn’t working very well so it was warm at night in the separate bedroom. There was construction of a building right next to our room and it was very loud and started as early as 7 am. We brought a luggage cart up to our room but our room was actually up a couple of steps and no ramp was available so we couldn’t take the cart to our door but rather we had to leave the cart and take our luggage up separately. It was very close to many restaurants and shopping so that was nice. Self parking was easy to use.

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John

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property is beautiful & the hotel is elegant. The staff is also great. This was our 3rd stay there, but, again, we could not get an internet connection. The staff also tried, but, still no internet service on the laptop. Mobile phone access is no problem, it works great. There also needs to be more information handouts in the rooms; ex...food menus & phone #'s for the 3 restaurants. Also pool & gym info. Where is the gym ? Lastly, safety bars in the bathtub/shower.

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Richard A

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are extremely dated

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Geraldine

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room I was in was an adjoining one. I could hear every word spoken on the other side of the door.

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Emily

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A bit dated

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, professional, and helpful across valet and front desk. Some guests experienced slow or understaffed service and strict or added-fee policies (e.g., early check-in) or inconsistent issue resolution.

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Candace

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are amazing. Even on a busy weekend with multiple weddings and large groups, our family felt like we got such personalized service. Highly recommend.

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Patricia

Dec 25, 2022

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I checked in on a Sunday evening and there was an event at the hotel. At 11:30 PM, I called the front desk because the music from the event was so loud I was not able to sleep. Guests of the event were staying on my floor, and were running up and down the hallways, yelling to one another, laughing, etc. The front desk put me on hold, but never came back. I called again and asked if they could send security to my floor to request the noisy guests keep it down (this was a Sunday evening and I had to work early the next day). They did nothing. I ended up having to get a room at a different hotel so that I could get some sleep. Further, there was no room service, and no glassware in the room. Just some paper cups for the Keurig coffee maker. Note - this is NOT a 4-star hotel. It used to be. I have stayed at this hotel many times over the last 10-12 years and while it used to be a lovely place to stay, it has gone so far downhill. I am really disappointed in the lack of service and amenities and the apathetic service. You are better off to stay somewhere else.

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Jacob

Jan 30, 2023

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Booked this hotel due to it being close and available to the hospital that my wife was in. Contacted the property the night that I planned on staying and let them know we figured we’d be a late check in due to not knowing when my wife would get released from the er. At 3:45am I arrived at the hotel with my 18 month old and found all doors was locked requiring a key card as expected. Called the hotel several times while looking into the lobby for staff no one ever answered or was seen in the hotel. At 4:30 I gave up contacting and returned to the hospital parking garage to wait till she was released. Hotel looks spectacular just wish the night time customer service was the same.

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Barbara A.

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is excellent in all ways. My unexpected upgrade resulted in a spectacular room with beautiful views. Caren at the registration desk does an outstanding job. My stay at this hotel could not have been better. I will definitely return.

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Rocco

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was nice and outside pool was fun. Set parking was easy. Tried having breakfast at the Preston one morning. Waited 20 minutes for a table. Finally sat down and after 22 minutes or waiting for service we got up and left and went somewhere local for breakfast. Sat outside at the pool area. Waited 45 minutes for our sandwich then another 40 minutes to pay. Not sure if they were short staffed but for what we paid to stay I would have expected top notch service. Very nice place but will look for other options on my next visit.

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Terri

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our three days were magical as our stay was to celebrate my husband’s 82nd birthday. Although all the staff was great, Anne at the front desk was exceptional! I had the opportunity to see her interactions with various visitors while I was sitting in the lobby and her attention to make everyone feel special with a huge smile and professionalism. Please let her know it was noticed.

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Denise

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice property in a great location. Comfortable room, nice outdoor heated pool big enough to do laps. Having the movie theater in the lobby is fun. However, a few occasions of weak service: I arrived a little bit early from the airport and they asked for all my info only to not have a room and told to come back later whereupon I had to repeat all the information. My room was not cleaned one day, and when I went to the desk at night to ask for coffee service for the next morning, the front desk looked at me like I was nuts - why are you bothering me? The coffee service was sent up within 20 minutes though. One time I wanted to eat at the hotel for breakfast but there was no host for several minutes and the waiter I asked about it said the person was “out back” and he did not seat me, so I left. The front desk personally helpfully suggested a nice place for breakfast. Another time I asked the front desk for change to provide tips and they said they don’t do that. Maybe they are a bit understaffed. I’d stay there again because I did enjoy the facility.

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Emily

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is such a classy hotel, always a treat to get to stay here. The staff are extremely professional.

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alberto

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff at the Royal Sonesta Chase Park Hotel is excellent. They make the difference. Beautiful hotel, and phenomenal staff!

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Neal

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived a little after 3 and was told if I wanted to check in early (4 pm checkin) I’d have to pay an extra $25. BTW- the room was ready. I said “no thanks” I then asked about a late checkout today. Checkout is at 11 am, late checkout up to 1 pm was I believe an additional $20 and until 4 pm an additional $50. This hotel isn’t that spectacular to justify this. I also heard other people complaining about the early check in. I won’t be back. Clearly being an Expedia Gold doesn’t get you anything at this hotel.

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Location

Walkable Central West End setting near Forest Park, restaurants, and shops; convenient for WashU and city attractions. Some note traffic, hospital, or construction noise.

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Kathleen

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location and hotel

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Jie

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Maybe it’s the location of the property, none of my family got a good sleep when we stayed here. We heard non-stop traffic the whole night. Also the room service staff came to knock at the door a whole hour before the scheduled check out time.

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Stephen

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with great access to restaurants, shopping, and Forest Park

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Mark

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can be noisy due to proximity to the hospital.

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David

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Chase is a grand hotel in a lovely area of St. Louis. It’s away from the bustle of downtown but close to the attractions of Forest Park and the restaurants of Clayton. It’s quite simply the best hotel in the city—and one of the best in the Midwest.

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Peter

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice area. Closer to park and shopping

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Anne

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Have stayed at The Chase many times. The staff is attentive and helpful. Easy walk across the street to Straub’s grocery for snacks. Across street from beautiful Forest Park for a morning walk. Easy access to Forest Park Parkway, Lindell and Hwy 40. Great spot.

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David

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Being close to the park is great. Will come back in the summer

10

Anne

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location in CWE. Very close to Forest Park and Washington University.

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Eric

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This historic hotel is so beautiful, we love staying there and being close to Forest Park and downtown for a weekend away. Plus, the hotel has plenty of dining options within walking distance or on site.

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Dining

On-site dining and bars receive many compliments (especially the steakhouse and breakfast options), and room service is generally good. Downsides include slow or unavailable breakfast service at times and higher prices.

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Rocco

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was nice and outside pool was fun. Set parking was easy. Tried having breakfast at the Preston one morning. Waited 20 minutes for a table. Finally sat down and after 22 minutes or waiting for service we got up and left and went somewhere local for breakfast. Sat outside at the pool area. Waited 45 minutes for our sandwich then another 40 minutes to pay. Not sure if they were short staffed but for what we paid to stay I would have expected top notch service. Very nice place but will look for other options on my next visit.

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Lisa

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Really beautiful hotel. Rooms are clean and large and access to restaurants is great. The hotel does however seem understaffed as it relates to the front desk. In addition one of the restaurants in the hotel breakfast service was exceedingly slow.

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Michael

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great conversation areas, dining options, and evening bar.

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Shadi

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The suite was nice & clean. The staff are friendly. The steakhouse food was very good.

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Amber

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast at the Preston was highly over priced for eggs and bacon. It was uncomfortably hot and we had poor service. As far as hotels go, there was nothing that was wowing or enticing me to return.

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Laura

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I love the beauty and comfort of the Chase. The Chase Club chicken wings were inedible. The room needs a major clean….dust under the bed and furniture

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Bob

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

If you can get a good rate, there is a lot to love about The Chase. When I lived in St. Louis the catchphrase was “The Chase is the place!” And for decades it has been. From movie stars to politicians, ANYBODY who is anybody has chosen The Chase. And that’s still the case today. The hotel has a movie theater off the lobby, three great restaurants, a gorgeous pool … The list goes on and on. The pricey restaurant - The Tenderloin Room - has been one of the best steakhouses in St. Louis ever since I can remember … If it’s not a 5-star, it sure looks and feels and tastes like one. Relaxing on a shaded couch by the pool, enjoying a refreshing drink, was something I did as often as I could during my stay. This is a midtown hotel - which means it’s centrally located (this is important because St. Louis is spread out with many separate neighborhoods offering a variety of entertainment and dining. If you are tempted by downtown hotels, you need to know that St. Louis does not have as vibrant a downtown as some other cities. Certainly there are things to do, many bars and great music downtown but you’re still going to have to Uber to get there even if you’re staying downtown. The Chase is literally across the street from one of the best city parks in the country: Forest Park. There you will find a truly World Class zoo (FREE!) also a World Class art museum, history museum, planetarium, paddleboats, and more. Plus, the hotel is next to The Central Westend dining/bars/shopping.

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Samuel

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The pool is excellent. Staff very good. Room service fast and tasty. Tower needs an update. A/c could be cooler

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John

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was excellent Dining was Great rooms where large, clean, and beds where comfortable. The only complaint i would have, is there was no walk in shower.

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Mark

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room, very clean. Plus excellent restaurants in the hotel. Enjoyed breakfast at the Preston. The bar at the Preston was a gem.

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Month	Average price
January	$187
February	$266
March	$225
April	$208
May	$270
June	$206
July	$209
August	$186
September	$237
October	$242
November	$202
December	$161

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $449	15 $324	16 $225	17 $233	18	19 $500
20 $177	21 $192	22 $359	23 $393	24 $341	25 $432	26 $678
27 $238	28 $238	29 $355	30 $448

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $1,383	2 $311	3 $343
4 $176	5 $188	6 $216	7 $242	8 $215	9 $268	10 $282
11 $222	12 $270	13 $1,176	14 $268	15 $236	16 $245	17 $267
18 $227	19 $237	20 $266	21 $231	22 $278	23 $1,383	24 $318
25 $237	26 $1,383	27 $255	28 $243	29 $236	30 $240	31 $248

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (One Bedroom, Roll-In Shower)

Suite

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Chase One Bedroom)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (One Bedroom, Tub)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Chase)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Chase)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (One Bedroom, Tub)

Suite, Multiple Beds (Chase Two Bedroom, King + Queen)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Chase)

Suite, Multiple Beds (Chase Two Bedroom Specialty)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Tub)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chase One Bedroom)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Chase One Bedrom)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (One Bedroom Chase Residential)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (One Bedroom Chase Specialty)

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