Priceline and Hotwire Forum: MO St Louis Marriott Union Station - Priceline and Hotwire Forum

Stayed one night. Very nice hotel at the renovated Union Station train terminal. The most impressive lobby ever in a hotel. Check-in was fast with no PL mentioned. Two parts to hotel, one are old room renovated that are large with decent views and nice marble bathroom. Had a TV in bathroom by sink which seemed silly. Restaurant was very good and the hotel has an enclosed mall with various shops including a microbrewery. Overall a very impressive hotel and would stay again even without PL rates.

YOU CAN FIND PHOTOS OF THIS HOTEL AND UNION STATION ON REALHOTELPHOTOS.COM BY CLICKING THE FOLLOWING LINK: Hyatt Regency St. Louis and Union Station Photos

Obviously the defining characteristic of this hotel is its location within Union Station. It's hard to put into words how great of a job I think they did with the renovation of this building, which in the early 1980s was abandoned and within a year or two of decaying to the point of being totally irreparable according to a documentary that runs continuously on one of the TV channels in the rooms. It is now one of the most popular destinations in downtown St. Louis, and all of the modernities blend beautifully with the history and magnificent architecture of the station.

As the previous review mentions, in addition to the hotel, the renovated station houses a shopping mall, which puts a lot at the fingertips of anyone staying here. Due to the nature of the existing infrastructure, there are no huge department-type stores, but there are a few nationwide chain stores as well as independent stores, and, perhaps most relevant to travelers, many restaurants on site. There is also a small grocery store on the lower level of the mall, right next to the hotel elevators, which carries only the very basics like cold drinks, snacks, and a few pharmaceuticals and toiletries.

Our room was nice; not what I would consider luxurious but with no glaring inadequacies. It was perhaps a touch larger than average and seemed to be clean and in good shape. The bed was firm but comfortable, although I didn’t care for the feather pillows. The HVAC system was loud, I would say louder than an average window air conditioner. One of the windows can be opened outwards a few inches from one of the sides and/or the bottom, which could come in handy on milder days. The water pressure wasn’t great in the shower, but other than that, no complaints about the bathroom. I liked the fact that there’s a separate lightswitch for a light above the mirror. As the previous reviewer mentioned, there is a small black-and-white TV on a shelf next to the vanity, which is slightly odd but could be useful for someone who, for example, wanted to watch/listen to the news while getting ready in the morning. There is a phone next to the toilet, which if you ask me is just wrong (I don’t want to talk on the phone while using the toilet, nor do I want to talk to anyone who is using the phone while using the toilet). I didn’t hear any room-to-room noise, but I did hear occasional noise from the hall, though I think that was due to people being obnoxiously loud. The TV channel selection was fine, seemed like basic cable.

Our view was overlooking the nicely-landscaped courtyard in which the outdoor pool is located (open from Memorial Day to Labor Day). I suspect that most Priceline guests will receive rooms in a similar area, although I know some rooms have views into the mall instead. Beyond the courtyard, the outdoor trainshed area, which contains a lake, a few restaurants, and a parking lot, was partially visible. There is another section of the hotel which contains the Regency Club rooms, but I can’t say too much about it because only those staying there have access.

The room service breakfast was good but expensive (almost $40.00 for two people), and on Sunday morning we ate at the breakfast buffet at the Station Grille restaurant (I’m not sure if the buffet is offered daily). The food was good but they could do a little more to keep it warm.

On the recommendation of other reviews I’ve read, we used valet parking which is $18.00 per 24 hours. There are parking lots on the south and west sides of Union Station but I have no idea how much they cost, and if you have a lot of luggage I would not recommend using them, at least initially, due to the “long” walk to the hotel either through the shopping mall or on the sidewalks. The valet got busy at times, which resulted in a 10-15 minute wait for the car at worst. There is some metered parking right across Market St. and perhaps in other places around Union Station, but again I don’t know about the meter rates or hours. If you want to use the valet, you should approach Union Station coming south on Market St.

I wouldn’t consider the Union Station to be in convenient walking distance to much of anything, especially considering that in St. Louis, much of the summer is brutally hot and humid and the winter is obviously cold. Also, from driving through the city, it seems like away from the riverfront, stadiums, and hotels, many parts downtown consist of empty storefronts and sparsely populated streets (though Market St. itself has a lot of government buildings). There is a MetroLink train station right behind Union Station which will take you to Busch Stadium or closer to the riverfront.

Overall, I really enjoy staying at this hotel. The rooms are certainly adequate, and unless you’re looking for a quiet, secluded place, the atmosphere is great.

We stayed at both of the Hyatt Regencies this past week - Union Station and Riverfront.

The rooms at both were comparable, although US is a 4* and Riv a 3*.

Riverfront was nice b/c it is right across the street from the Arch and a few blocks from the ballpark. Parking was $16 for self-park with in and out privileges. The parking is below the hotel, so there was no walking involved. The room was nice, a pretty standard hotel room. There aren't a whole lot of restaurants in the immediate area. Expect to walk a few blocks to eat. We didn't try out the hotel's restaurant.

Union Station was a neat place to stay. As noted above, it's located in a restored train station. The mall is ok - your standard food court and small specialty shops. Most everything you'd want to do is a walk or a metro train ride away. The metro is right behind the hotel/mall, so that's really convenient. Parking was $14 for self parking. There are two lots. Pick the one off of 20th street. It's a much shorter walk.

I stayed here one night in February 2010. This hotel used to be a Hyatt. It is part of the historic Union Station in downtown, which has been nicely restored. It functions as an indoor mall, with specialty shops and a food court. Front desk service was quick and helpful. The rooms are nice, if a bit dark. Standard Marriott features: good bed, pillows, bathrooms. The room layout tends to minimize noise from the hallways, although you might find yourself near an ice and pop machine. The Scottrade Center (St. Louis Blues) is just a couple of blocks away. The are several restaurants nearby, including a Houlihans and a Hard Rock Cafe. In the Station is an Einstein's Bagels, which is good for breakfast or a snack. There are some parking meters on Market Street and a (paid) parking lot just west of Union Station; the rate (at least on the weekends) was $14 per day with in/out privileges.