St. Louis Getaway: Unbeatable Deals at the Best Western Inn!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the chaotic, wonderful world of the St. Louis Getaway: Unbeatable Deals at the Best Western Inn! Let's be real, "unbeatable deals" are a bold claim, and Best Westerns can be…well, let's just say they're a vibe. But hey, I embraced it, and here's the unfiltered truth, SEO-d and ready to roll, straight from a travel-weary heart:
First Impressions: Accessibility & Safety (and the inevitable fumble)
Right off the bat, the Accessibility looked promising. They list wheelchair accessibility, which is huge, and the website (thank God, it had Internet access and even Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!) made some bold claims about Facilities for disabled guests. Now, I haven't personally tested every corner, but based on my initial walk-through, it SEEMED pretty legit. Always best to call ahead and confirm details, though, especially if accessibility is a must-have for your trip.
Cleanliness? My inner germaphobe breathed a tentative sigh of relief! They trumpeted Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays, and even Professional-grade sanitizing services. The hotel was a fortress of Hand sanitizer, and the staff ALL seemed to have been properly Staff trained in safety protocol. I even saw a doctor/nurse on call, which, in today's world, feels oddly comforting. Hygiene certification? Check. They even had Sterilizing equipment at the front desk, it seemed. The entire setup screamed we're not messing around! (Though, full disclosure, I did spot a stray crumb on the elevator button panel – nobody's perfect, people!).
The Room: Comfort, Tech & That One Pesky Towel (and more rambling)
Alright, let's talk ROOMS. My room was a Non-smoking haven, thank goodness. And it had Air conditioning, crucial in St. Louis, and for the Available in all rooms: Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathroom phone, Bathtub. I also spotted a Blackout curtains which allowed me to sleep well into the afternoon after flying in. Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens.
Seriously, all that stuff. They really crammed it in. The Wi-Fi [free] worked like a charm, for the most part, except that one time I was trying to stream a movie and the connection hiccuped. (First world problems, I know!).
Okay, story time. I swear, SOMEONE, somewhere, in a hotel, HAS to have a towel-based conspiracy going. The towels at the Best Western? Good. They were soft. But, and this is a small thing, the way they were folded…it looked like origami gone wrong. I mean, a perfectly fine towel, but folded like a tortured swan! (I literally spent a good five minutes trying to properly refold it. It was kind of cathartic, actually. Don't judge me!).
Food Glorious Food (and the quest for coffee)
Dining, drinking, and snacking were on my mind.
- The coffee shop: I gave it a wide berth. A bad hotel coffee can ruin a whole day for me.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: Had better. Had worse.
- Restaurants: There was ONE restaurant there. They had A la carte in restaurant, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Bottle of water, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant. But I can tell you, I didn't think much of it.
Poolside bar? I love a poolside bar, but I don't think this one lived up to my expectations.
Things to Do (and the spa dreams that never were)
Okay, so, the Best Western, right? Not a resort. Not the place for serious pampering. But let's see! They listed: Body scrub, Body wrap, Fitness center, Foot bath, Gym/fitness, Massage, Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor].
None of the extras for me. I'm more of a "Netflix and order-in" kind of gal after a long day of sightseeing.
Services & Conveniences: The Good, the Bad, and the Unexpected
The hotel offered all the usual suspects: Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center.
- The Concierge was super helpful with restaurant recommendations (thank God, because the hotel restaurant…bleh).
- Contactless check-in/out: Smooth as butter.
- The dry cleaning service? I didn't need it, but it was nice to know it was there.
- The Convenience store was a total lifesaver for snacks and a late-night bottle of water.
- Car park [free of charge], which always makes me happy because I hate paying for parking.
For the Kids (And the Parents Desperate For a Break)
They even had: Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal listed. I don't have kids, so I can't personally vouch, but it's good to see.
Getting Around:
They had Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking. Easy enough.
The Verdict & The Unbeatable Deal Pitch!
Look, the St. Louis Getaway at the Best Western isn’t going to win any awards for luxury. But it's a solid, clean, safe, and convenient base camp for exploring the city. It ticked the boxes on what was important. The staff were friendly. The Wi-Fi, mostly good. The location was pretty central.
Here's the DEAL - My Unvarnished "Book Now!" Recommendation:
STOP WAITING, BOOK NOW!
I wholeheartedly recommend booking today! (And, yeah, maybe ask them about the origami towels.)
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into… well, my adventure at the BEST WESTERN ST. LOUIS INN. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions, questionable decisions, and the kind of travel diary that would make a seasoned travel blogger cringe. Let's do this.
Day 1: Arrival & Immediate Regret (Mostly Kidding…ish)
- 1:00 PM: ARRIVAL. Ugh. The drive from… well, let's just say it involved a car, a GPS with a mind of its own, and a caffeine deficiency. Pulled up curbside, and my initial thought was, "Okay, not exactly the Ritz, but hey, a roof is a roof." The red brick facade gleamed in the sun, but the parking lot looked like a battlefield had taken place, with faded paint and overflowing trash receptacles.
- 1:15 PM: Check-in. The front desk person, bless her heart, seemed… well, let's just say she'd seen some things. She was super nice, though! So that's good. The lobby smelled faintly of chlorine and stale donuts. I swear I saw a rogue, deflated balloon bobbing in the corner.
- 1:30 PM: Room Inspection. Okay, here we go… The key card almost worked. Finally, a click! The room itself… well, it had "character." Let's call it that. The curtains were drawn, and the air was thick with the ghosts of former guests. The carpets – and I mean literally the carpets – were questionably stained. The bedspread looked like it had been through a war with a toddler armed with a crayon collection. There was a suspicious stain… I'm not saying it looked like blood, but I wasn't NOT saying it either. Instant panic set in.
- 1:45 PM: Minor meltdown. After a long and hard internal debate, concluded I would tough it out. It's just a place to sleep, right? RIGHT?!
Day 2: Gateway to… Mostly Disappointment
- 7:00 AM: The worst breakfast I've ever had. The "continental breakfast" was a sad array of stale pastries, watery coffee (which looked suspiciously like swamp water), and fruit that was either rock-hard or suspiciously mushy. I opted for the pre-packaged, individually wrapped danish (I figured those would be the safest best, yeah right). The entire continental breakfast experience gave me a serious case of the blues.
- 8:00 AM: Attempt at Sightseeing. Alright, on to the Gateway Arch! I went at 8:00 AM, thinking I was being all efficient. Turns out, everyone else had the same bright idea. The line wrapped around the building. I waited for like 2 hours. Took some snaps. It's very tall, I guess. The elevator ride was claustrophobic and the view was okay. Overhyped? Perhaps.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch. Okay, time to refuel. Found the closest restaurant to my hotel. The place was called "Bob's Burgers and Beer" I'm not kidding. The burgers were… well, they were burgers. The fries: soggy. The beer: lukewarm. I'm starting to think this trip is a conspiracy to make me question all my life choices.
- 3:00 PM: Back to the hotel. I needed a nap. The room was a bit cleaner, thankfully. I swear the cleaning crew must pity me, I saw them giving me a sympathetic nod earlier.
Day 3: The Mississippi River… and Existential Dread
- 9:00 AM: Another sad breakfast. Attempted some eggs this time. They were cold and rubbery. I'm starting to feel like I wandered into a culinary black hole.
- 10:00 AM: A boat tour on the Mississippi. It seemed like a good idea at the time. The boat was old, and the captain had a voice that could curdle milk. The river… well, it's a river. Brown, murky, and probably full of things I don't want to think about. The only thing I learned was that Mark Twain was a genius, and I really need to get away from this river.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch. I ate the Bob's Burgers leftovers. Bad choice. Major regret.
- 2:00 PM: Shopping. The city seemed to have a lot of shops, but I just went back to the hotel. My suitcase has never been so empty.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner and self-pity. Ordering room service (as if I didn't feel pathetic enough already). The pizza arrived, undercooked and smelling strongly of sadness. Watched whatever was on TV, barely paying attention. Wondered if I could fake an illness to get home early.
Day 4: Escape!
- 9:00 AM: Final sad breakfast. Decided to skip the fruit this time.
- 10:00 AM: Check-out. Survived! Honestly, I feel like I deserve a medal.
- 10:15 AM: Drive away. Free at last! Freedom! The world is my oyster! (Although, after this trip, I'm not sure I even like oysters anymore.)
Final Thoughts (and a Plea for Help):
This Best Western experience… it was something. It tested my spirit, my patience, and my tolerance for questionable breakfast pastries. It wasn't awful, it wasn't amazing. Not the worst, not the best. Mostly just… messy. I'm not going to lie, my emotional state is somewhere between cautiously optimistic and desperately needing a vacation from my vacation. St. Louis itself? I probably didn't see it at its best. The hotel? Let's just say it deserves an honorable mention in the "Places I've Slept That I Will Never Speak of Again" awards.
So there you have it. My honest, unfiltered, slightly-unhinged account of my trip. If you're looking for a meticulously planned, Pinterest-worthy travel itinerary, this ain't it, friend. But if you want a dose of reality, a few laughs, and a warning to always check the reviews before booking a hotel? Well, welcome aboard. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go hug my pillow. And maybe, just maybe, book another trip. Because, you know, masochism.
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So, "Unbeatable Deals" at the Best Western Inn... What does that *actually* mean? My wallet's a little… sensitive.
What's the Best Western Inn *like*? Is it haunted? Because honestly, I'm a lightweight when it comes to ghosts.
Is this "St. Louis Getaway" suitable for families? My kids are… energetic.
What's the *location* like? Is it close to anything interesting in St. Louis?
Tell me about a specific experience. Like, a time you stayed at a Best Western... and it didn't all go to plan.
Okay, so are you saying I should *avoid* this deal?
