Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis [Master Thread]
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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.
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I haven't stayed in a while, but there used to be a RC (part of MARRIOTT, sort of) in Clayton, but not in the "downtown" Clayton area--it was by itself roughly between downtown Clayton (restaurants, etc.) and the Wash U campus. It wasn't great as a RC but did tend to have quite reasonable room rates.
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I haven't stayed in a while, but there used to be a RC (part of MARRIOTT, sort of) in Clayton, but not in the "downtown" Clayton area--it was by itself roughly between downtown Clayton (restaurants, etc.) and the Wash U campus. It wasn't great as a RC but did tend to have quite reasonable room rates.
I occasionally check out their rates when in Clayton but their rates are usually way over what I think it market in St. Louis. I usually go with staying at the airport or the Residence Inn by the Galleria. Seems like there could be a good business case for bringing the Sheraton up to standard.
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Just noticed this when reading the STL Business Journal:
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/...ton-plans.html
Property was just sold and significant interior & exterior renovations are planned. I’ve heard horror stories about this place, but hopefully a top bottom renovation will help. Unclear if property will remain a Sheraton or in the Marriott system, but same third party management company to remain in place.
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/...ton-plans.html
Property was just sold and significant interior & exterior renovations are planned. I’ve heard horror stories about this place, but hopefully a top bottom renovation will help. Unclear if property will remain a Sheraton or in the Marriott system, but same third party management company to remain in place.
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Haven't stayed there in a few years but IIRC it was the level of Sheraton that gives Sheratons a terrible name in the US
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Well. This sucks. I came on to see how the club lounge was bc have two rez and need to cancel one. Looks like I should cancel this one?
Upcoming 3 nights (with club) here for $485 vs Springhill Suites for $550.
Never stayed at either. Thoughts? Or another suggestion near WashU?
Upcoming 3 nights (with club) here for $485 vs Springhill Suites for $550.
Never stayed at either. Thoughts? Or another suggestion near WashU?
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Well. This sucks. I came on to see how the club lounge was bc have two rez and need to cancel one. Looks like I should cancel this one?
Upcoming 3 nights (with club) here for $485 vs Springhill Suites for $550.
Never stayed at either. Thoughts? Or another suggestion near WashU?
Upcoming 3 nights (with club) here for $485 vs Springhill Suites for $550.
Never stayed at either. Thoughts? Or another suggestion near WashU?
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Well. This sucks. I came on to see how the club lounge was bc have two rez and need to cancel one. Looks like I should cancel this one?
Upcoming 3 nights (with club) here for $485 vs Springhill Suites for $550.
Never stayed at either. Thoughts? Or another suggestion near WashU?
Upcoming 3 nights (with club) here for $485 vs Springhill Suites for $550.
Never stayed at either. Thoughts? Or another suggestion near WashU?
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Living in St Louis, I would say for WashU you want to be in Clayton and not the city and Clayton doesn't have many good choices other than the Ritz which is expensive. I would look at the Cheshire which is an independent hotel very close to WashU or the Residence Inn or Homewood suites by Hilton both of which are by the Galleria. If you want the convenience of being right in Clayton the Sheraton is probably as good as it gets. The Springhill Suites is close also but that area is a traffic nightmare.
UPDATE: so I just looked and all are running >$200. The Sheraton says 3 min drive to WashU. Springhill is 8 min. I've got to just decide between these at this point. I hate it when a hotel gets as dumpy as this Sheraton seems to be. I stayed in one in Meriden, CT in the fall and it was a SUPREME DUMP. I could not believe how bad it was. A Motel 6 would've been better.
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Living in St Louis, I would say for WashU you want to be in Clayton and not the city and Clayton doesn't have many good choices other than the Ritz which is expensive. I would look at the Cheshire which is an independent hotel very close to WashU or the Residence Inn or Homewood suites by Hilton both of which are by the Galleria. If you want the convenience of being right in Clayton the Sheraton is probably as good as it gets. The Springhill Suites is close also but that area is a traffic nightmare.
I was so tired of those bad hotels in this area and the Ritz Carlton being out of budget, I ended up staying downtown at the Hilton (near the stadium), at the Westin (but always pricey) and at the Magnolia (but some rooms are horrible there in the sense 0 natural daylight).
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Thanks. I actually stayed at the Cheshire about 10 years ago. I did look there but the rate was >$200 vs the Sheraton at $150 or so. I won't be in the room much, so I wanted to keep budget down. I'll look at RI, Homewood, and Hilton to see if any of those might be better. The reviews on the Sheraton are awful! I did check the Clayton Plaza Hotel and they have rooms, but there's a bunch of TA reviews saying loud construction this summer is a major problem.
UPDATE: so I just looked and all are running >$200. The Sheraton says 3 min drive to WashU. Springhill is 8 min. I've got to just decide between these at this point. I hate it when a hotel gets as dumpy as this Sheraton seems to be. I stayed in one in Meriden, CT in the fall and it was a SUPREME DUMP. I could not believe how bad it was. A Motel 6 would've been better.
UPDATE: so I just looked and all are running >$200. The Sheraton says 3 min drive to WashU. Springhill is 8 min. I've got to just decide between these at this point. I hate it when a hotel gets as dumpy as this Sheraton seems to be. I stayed in one in Meriden, CT in the fall and it was a SUPREME DUMP. I could not believe how bad it was. A Motel 6 would've been better.
If you are willing to drive a little farther you could look at the Frontenac Hilton. It is right off I 64 so it would add 5 minutes or so but it would be all highway.
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From what I have heard I would avoid the Clayton Plaza Hotel. I am LOL about the Sheraton in Meriden CT and I am assuming you actually mean the Four Points by Sheraton Meridien. My oldest kid went to school in Middletown and that was the closest SPG property and I spent 4 long years staying there off and on. Finally for graduation we were able to move to the Sheraton South Hartford which was pleasant.
If you are willing to drive a little farther you could look at the Frontenac Hilton. It is right off I 64 so it would add 5 minutes or so but it would be all highway.
If you are willing to drive a little farther you could look at the Frontenac Hilton. It is right off I 64 so it would add 5 minutes or so but it would be all highway.