This is a grand hotel in an unbeatable downtown St. Louis location. The entire hotel has a pleasant, Mediterranean feel with soaring palm trees that soar from the first floor to the fourth floor in the mezzanine, lobby area.
Check-in was a breeze, and although our room was not ready at check-in, the front desk contacted us by our cell phone when it was ready. The staff was very friendly and helpful, although the baggage people were too pushy and would not let us handle our baggage ourselves.
The room was generously appointed with Mediterranean blue carpet, plush bedding, burgundy duvet covers, and down pillows. The furniture in the room was a rich, warm cherry finish in immaculate condition.
The bathroom had plush towels and spa quality toiletries. Other amenities include an in-room coffee and tea service, USA Today, and two telephone jacks with unlimited WI-FI and long distance calling.
The Jacuzzi was closed on the day we visited and the indoor pool was a bit cool for late July heat, and towels were provided. The gym is bigger than most hotels in this class and was staffed.