Downtown Clayton St. Louis, Missouri
Opened
1990
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Social ClassicOutside the door
The house
MarriottSuburban luxury citadel
Wood paneling and chandeliers anchor the lobby, where afternoon tea transitions to live music, craft cocktails, and a 1920s-inspired cigar lounge.
“This sophisticated property features spacious and comfortable guest rooms, most with private balconies delivering views of downtown Clayton and the aforementioned park.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Dedicated eighteenth-floor club lounge concierge service, private balconies overlooking Clayton, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
Notable
An evening sushi bar and live music in The Lobby Lounge complement a private 394-humidor cigar club.
Notable
Operating continuously in Clayton since 1990, hosting traditional afternoon tea and social milestones in its wood-paneled lobby.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Here the familiar drawing-room atmosphere of the wood-paneled old-world lobby is a welcome immersion into a world of luxury…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Clayton's galleries and boutiques line the surrounding streets, with the Forsyth MetroLink station across the street connecting directly to downtown St. Louis.
The rooms
Interiors feature Juliet balconies overlooking Clayton, alongside marble bathrooms appointed with deep soaking tubs and separate glass showers.
The spa
Treatment rooms offer therapies using heated local red granite stones and smooth black walnut tools.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness center is lined with cardio equipment, resistance machines, and free weights beneath arched windows.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Casa Don Alfonso
Under a hand-blown glass wisteria chandelier, the dining room serves southern Italian cuisine from an open kitchen.
At the table
Evenings bring hand-rolled sushi and cocktails in the lounge, alongside rare scotches in the dedicated cigar club.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.