Axel’s take
A clean, modern Clayton base with a worthwhile rooftop bar and some service inconsistencies.
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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a modern, business-focused 3-star in downtown Clayton
This business-focused 3-star is a strong pick for a Clayton work trip or WashU visit, with restaurants and MetroLink nearby. Opened in October 2024, it still earns steady praise for its modern rooms and cleanliness. Recent Expedia guests particularly like the comfortable beds, helpful staff and rooftop High Bar; Tripadvisor feedback also supports the hotel's fresh condition, though enthusiasm about service is less consistent.
The main compromises are paid valet parking, breakfast that isn't included, and uneven follow-through when guests need something sorted out. Some guests report noise from neighboring rooms or mechanical systems, although others describe quiet stays. We'd choose it for a short, convenient stay with an appealing evening hangout, but look elsewhere if you're a very light sleeper or want breakfast and parking bundled in.
- Rooms
- Modern, minimalist rooms with mini-fridges; comfort is generally praised, with some noise complaints.
- Cleanliness
- A clear strength across recent reviews, particularly on Expedia.
- Service
- Often friendly and helpful, but request handling and valet service receive mixed feedback.
- Amenities
- Rooftop High Bar, lobby lounge, breakfast restaurant and fitness center.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast and valet parking cost extra; pets aren't allowed, apart from service animals.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · bizjournals.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
227 South Central Ave, Clayton
Downtown Clayton, near restaurants, Shaw Park and Clayton MetroLink; not downtown St. Louis.
Amenities and check-in
Rooftop High Bar, lobby lounge, breakfast restaurant and fitness center.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center (free)
- Valet parking (extra charge)
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton — St. Louis, United States
AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton is a modern, business-focused 3-star in downtown Clayton in St. Louis, United States.
Address: 227 South Central Ave, Clayton. Property ID: 1330682.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/st-louis/ac-hotel-st-louis-clayton-1330682
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights | $283 | $335 on Expedia | $52 less (16%) | Oct 28 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights | $317 | $375 on Expedia | $58 less (15%) | Oct 28 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $366 | $365 on Booking.com | same price | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights | $336 | $335 on Expedia | same price | Oct 28 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $413 USD
2026-11-26 to 2026-11-29 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | $160 for 1 night · 2 nights $372 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $212 for 1 night · 2 nights $417 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $205 for 1 night · 2 nights $349 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $144 for 1 night · 2 nights $320 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $176 for 1 night · 2 nights $457 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $281 for 1 night · 2 nights $508 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $227 for 1 night · 2 nights $376 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $310 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $161 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $156 for 1 night · 2 nights $280 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $124 for 1 night · 2 nights $406 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $282 for 1 night · 2 nights $573.50 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $291.50 for 1 night · 2 nights $592.50 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $301 for 1 night · 2 nights $451 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $150 for 1 night · 2 nights $295 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $145 for 1 night · 2 nights $280 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $135 for 1 night · 2 nights $274 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $139 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $157 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $159 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $158 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $130 for 1 night · 2 nights $274 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $144 for 1 night · 2 nights $283 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $139 for 1 night · 2 nights $271 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $324 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $192 for 1 night · 2 nights $509 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $317 for 1 night · 2 nights $624 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $307 for 1 night · 2 nights $485 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $178 for 1 night · 2 nights $366 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $188 for 1 night · 2 nights $366 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.2/10
A clean, modern Clayton base with a worthwhile rooftop bar and some service inconsistencies. a modern, business-focused 3-star in downtown Clayton, scored for what it is.
This business-focused 3-star is a strong pick for a Clayton work trip or WashU visit, with restaurants and MetroLink nearby. Opened in October 2024, it still earns steady praise for its modern rooms and cleanliness. Recent Expedia guests particularly like the comfortable beds, helpful staff and rooftop High Bar; Tripadvisor feedback also supports the hotel's fresh condition, though enthusiasm about service is less consistent.
The main compromises are paid valet parking, breakfast that isn't included, and uneven follow-through when guests need something sorted out. Some guests report noise from neighboring rooms or mechanical systems, although others describe quiet stays. We'd choose it for a short, convenient stay with an appealing evening hangout, but look elsewhere if you're a very light sleeper or want breakfast and parking bundled in.
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Best for: Clayton business trips; WashU visitors; Couples who enjoy a rooftop bar
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Watch out for: Valet parking costs extra; Breakfast isn't included; Some room-noise and service complaints
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Location: Downtown Clayton, near restaurants, Shaw Park and Clayton MetroLink; not downtown St. Louis.
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Rooms: Modern, minimalist rooms with mini-fridges; comfort is generally praised, with some noise complaints.
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Cleanliness: A clear strength across recent reviews, particularly on Expedia.
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Service: Often friendly and helpful, but request handling and valet service receive mixed feedback.
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Amenities: Rooftop High Bar, lobby lounge, breakfast restaurant and fitness center.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast and valet parking cost extra; pets aren't allowed, apart from service animals.
Axel's opinion of AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · bizjournals.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Marriott Hotels & Resorts
- 227 South Central Ave, Clayton
- Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 134 reviews (location 4.4/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): St. Louis Lambert International Airport: 13 min by taxi · Central @ Shaw Park SB: 2 min walk · Clayton Transit Center: 3 min walk · Forest Park: 7 min by taxi · Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum: 8 min by public transport · Saint Louis Zoo: 9 min by taxi
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in St. Louis
Room types
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Standard room
Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 2
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 3
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