The Marriott St. Louis Grand is the downtown hotel for visitors whose plans centre on the convention center or the Washington Avenue loft district. It stands at 800 Washington Avenue, one minute's walk from America's Center and the Dome and three minutes from the Convention Center MetroLink station, according to the hotel listing. The National Blues Museum is about three minutes away on foot, Busch Stadium nine minutes and the Gateway Arch about thirteen, so you can cover a lot of downtown without a car. On site you will find Zenia Bar and Grille for American breakfast, lunch and dinner, a coffee shop, a pantry and snack bar, and a bar and lounge. The fitness center is a highlight, with a bi-level space with Peloton bikes that is open around the clock. There is no pool, and pets are not allowed, but the hotel makes sense for solo travelers, event-goers and anyone who wants a predictable business-class room. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 on the booking page, with praise for the location, cleanliness and staff, and some complaints about slow Wi-Fi, small bathrooms and crowded elevators when conventions are in town.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits on the western side of downtown, a walk from the Dome, the convention center and a cluster of restaurants including barbecue and sushi places within five minutes. The Arch is a pleasant but longer stroll of around thirteen minutes, and the MetroLink station makes it simple to reach the airport and other stops. The airport is about a 19-minute drive. Covered parking is available for a daily fee, with valet at a higher price and an electric vehicle charging station.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are typical Marriott business-class, comfortable but not distinctive, and the booking page mentions that in-room Wi-Fi carries a daily fee while public-area Wi-Fi is free. Cooked-to-order breakfast is an extra cost, so compare it with the many cafes nearby. The minimum check-in age is 21, and rollaway beds are available for an extra charge. If you are sensitive to noise or crowds, request a higher floor away from the elevators during large events.
Who it suits and what to know: conventions, concerts at the Dome, baseball weekends and music fans heading to the Blues Museum. Rates and crowds rise sharply when large events are on, so book early for those dates. Families who want a pool, or travelers who prefer a boutique atmosphere, will be better served elsewhere. For a straightforward, walkable base with strong reliability, it earns its place in the downtown mix.
Why stay here
- ✓Next to America Center and the Dome
- ✓Convention Center MetroLink 3 min walk
- ✓Bi-level fitness center with Pelotons
- ✓On-site grill and bar
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Walk to the National Blues Museum
- ✓Covered parking with EV charging
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Good questions
How close is the Marriott St. Louis Grand to the Arch?+
The booking page shows about a 13-minute walk to the Gateway Arch and nine minutes to Busch Stadium.
Does it have a pool or allow pets?+
No pool is listed and pets are not allowed, except service animals.
Is Wi-Fi free?+
Wi-Fi is free in public areas, but in-room Wi-Fi carries a daily fee according to the booking page.
