About Forest Park Hotel
Ideally located less than one mile from Forest Park, Holiday Inn St Louis-Forest Pk - Hampton Ave has an over-sized pool for hours of family fun.
Newly refurbished rooms feature colorful interiors, complimentary Wi-Fi, a work desk, comfy seating area, LCD TVs with cable channels, and coffeemakers. Children 19 or under stay for free with an adult.
Guest amenities at this smoke-free hotel include an outdoor pool with bathing terrace, a modern fitness center, a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, free on-site parking and complimentary hot drinks in the lobby.
Hungry guests can get breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel’s casual American eatery Forest Park Café and Lounge, while those venturing out will find no shortage of cafes, restaurants and bakeries in the neighborhood.
Within a short drive from this hotel, guests can reach Forest Park attractions such as Picnic Island, Dwight Davis Tennis Center, Missouri History Museum and St. Louis Art Museum. Downtown St. Louis is 6.5 miles away.
Positive Reviews
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Convenient St. Louis Locale
Fifteen minutes' drive to downtown St. Louis, eleven minutes to the Gateway Arch, and five minutes to Forest Park. Easy off/on the Interstate 44 to outlying regions. Clean and adequate for an older hotel. Recent renovations have given most areas a much-needed sprucing, while others are in process. The new Forest Park Cafe is on-site, offering breakfast and lunch until 1 pm. The Forest Park Bar and Lounge, also on-site, opens at 5 pm, and provides cocktails, micro-brews and tasty bar grub, with room service offered until 10:00 pm. A business center, gym, outdoor pool and laundry facilities are also available, although some have been disappointed in warmer months to find the pool covered on sunny days.
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Newly-Renovated Rooms
Beds are comfortable, bathrooms are large, and rooms are clean. Basic, decent amenities are offered and the Bath and Body Works toiletries are fresh-smelling and lovely. Remember to request a room facing opposite the highway if you're a light sleeper.
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Superb Staff
Friendly and efficient staff are ready to provide optimal comfort. Don't hesitate to call the desk if there's anything you need!
Negative Reviews
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Noisy Highway-Facing Rooms
The side of the hotel facing the road is notoriously noisy - the hotel provides earplugs in these rooms. Request a room on the opposite side for a greater chance at undisturbed slumber.
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Forgotten Spaces
Although the hotel claims newly renovated rooms, you may wish to ask to see yours before paying. Some reported chipped paint, dirty smudges and finger prints on appliances, dusty fixtures, torn chairs, missing expected amenities (such as refrigerators and microwaves in the "deluxe" rooms), constantly running toilets and noisy air conditioners.
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Slow, Aging Elevator
The elevator has a few quirks and operates slower than most prefer. Take the stairs if you're in a hurry.