Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel
Wow. That pretty much sums up our stay here.
The Christmas party was booked here, so like every year we booked a room for the night. First of all, the lady in reservations, Barb, was wonderful. A couple of days prior to our stay, we decided to see if we could upgrade our room. Not only did we get a great price, they booked us in a hospitality suite, which was HUGE and very nicely decorated. The room consisted of a wet bar and refrigerator, a large dinning area and living room. Then down the hall was a very spacious bedroom with desk, TV and a nice view from both windows. The restroom was gigantic with great amenities, tile and something you don't get at many hotels, great water pressure.
Prior to our arrival, I went to their website and used their "Virtual Concierge" to request a few things for our stay. This is a wonderful service that I recommend using if you get the chance.
The ballroom that we had for the party was beautiful and very spacious. The service for the party was impeccable and considering this was not a small party (approximately 1,000 people) it is something that is always welcomed. The food was very good and the portions were very generous.
So, in a nutshell. From the time we pulled up to valet park to the time we left, our stay here was amazing. The only downfall was that we only stayed one night. I defiantly recommend staying here for a night or two. Plus it is right in the heart of downtown within walking distance of the Edward Jones Dome, Macy's and many other places.
I unfortunately forgot to bring my camara, so the only pictures I have are from the hotel website. The photo of the Deluxe Guest Room, shows exactly how our bedroom in the suite looked.
Unique Quality: This is a historical hotel, built in 1917 and is a huge complex with 23 floors, 875 rooms and 203 suites. I would say it takes up approximately 4 city blocks, however, it is very easy to get around in.
The service is fantastic. It was beautifully decorated for the holidays. They seem to have very good security. Pets allowed, with a non-refundable sanitation fee of $45.00, be sure to contact hotel for details
The Capri restaruant was very good. They have a very nice breakfast buffet. Plus there is a Starbucks in the lobby area.