St. Louis hotels where a family of four can share one room
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/st-louis/rooms/family-of-four
Updated October 16, 2026
For the lowest-cost downtown option, choose Courtyard Downtown/Convention Center in Downtown & Gateway Arch. Embassy Suites Downtown, in the same neighborhood, gives you a separate living area. Hampton Inn & Suites at Forest Park is a practical park-visiting base in Central West End & Forest Park, especially with a car. TownePlace Suites in Galleria & Brentwood adds a kitchen; Aloft Cortex, in Central West End & Forest Park, suits families using MetroLink.
How to choose
- Choose Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center if you want a lower-cost downtown room within walking distance of City Museum.
- Choose Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown if you want a separate living area without booking a second hotel room.
- Choose TownePlace Suites Brentwood if you want a private kitchen, breakfast included, and a suburban driving base.
- Choose Aloft by Marriott St. Louis Cortex if you want convenient MetroLink access and an indoor pool.
The rooms, best first
- Neighborhood: Central West End & Forest Park (#1 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Two queen beds, about 382 sq ft
- Cribs: Available; confirm fees and request arrangements · Rollaways: Reported for a fee; confirm with hotel
- Rate: $207 a night for four with Axel (median of 4 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four in roughly 380 square feet, with breakfast, an indoor pool and laundry useful after Forest Park outings.
- Accept: Highway noise and paid parking; walking into Forest Park is indirect.
- For families: Free hot breakfast.; Indoor pool.; Guest laundry on site.
- Neighborhood: Downtown & Gateway Arch (#2 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: Two Queen Beds Guest Room, Two queen beds
- Cribs: Conflicting policies; ask the hotel · Rollaways: Not available
- Rate: $114 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds accommodate four without a sofa bed; this lower-cost downtown option puts City Museum within walking distance and includes a mini-fridge.
- Accept: Breakfast costs extra, parking is off-site, and crib availability needs confirmation.
- For families: In-room mini-refrigerators for snacks and drinks.; City Museum is within walking distance.; A family review specifically praises the space in a two-queen room shared by four.
- Neighborhood: Galleria & Brentwood (#6 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: Queen/Queen Studio Suite, Two queen beds, about 388 sq ft
- Cribs: Free on request, ages 0–2; availability limited · Rollaways: Not available
- Rate: $215 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds accommodate four in a 388-square-foot studio with a full kitchen; included breakfast and an indoor pool make longer stays easier.
- Accept: A car helps; parking costs extra and housekeeping is every other day.
- For families: Full in-room kitchen for preparing meals and snacks.; Indoor swimming pool.; Free breakfast buffet.
- Neighborhood: Downtown & Gateway Arch (#2 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: 2 Room Suite - 2 Queen Beds, Two queens plus a sofa bed, about 560 sq ft
- Cribs: Free on request · Rollaways: Nightly fee reported; confirm suite eligibility
- Rate: $335 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four while the separate living area's sofa bed stays closed; the suite permits six, with breakfast and an indoor pool.
- Accept: Paid valet only; published suite sizes differ, so confirm space before booking.
- For families: Separate bedroom and living area, with a microwave and refrigerator for snacks and leftovers.; Free made-to-order breakfast.; Indoor pool.
- Neighborhood: Grand Center & Midtown (#4 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: Queen/Queen Studio, Two queen beds, about 410 sq ft
- Cribs: Conflicting policies; ask the hotel · Rollaways: Reported unavailable; confirm with hotel
- Rate: $160 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four in a listed 410-square-foot kitchen studio, with breakfast, an indoor pool and laundry supporting longer Midtown stays.
- Accept: Parking arrangements can confuse; housekeeping is every other day and noise can carry.
- For families: Kitchen for preparing meals; Expedia lists this four-person studio at 410 sq ft.; Complimentary hot breakfast.; Indoor pool and on-site guest laundry.
- Neighborhood: Union Station & Downtown West (#3 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: Luxury Double Queen, Two queen beds, about 384 sq ft
- Cribs: On request; ask about charges · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
- Rate: $213 a night for four with Axel (median of 3 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four in 384 square feet, with a seating area, bathtub and indoor lap pool; City Museum is nearby.
- Accept: Breakfast and valet cost extra; housekeeping and maintenance can be uneven.
- For families: Indoor lap pool.; Seating area with a table, plus a bathtub.; About a six-minute walk from City Museum.
- Neighborhood: Central West End & Forest Park (#1 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: Signature Double Queen Room, Two queen beds; confirm size, about 453 sq ft
- Cribs: Conflicting policies; confirm availability and fees · Rollaways: Conflicting policies; ask the hotel
- Rate: $132 a night for four with Axel (median of 2 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: The hotel specifies two queen beds for four; a microwave, mini-fridge, shared kitchens and laundry offer useful lower-cost flexibility in the Central West End.
- Accept: Confirm queen beds; kitchens are communal and checkout is at 10 a.m.
- For families: Microwave and mini fridge in the room for snacks and simple meals.; Two shared kitchens for cooking larger meals.; On-site self-service laundry.
- Neighborhood: Central West End & Forest Park (#1 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: Aloft, Guest room, 2 Queen, Two queen beds; guarantee when booking, about 358 sq ft
- Cribs: Reported free on request; confirm with hotel · Rollaways: Not available
- Rate: $144 a night for four with Axel (median of 2 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four in 358 square feet, with an indoor pool and convenient MetroLink access for families based around Cortex.
- Accept: Guarantee two queens before arrival; soundproofing, bathroom privacy and parking can disappoint.
- For families: Indoor pool.; Forest Park is listed as a 16-minute walk away.
- Neighborhood: Galleria & Brentwood (#6 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: 2 Queen Beds, Two queen beds
- Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
- Rate: $195 a night for four with Axel (median of 3 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds accommodate four, with a microwave, mini-fridge and free parking making this a practical Brentwood base for families driving around the city.
- Accept: No pool or included breakfast; highway-facing rooms may hear traffic.
- For families: In-room microwave and mini-fridge for snacks and leftovers.; Guest laundry on site.; Free on-site parking.
- Neighborhood: Central West End & Forest Park (#1 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Chase), Two queen beds; confirm exact category, about 280 sq ft
- Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
- Rate: $316 a night for four with Axel (median of 2 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: The Deluxe two-queen room sleeps four near Forest Park, with a seasonal outdoor pool and on-site cinema giving families more to do.
- Accept: Only 280 square feet; confirm queens, and budget for fees, parking and breakfast.
- For families: Seasonal outdoor pool.; On-site movie theater.; Forest Park nearby for outdoor time and family outings.
- Neighborhood: Grand Center & Midtown (#4 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: Room, 2 Queen Beds, Two queen beds
- Cribs: Free on request · Rollaways: Not available
- Rate: $232 a night for four with Axel (median of 2 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds accommodate four without a sofa bed, making the colorful rooms a useful Grand Center base for family theater outings.
- Accept: Sound travels between rooms; parking and breakfast cost extra.
- For families: Free Wi-Fi.; On-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.; Less than a mile from the Fabulous Fox Theatre for a family show outing.
- Neighborhood: Clayton (#5 of 6 in St. Louis)
- Room for four: Standard, Guest room, 2 Queen, Two queen beds, about 530 sq ft
- Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: For a fee; confirm two-queen room eligibility
- Rate: $874 a night for four with Axel (median of 2 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four in a published 530 square feet, offering generous shared floor space near Clayton restaurants and Forsyth MetroLink.
- Accept: A luxury splurge without a pool; breakfast, parking and downtown trips add expense.
- For families: The standard two-queen room is listed at 530 square feet, giving four people useful shared space.; Two queen beds and a published capacity of four make this a straightforward one-room option.; On-site laundry is listed among the hotel's amenities.
How this list is made: of the 32 hotels Axel ranks in St. Louis, 27 sell one room for four. Each room here was checked against the hotel's own pages; each rate is the median of the one-room, four-guest rates Axel saw in the last 60 days. Pick dates on a hotel's page for live rates.
Questions families ask
Should we book two queen beds or two double beds?
Two queens give each adult-and-child pair more sleeping width than two doubles. Most rooms here are identified as two queens, even where other descriptions say doubles. Reserve the named two-queen category rather than a generic quadruple room. Be especially careful at Chase Park Plaza, CozySuites and Aloft Cortex, where category or bedding descriptions need confirmation.
Can we add a crib or rollaway to a room for four?
Do not assume either will fit or be permitted. TownePlace Suites lists free cribs for ages zero to two, subject to availability, but no extra beds. Several other hotels also prohibit rollaways. Crib information conflicts at Element and Courtyard Downtown/Convention Center. Tell the hotel both children's ages and confirm equipment, charges and occupancy before booking.
Which rooms give four people the most usable space?
Embassy Suites Downtown offers a bedroom with two queens and a separate living area; its published suite sizes vary, so confirm the exact layout. The Ritz-Carlton lists 530 square feet in its two-queen room. Element's kitchen studio is listed at 410 square feet, while TownePlace's is 388. Chase's verified Deluxe two-queen room is comparatively compact at 280.
How much more does a room for four cost than a room for two?
There is no reliable same-night comparison here to establish a family-room premium. Across these options, Courtyard Downtown/Convention Center, CozySuites and Aloft Cortex are among the lower-cost choices, while the Ritz-Carlton is a substantial splurge. Compare the total stay cost: included breakfast, kitchen access and parking charges can change which room offers better value.
Which St. Louis neighborhood works best for a family sharing one room?
Downtown suits City Museum and central sightseeing; Courtyard and Embassy Suites are useful bases. Central West End and Forest Park suit park outings, though Hampton's highway setting favors driving. Brentwood works well for car-based trips and kitchen stays. Midtown suits university or theater visits, while Clayton offers restaurants and some MetroLink access rather than downtown attractions on your doorstep.
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