The Cheshire  

Tucked into Richmond Heights, this boutique Tudor sits a 3-minute walk from Forest Park and a quick 2-minute drive to Washington University. It’s about 1 mile from the St. Louis Zoo and close to the St. Louis Art Museum — ideal for museum-goers and park lovers.

One hundred eight individually decorated guestrooms mix classic Tudor vibes with modern touches: pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. Bathrooms feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. The hotel is family-friendly (children’s playrooms) and pet-friendly, with accessible features like an elevator, a library and a picnic area.

Stay active in the 24-hour fitness center or rent a bike for Forest Park rides. The seasonal outdoor pool and poolside bar deliver sunny downtime (pool closed seasonally from September 3 to May 25). Spa services include massages, body treatments and facials; concierge, gift shops/newsstands and complimentary wireless internet round out the offerings.

A 24-hour business center and a computer station support work on the go. The hotel offers 1,200 sq ft (111 sq m) of event space with a meeting room, plus limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry and onsite self-parking (charges may apply).

On-site restaurant serves meals with pool views and alfresco seating when the weather allows. There’s also a coffee shop/café, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with limited-hours room service and snack options available.