Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis [Master Thread]
#31
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I ended up staying here for one night, and glad it was one night only.
As others have said, this place is a dump, and I can vouch for that.
It really is a hotel in need of implosion or a gut rehab.
Two clunky elevators for 17 floors, Motel 6-style room appointments, and a sad looking pool.
It's a shame because the surrounding area is nice -- I walked to Kaldi's Coffeehouse for breakfast and had a great "crustless" quiche.
But even though my business is in Clayton, I would drive the extra distance to stay at the Sheraton downtown or Westport Plaza to avoid this dump.
If you absolutely have to stay here, the parking meters only charge from 8a-5p, so I parked there overnight for free instead of paying the hotel (for what I can only imagine is a gross parking garage!).
As others have said, this place is a dump, and I can vouch for that.
It really is a hotel in need of implosion or a gut rehab.
Two clunky elevators for 17 floors, Motel 6-style room appointments, and a sad looking pool.
It's a shame because the surrounding area is nice -- I walked to Kaldi's Coffeehouse for breakfast and had a great "crustless" quiche.
But even though my business is in Clayton, I would drive the extra distance to stay at the Sheraton downtown or Westport Plaza to avoid this dump.
If you absolutely have to stay here, the parking meters only charge from 8a-5p, so I parked there overnight for free instead of paying the hotel (for what I can only imagine is a gross parking garage!).
#32
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Any feedback on this hotel vs. the City Center Sheraton? Have stayed at the latter...wasn't any great shakes.
Clayton Plaza *seems* nicer, but the reviews here aren't great either.
Thanks for any feedback.
Clayton Plaza *seems* nicer, but the reviews here aren't great either.
Thanks for any feedback.
#33
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It's a fine, typical Sheraton. Lounge isn't bad. I would stay based on best location, although you get free parking at Westport Plaza...the shuttle is very convenient here though, so you may not need a car.
#34
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Dump
This place is awful. On top of the cramped rooms with no where to put your makeup bag in the bathroom, there was mold around the shower and fraying, dirty carpet. Disgusting, way below standards. They need to take this one to the studs and start over. I checked out after one night and moved to the brand new Hamton Inn on Meramec. It is clean and well appointed.
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This place is awful. On top of the cramped rooms with no where to put your makeup bag in the bathroom, there was mold around the shower and fraying, dirty carpet. Disgusting, way below standards. They need to take this one to the studs and start over. I checked out after one night and moved to the brand new Hamton Inn on Meramec. It is clean and well appointed.
Last edited by reuthermonkey; Feb 27, 2015 at 9:17 pm
#38
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Of all the Sheratons I have stayed at this one hands down is the worst. Motel 6 would be a better option in comparison. In addition to a bad hotel, staff is completely useless and need to be fired from their jobs...
#39
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I confirm this hotel is a complete dump. I stayed there 4 times since the beginning of the year, and outside the very tired condition of the rooms, the minuscule bathrooms, the pathetic lounge (not even a real cup for your coffee, just plastic !), my 2 last stays turned very bad with no light in the bathroom one morning, room not made one day and the apotheosis : find some dried food on the window (inside) like if somebody vomited on it (this was probably there for several days but was not cleaned by housekeeping). Totally disgusting and I decided to leave the hotel prematurely.
#40
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Any recent stays here? Considering a 2 night stay for the PGA Championship at Bellerive in August. Found a 2 bedroom suite for a decent rate, but if the property is still as bad as it sounds, then I'll probably look elsewhere.
Thanks in advance..
KOB
Thanks in advance..
KOB
#41
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Thought about staying here recently but checked the reviews on Starwood. I'm not a fan of tripadvisor but horrible reviews on Starwood's own website from multiple guests who were platinums. Decided to just stay by the airport and Uber into Clayton. Both the Renn and Marriott by the airport tend to upgrade plats, have good lounges, and decent bars.
#42
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Thought about staying here recently but checked the reviews on Starwood. I'm not a fan of tripadvisor but horrible reviews on Starwood's own website from multiple guests who were platinums. Decided to just stay by the airport and Uber into Clayton. Both the Renn and Marriott by the airport tend to upgrade plats, have good lounges, and decent bars.
#43
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#44
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Indeed, a need for renovation happens to every single hotel from times to times. But the problems I faced staying there several times clearly showed me there is a management problem in this property.
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Thanks for the feedback already given and any still yet to come.
KOB