The Gate Travel Guide
St. Louis
Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, then ascend to the top of the tallest man-made monument in the US for breathtaking views of St. Louis.
St. Louis Zoo
In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.
Forest Park
Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.
Dome at America’s Center
Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in The Gate
Comfort Inn & Suites Saint Louis Lafayette Square
I would suggest having gravy, otherwise everything was great!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Missed our room for housekeeping which is minor, toilet seat was broken but they fixed it promptly, overall decor is dated, no recycling, otherwise fine.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Excellent breakfast Receptionist not too friendly
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Really cool hotel with great onsite bar/restaurant, gym, pool and art gallery.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
The heat didn’t work, very cold and no blankets. Ice machine was just south of Cleveland. Clean room, friendly staff, very good breakfast, but a cold room
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Clean rooms. Amazing breakfast & dinner. Pool & hot tub were great with roof deck. Comfy beds. Safe & family friendly. Free parking in a garage! Can walk to all attractions and restaurants. Staff were amazing!!!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Gate
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Lafayette Square. Want to see more of the surrounding area? St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium are a few top sights nearby.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand Station to see more of the city.
Shaw
Shaw might not have many top sights, but Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tower Grove East
While there might not be top attractions in Tower Grove East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cherokee Street and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
Soulard
You'll enjoy the bars and churches in Soulard. You might want to make time for a stop at Anheuser-Busch Brewery or Soulard Farmer's Market.
