The DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park is the practical, good-value base for visitors who want to be next to the park rather than downtown. It stands at 4550 Forest Park Avenue in the Central West End, and the hotel listing puts Forest Park about a three-minute walk away, the World Chess Hall of Fame around nine minutes, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis about twelve minutes and the Central West End MetroLink station around five minutes. The Saint Louis Science Center and Saint Louis University are each two to three minutes by car, and the airport is about 21 minutes. The hotel has a gym, a bar, an on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner, a lobby fireplace, laundry facilities, a small grocery store, meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk, and it welcomes pets for a fee per stay. A breakfast buffet is available for an extra charge. It does not have the glamour of the Chase Park Plaza or the downtown towers, but it is straightforward, well located and suited to families and budget-minded visitors who want to explore the park and the Central West End on foot.
Location and getting around
The Central West End is one of the city's most walkable neighborhoods, with cafes, restaurants and bookshops within reach, and the MetroLink station gives easy access to downtown and the Arch. The hospital district is close, which also makes the hotel popular with visitors to nearby medical centers. Parking is available for a nightly surcharge, and a car or rideshare is handy for the Arch, the Hill and the Botanical Garden.
Rooms and facilities
Expect a comfortable, mid-range chain hotel with the usual DoubleTree touches. The on-site restaurant is a casual one, so most guests eat out in the neighborhood, where the options are much more interesting. The fireplace in the lobby is a nice touch in winter. Check the amenities for the specific rate you book, because the booking page notes that breakfast, parking and pet fees are charged extra.
Who it suits and what to know: families and groups visiting the zoo, the art museum or the science center, pet owners who need a Forest Park base, and travelers who want a good-value stay in a pleasant district. The walk to the park makes it easy to fit in a morning jog or a day among the museums. If you want to walk to the Arch or to a riverfront restaurant, a downtown hotel is a better match. Book early for major hospital or university events, when rooms in the area fill quickly.
Why stay here
- ✓Three-minute walk to Forest Park
- ✓Central West End MetroLink 5 min walk
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Lobby fireplace
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Pet friendly with fee
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How close is the DoubleTree St. Louis Forest Park to Forest Park?+
The booking page shows about a three-minute walk to the park, and the Central West End MetroLink station is about five minutes away.
Are pets allowed?+
Yes, pets are welcome for a fee per stay. Service animals are exempt.
Is breakfast included?+
A breakfast buffet is available for an extra charge. Parking is also charged per night.
