Hampton Inn St. Louis-Airport  

On the northwest edge of St. Louis, straddling Maryland Heights and St. Ann near the airport and a short drive from downtown. Close to local draws like the St. Louis Car Museum, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center and the Blacks in Flight mural.

Rooms are air-conditioned and geared for easy stays — think refrigerators, microwaves, desks and 32-inch LCD TVs. Private bathrooms feature shower/tub combos with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Accessible features, laundry and a safe-deposit option keep things practical and low-friction.

Take your pick of pools — indoor and seasonal outdoor — plus a 24-hour fitness center to burn off travel stress. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, free parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle make arrivals and departures painless. On-site services include laundry/dry cleaning, an elevator and front-desk assistance for transfers.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a computer station and a 500 sq ft meeting room for small events. Express check-in/out and phones with local calling keep business trips efficient.

Grab a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning and dine at the on-site restaurant for casual meals before heading out to explore the city.