Our stay at the Renaissance made me feel very pampered. I looked forward to going back every night of our vacation to relax and swim. Our family loved the indoor heated pool, and the outdoor pool was beautiful. Our room was very elegant and spotless. I requested a high floor on our reservation and we were put on the concierge floor. In this hotel that means there is a lounge on that floor with a continental breakfast, evening appetizers and drinks, and even cookies and milk at bedtime. The lounge is also open during the day and you have access to a computer and printer and a refrigerator with complimentary drinks. I went through the Marriot website for a price of $84.00 on the weekend. After the weekend it went up to $170.00 so I thought we would find another hotel after the first two nights, but when we inquired at the front desk the clerk told us we could stay another four nights at the same rate. This hotel is a good location for families wanting to explore St. Louis. Close to all highways, or you can take the shuttle to the metro and get an all day pass for $4.50. It is about a 30 minute drive to Six Flags. There are several fast food options close by but the only non fast food is Denny's which is across the street. As you can tell we had a great experience at this hotel and I highly recommend it!