The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis  

In Clayton, St. Louis — a polished, tree-lined neighborhood minutes from Washington University and Forest Park. Close to the Saint Louis Galleria and the St. Louis Art Museum, it’s a smart base for culture, shopping, and family-friendly outings. The hotel is pet-friendly and centrally located with easy access to St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport.

A 4.5-star luxury hotel with roughly 299 rooms that blend classic comfort and modern tech. Rooms feature private balconies, minibars, iPod docks and 42-inch Smart TVs, plus bathrooms stocked with designer toiletries. Expect a calm, refined vibe with spa-focused touches throughout.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments, sauna and steam room. On-site fitness center and concierge services. Tour desk, gift shop/newsstand, laundry and dry cleaning, ATM and car rental. Family-friendly playroom, self-parking onsite, and pets are welcome.

Business center, express check-in and check-out, and limo/town-car service. About 30,000 sq ft of flexible event space with roughly 10 meeting rooms for conferences and weddings. Complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property.

Two on-site restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge for after-hours drinks. Room service is available. Buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.