St Louis Hotel and Info (First Post Updated)

LukinFan

Along with hotel advice, there's lots of other advice in this thread too. I'll add it all to the first post:

Here's a couple of websites to look for place to eat, party, visit, etc....

https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/the-hill/

https://explorestlouis.com/discover/st-louis-aquarium-at-union-station/

https://explorestlouis.com/discover/st-louis-beer-brewing/

https://explorestlouis.com/discover/outdoor-adventures-st-louis/parks/

Weather: 
The weather in STL can turn on a dime --- It can easily be 80's and sunny and 1 hr. later 30 and snow, especially in April 

BBQ:
- Bogart's Smokehouse (https://www.bogartssmokehouse.com/)
- Pappy's Smokehouse (https://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/)
- Sugarfire BBQ (https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/)
- Adam’s Smokehouse (https://adamssmokehouse.com/)

Pizza:
- Imo's (for St. Louis-style pizza) (https://www.imospizza.com/)
- Sauce on the Side (Really good Calzone) (https://sauceontheside.com/)
- Farottos (https://farottos.com/)
- OB Clarkes (https://www.obclark.com/)
- Joe Boccartis (https://www.joeboccardis.com/)
- Blackthorn Pizza and Pub (https://blackthornpubandpizza.e-tab.com/blackthorn#!/order-type)

Food (non-BBQ or Pizza):
- Blueberry Hill (Chuck Berry's restaurant) (https://blueberryhill.com/)
- Fitz's (good for root beer and wings) (https://fitzsrootbeer.com/
- Gian Tony's (Italian) http://www.gian-tonys.com/
- LuLu's, Utah Station or Sweet Arts (Vegan/Vegetarian) (https://www.luluslocaleatery.com/)
- Charlie Gitto's (Italian) (https://www.charliegittos.com/)
- Zia's (Italian) (https://www.zias.com/)
- Tony's (Italian) (https://www.tonysstlouis.com/)
- Giovanni's on the Hill (https://www.giovanniskitchenstl.com/)
- Fleming's Steakhouse (https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/mo/st-louis)
- Capital Grille (Fine Dining) (https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/mo/clayton/clayton/8062)
- Los Vallesas on Cherokee St (Mexican)
- Rigazzis (Italian) (https://www.rigazzis.com/)
- The King and I (Thai) (http://kingandistl.com/)
- Crown Candy (If you want BLT) (https://crowncandykitchen.net/)

Breakfast/Brunch:
- Rooster (https://www.roosterstl.com/)
- The Shack (https://www.eatatshack.com/)
- Kingside Diner (http://www.kingsidediner.com/)

Bars:
- O' Connells Pub (Its on the outskirts of The Hill right off of highway 44.  Best burger in town.) (Facebook)
- Ballpark Village next to Busch Stadium (a bunch of different bars)
- Broadway Oyster Bar (http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/)

Breweries: 
- Schlafly (https://www.schlafly.com/)
- 2nd Shift (http://www.2ndshiftbrewing.com/)
- 4 Hands (https://4handsbrewery.com/)
- Center Ice (hockey themed) (https://www.centericebrewery.com/)
- Perennial (http://www.perennialbeer.com/)
- Side Project (http://www.sideprojectbrewing.com/)
- Rockwell Brewing Company (https://rockwellbeer.com/)
- Urban Chestnut (great range of different beers) (http://urbanchestnut.com/)
- Anheiser Busch Brewery Tour (Free) (https://www.budweisertours.com/locations/st-louis-missouri.html)

Blues Bars:
- Broadway Oyster Bar (http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/)
- BB's Jazz and Blues Bar (https://bbsjazzbluessoups.com/)

Vinyl Stores:
- Vintage Vinyl (https://www.vintagevinyl.com/)
- Euclid Records (https://www.euclidrecords.com/index.jsp)
- The Record Space (Facebook page)


Exploring:
- If you are there for the weekend and have not been before, take time to walk around the National Park surrounding the Gateway Arch and Mississippi River and take some cool photos!  And although it's a touristy thing to do, the arch is well worth a rickety tram ride to the top for the fabulous view from America's tallest monument!
- The City Museum which is downtown is quirky and wonderful - I highly recommend a visit there if you have time - It's seriously like a playground for adults, and like no other museum you've ever been to!  Delmar Boulevard (University City Loop) is also highly recommended - Probably the most famous street in St. Louis. 

jambayleaf

Union station curio was $252 yesterday.

sgtppr67

Check out air b&b, I got a 2 bedroom apartment 6minutes from the venue for $90

MakingWaves

I got the Hilton at the Ballpark for $202/night after taxes and fees.

JimmyV

We stayed at the Crowne Plaza in 2014. 20 minute walk to the venue but right on the river near the Arch.

chitownp76

Booked the Red Lion across the street. $191

JojoRice

Booked at the Drury at Union Station about a block away from the arena. Around $350 total for 2 nights. (Friday & Saturday night)

pjpitt89

Booked The Last Hotel for $215 after tax for one night. Not sure if I'll stick with it tho.

mattcoz

Got an AirBnB for $45 the day before the announcement, 10 minute bus ride from the arena.

Ray J. T.

Booked a room at the Missouri athletic club less than half a mile away. Booked before the announcement and saved $ thanks to Dimi! But it is still at a good rate. Great reviews.  

chadaw76

I booked the Red Lion. I stayed there in 14. Nice easy walk right across the street.

2-feign-reluctance

LukinFan said:

Any advice on a good deal for a hotel near the St Louis venue?

@LukinFan Keep in touch - would be awesome to meet you in person after all these years! I'll be driving in ahead of show time on Saturday to attend whatever get togethers are going on. Is WishList still a thing anymore? Do they do pre-party stuff still?

theebradness

Booked the Pear Tree $178 for one night, king size bed for me and my lady. Even if you can't find anything real close that's a safe area to walk around in. Pear tree has a cancellation policy too just in case I don't get tickets, which will make me cry

JM276219

Had Red Lion across the street, but decided to stay on Illinois side about 15 miles away for half the price.  

kaikai

JM276219 said:

Had Red Lion across the street, but decided to stay on Illinois side about 15 miles away for half the price.  

I was going to suggest this... 

biggamecbc

LukinFan said:

Any advice on a good deal for a hotel near the St Louis venue?

FYI 
I"m from St. Louis and that weekend/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday is opening weekend for St. Louis Cardinal's baseball season.  
Should be a ton of fun downtown that entire weekend.

Feel free to email me if you have any Stl questions.
There are all kinds of great restaurants 10-15 mins away from downtown.  The Hill, CWE, Loop etc....
degreeffm@cbchs.org 

P.S.
My wife and I will be attending the show 

jimjam1982

Hampton inn by hilton next to busch stadium. Got it at 200 for Saturday. 

PB11041

Tons of Hilton properties had good rates as of yesterday, especially if you are a hilton honors member.

LukinFan

2-feign-reluctance said:

LukinFan said:

Any advice on a good deal for a hotel near the St Louis venue?

@LukinFan Keep in touch - would be awesome to meet you in person after all these years! I'll be driving in ahead of show time on Saturday to attend whatever get togethers are going on. Is WishList still a thing anymore? Do they do pre-party stuff still?

Definitely! I'm still trying to figure out when I'm going to get there. Either early Saturday morning or Friday night. 

Thanks everyone for the hotel suggestions! 

LukinFan

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RK50065

JM276219 said:

Had Red Lion across the street, but decided to stay on Illinois side about 15 miles away for half the price.  

Where in IL? Certainly some areas to avoid.