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Location, location, location. If you didn’t get the point, the Red Roof PLUS+ St. Louis – Forest Park property is all about location!
Located in the heart of The Hill, a famous Italian neighborhood featuring St Louis’ finest Italian restaurants and home-style bakeries, I was pleasantly surprised at the close proximity to just about every attraction in the St. Louis area. Less than a 15 minute drive to downtown St. Louis, about 5 minutes from the popular Forest Park and St. Louis Zoo, an easy 15 minute drive to the famous Gateway Arch, and 10 minutes from enjoying a baseball game at Busch Stadium — this Red Roof PLUS+ is unbelievably convenient for any traveler wishing to properly experience St. Louis.
Sad that this was my third and final stay of my trip at a Red Roof PLUS+ location, I was greeted by Tori at the front desk. She readily offered me a cold bottle of water, as it was a 100° day — just another example of the signature NextLevel Service training you receive at Red Roof. Once I reached my Premium King Room, I was delighted to find a gift basket with many delicious goodies, a personalized card from the general manager, and brochures for all the area attractions laid out for me to review.
Booked for two nights, I once again found the extremely spacious room and very large work area that I have come to expect with the Red Roof PLUS+ Premium Room locations. The room was equipped with new furniture, a plush pillow-top mattress, a large flat-screen TV, modern wood-like flooring, and a 100% smoke-free designation. I was a little disappointed to find that the TV had no signal but, after a quick call to Tori, I was assured that the problem was being worked on — and the television was working in no time! I also quickly made use of the 6+ electrical outlets — a welcome sight to any travel blogger and photographer — to recharge my cameras, computer, and cell phone.
I came to appreciate just how clean the entire room and bathroom were at all three of the Red Roof PLUS+ properties I stayed at! You never know what you’re going to get as far as cleanliness at hotels and by time I reached St. Louis, I knew that I could be confident in the Red Roof PLUS+ standards. Another bonus was the fact that the hotel was located right next to I-44 and a couple gas stations, making it extremely easy to gas up and have a direct shot into St. Louis.
If you find yourself in the St. Louis area, I certainly recommend a stay at this hotel — a fantastic location with a fantastic price! It’s got all the modern amenities and facilitates your connection to the Lambert St. Louis airport, downtown St. Louis, Forest Park, and many other St. Louis attractions. After staying in three Red Roof PLUS+ properties, I can say that they definitely live up to their slogan: “Adding more WOW to your stay!”
Red Roof is currently upgrading their Premium rooms at nearly 40 PLUS+ properties (Red Roof’s higher-end line) across the United States and are rolling out more PLUS+ locations in the near future.
The breakdown:
- Location: 5 miles west of downtown St. Louis, 2 miles from Forest Park, & 6 miles from the Gateway Arch. 10 miles from Lambert St. Louis International Airport.
- Clientele: Great for families and business travelers alike.
- Technology: Fast wi-fi, free for an unlimited number of devices. 6+ electrical outlets for all your technology charging needs. 37″ flat-screen TV.
- Beds: Plush pillow-top mattress. Lots of pillows. No problem sleeping for the easy-sleeper and the insomniac.
- Rooms: Very nice size. Perfect for a traveling couple or a solo traveler who likes their space. All rooms are 100% smoke-free!
- Amenities: Free wi-fi, telephone, desk with a proper office chair, armchair, microwave, mini-refrigerator, Seattle’s Best In-Room Coffee, iron/ironing board, and hair dryer. Pets stay free!
- Bathroom: Plenty of soaps, towels, and a powerful shower head with multiple settings and plenty of hot water. Modern vessel sink.
- Dining: Complimentary coffeehouse-style coffee and tea in the lobby. Many restaurants less than 1 mile or within a few minutes of the hotel.
- Staff: The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. The NextLevel Service certainly shines through!
- Cleanliness: Rooms are very clean! 100% smoke free.
- Distractions: None to speak of.
- Attractions: Downtown St. Louis, Gateway Arch, Forest Park, St. Louis Zoo, Busch Stadium, Anheuser Busch Brewery.
- Snacks & Such: Complimentary welcome snack box containing all kinds of delicious goodies.
- Value: If you aren’t there in high season, it’s a steal. During high season (Memorial Day to Labor Day), prices are still very reasonable. Highly recommended any time of year.
Red Roof PLUS+ St. Louis – Forest Park is located here:
5823 Wilson Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri
(314) 645-0101
Web: Red Roof PLUS+ St. Louis – Forest Park
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Disclosure: I was invited to stay at Red Roof PLUS+ and was provided with a complimentary stay. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.
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