The Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark is the downtown hotel nearest to both the Arch and the Cardinals. Its address, 1 South Broadway, puts it two minutes' walk from Gateway Arch National Park and about three minutes from Busch Stadium according to the hotel listing, with the Arch itself around eight minutes and the Dome at America's Center and Enterprise Center roughly ten to eleven minutes on foot. The MetroLink station at 8th and Pine is about five minutes away. Facilities are broad for a downtown hotel: an indoor pool with sun loungers, a gym, three on-site restaurants serving American food from breakfast to dinner, a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop and a small convenience store and gift shop. Pets up to 100 pounds are accepted for a fee, which is unusual for a large downtown hotel. The guest rating on the booking page is a more modest 7.6 out of 10, and the honest picture is a hotel that wins on location and facilities more than on polish. That trade-off suits plenty of travelers, especially families and sports fans who plan to be out all day.
Location and getting around
This is the best hotel in the city for waking up beside the Arch and strolling to a game. Busch Stadium, Ballpark Village, the Old Courthouse and the riverfront are all on foot, and the downtown restaurants of the stadium district are close. Forest Park, the Hill and the Central West End are a drive or rideshare away. Parking is available on site for a nightly fee, with an electric vehicle charging station, and valet is offered at a higher price.
Rooms and facilities
The indoor pool is the standout for families, especially in cold weather or during the school holidays when children need somewhere to burn off energy. The rooftop terrace gives views over the downtown skyline and the stadium. Guest comments recorded on mention a dated bathroom and tub in some rooms and breakfast that was cold and expensive, so consider eating elsewhere in the morning and ask for a renovated room when you book. Staff are generally praised for friendliness.
Who it suits and what to know: baseball weekends, families who want a pool, and first-time visitors who want to be as close to the Arch as possible. Book early for home series, concerts and major events, when prices climb and the neighborhood gets crowded. If you want a quieter, more modern room and are happy to trade some walking time, look at other downtown options. Check the current check-in and parking terms before you travel, and confirm walking times on a map, because the booking page's own figures vary slightly between sections.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Next to Busch Stadium
- ✓Walk to Gateway Arch National Park
- ✓Three on-site restaurants
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Pets up to 100 lb with fee
- ✓Concierge
Good questions
How close is the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark to the Arch and Busch Stadium?+
The booking page shows about two minutes on foot to Gateway Arch National Park and three minutes to Busch Stadium.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, an indoor pool with sun loungers, plus a gym and a rooftop terrace.
Are pets allowed?+
Cats and dogs up to 100 pounds are accepted for a fee per pet per stay; service animals are exempt.
