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#5 of 6 places to stay in St. Louis

Axel's take on Clayton

5.2/10

Choose Clayton for business and composed evenings, not doorstep sightseeing.

Getting around
3.5
On your doorstep
2.7
Hotels
7.4
Value
3.1
Axel’s verdict
6.6

Clayton is a separate, polished business district west of the city, with office towers, good restaurants and residential streets around Forsyth Boulevard, Maryland Avenue and Central Avenue. Shaw Park gives it breathing room, while its compact downtown makes dinner on foot straightforward. Stay here for Clayton meetings, a quieter couple's weekend or a more restrained evening scene.

For a classic St. Louis sightseeing trip, the trade-off is repeated travel east rather than attractions outside your door. The Blue Line helps, but Lambert airport journeys require a Red Line connection even when airport service is normal. Skip it if your plans revolve around downtown sports, late bars or maximum spontaneity without a car.

Best for
a quiet stayluxury travelersbusiness trips and conventionsfood lovers
Skip it if
Most plans are downtown; You want late-night street life
Getting around
Downtown dining and Shaw Park are walkable; Clayton or Forsyth stations serve the Blue Line. STL requires a change at Forest Park–DeBaliviere plus current North Hanley/terminal transfers; BLV requires a Red Line connection and airport shuttle. Airport arrangements checked October 15, 2026.
After dark
Expect restaurant and cocktail outings rather than a bar-hopping district; choose it for a more restrained evening.
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The best hotels in Clayton, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $267 a night.

  1. Residence Inn St. Louis Clayton
    #1 in Clayton

    Residence Inn St. Louis Clayton

    a modern 3-star Marriott extended-stay hotel overlooking Shaw Park

    8.8/10

    Spacious suites and strong breakfast make this a dependable Clayton base.

    • extended stays with a kitchen
    • Clayton business travelers
    • Washington University visitors
    Axel
    $208 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  2. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
    #2 in Clayton

    The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

    a traditional luxury business hotel in Clayton

    8.5/10

    Warm service and spacious rooms make this a strong Clayton base, despite some dated details.

    • Clayton business travelers
    • Washington University visitors
    • travelers who prioritize personal service
    Axel
    $657 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 17 to Dec 21, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9

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  • Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

    Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

    ★★★

    In Clayton

    Axel
    $145 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area

    Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area

    ★★★

    In Clayton

    Axel
    $266 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Hampton Inn And Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Gall

    Hampton Inn And Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Gall

    ★★

    In Clayton

    Axel
    $283 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Seven Gables, St. Louis West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    Seven Gables, St. Louis West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    ★★★

    In Clayton

    Axel
    $296 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton

    Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton

    ★★★★

    In Clayton

    Axel
    $395 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis

    Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis

    ★★★★

    In Clayton

    Axel
    $402 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Residence Inn By Marriott St. Louis Clayton

    Residence Inn By Marriott St. Louis Clayton

    ★★★

    In Clayton

    Axel
    $421 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton

    AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton

    ★★★

    In Clayton

    Axel
    $229 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Residence Inn St. Louis Clayton

    Residence Inn St. Louis Clayton

    ★★★

    In Clayton

    Axel
    $273 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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Axel's take on Clayton: #5 of 6 in St. Louis, 5.2/10

Choose Clayton for business and composed evenings, not doorstep sightseeing. Good hotels and a composed dining district cannot offset weaker sightseeing access and the lowest value score.

Clayton is a separate, polished business district west of the city, with office towers, good restaurants and residential streets around Forsyth Boulevard, Maryland Avenue and Central Avenue. Shaw Park gives it breathing room, while its compact downtown makes dinner on foot straightforward. Stay here for Clayton meetings, a quieter couple's weekend or a more restrained evening scene.

For a classic St. Louis sightseeing trip, the trade-off is repeated travel east rather than attractions outside your door. The Blue Line helps, but Lambert airport journeys require a Red Line connection even when airport service is normal. Skip it if your plans revolve around downtown sports, late bars or maximum spontaneity without a car.

  • Best for: a quiet stay, luxury travelers, business trips and conventions, food lovers
  • Skip it if: Most plans are downtown; You want late-night street life
  • Getting around: Downtown dining and Shaw Park are walkable; Clayton or Forsyth stations serve the Blue Line. STL requires a change at Forest Park–DeBaliviere plus current North Hanley/terminal transfers; BLV requires a Red Line connection and airport shuttle. Airport arrangements checked October 15, 2026.
  • After dark: Expect restaurant and cocktail outings rather than a bar-hopping district; choose it for a more restrained evening.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $267 a night

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The best hotels in Clayton, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Residence Inn St. Louis Clayton 8.8/10, modern 3-star Marriott extended-stay hotel overlooking Shaw Park. Spacious suites and strong breakfast make this a dependable Clayton base. $208 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  2. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis 8.5/10, traditional luxury business hotel in Clayton. Warm service and spacious rooms make this a strong Clayton base, despite some dated details. $657 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  3. Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area 8.4/10, straightforward 3-star in Clayton’s business district. A strong Clayton base with helpful staff, though room maintenance can be uneven. $156 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  4. Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton 8.4/10, stylish, upscale 4-star business hotel in central Clayton. A strong Clayton base with welcoming staff, but standard rooms can feel tight. $192 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  5. Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay 8.0/10, older mid-range hotel in downtown Clayton. A strong Clayton value, with standout breakfast and some rough edges. $118 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  6. Seven Gables, St. Louis West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 7.7/10, historic, mid-range boutique inn in downtown Clayton. Choose it for Clayton character and walkability, not reliably quiet rooms. $189 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate

Recent hotel rates in Clayton

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Oct 15, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for that hotel and those dates. Some hotels are near St. Louis rather than in it; their row says where.

HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingBook
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay · 3-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts · in Clayton, not St. LouisOct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$145 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area · 3-star, Hampton · in Clayton, not St. LouisOct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$266 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Hampton Inn And Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Gall · 2-star, Hampton · in Clayton, not St. LouisOct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$283 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Seven Gables, St. Louis West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · 3-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts · in Clayton, not St. LouisOct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$296 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton · 4-star, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts · in Clayton, not St. LouisOct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$395 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis · 4-star, Sheraton · in Clayton, not St. LouisOct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$402 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Residence Inn By Marriott St. Louis Clayton · 3-star, Residence Inn · in Clayton, not St. LouisOct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$421 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
AC Hotel St. Louis Clayton · 3-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts · in Clayton, not St. LouisOct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$229 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Residence Inn St. Louis Clayton · 3-star, Residence Inn · in Clayton, not St. LouisOct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$273 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis · 5-star, Ritz-Carlton · in Clayton, not St. LouisOct 26 to Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$958 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book

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