Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A downtown hotel offering spacious suites, evening cookies and milk, and a Tesla shuttle to local sights.
The verdict
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Magnolia Hotel St. Louis pairs a grand exterior and public areas with chic modern suites featuring separate parlors and large bathrooms. Guests appreciate perks like the evening cookies and milk in the lobby, bar happy hours, and a Tesla shuttle. However, reviewers consistently report underwhelming side-street views, dusty balconies, and lapses in bathroom cleanliness like mildew around showers. 15410
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What travelers noticed
- Guests agree that the downtown location provides convenient access to the metro, Forest Park, and local restaurants. 157
- The hotel offers popular perks including complimentary evening cookies and milk in the lobby, bar happy hours, and a Tesla shuttle to local spots like the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. 15
- Rooms feature generous layouts often split into three sections, including a parlor, bedroom, and large bathroom with a tub and spacious shower. 10
- Balcony and room views are consistently disappointing, looking out over side streets or an adjacent abandoned building rather than the Gateway Arch. 10
The catch
- Opinions on food are mixed, with some guests praising restaurant breakfasts of pancakes and sausage while others report poor food quality and disappointing lounge options. 10
- Cleanliness is contested between travelers who found super clean, recently furnished suites and those who encountered dusty balcony chairs, uncleaned floorboards, or bathroom mold. 10
- Service varies between reviewers reporting helpful hotel staff and those dealing with overwhelmed check-in desks and unhelpful management. 14
Who it's for
- — Downtown sightseeing and metro access
- — Travelers who want multi-room suite layouts
- — Fans of complimentary evening perks and shuttle service
Skip it if
- — Travelers expecting scenic Gateway Arch views
- — Guests seeking flawless housekeeping and balcony upkeep
- — Anyone expecting top-tier hotel restaurant dining
Seen on camera
5 moments · 1 video · Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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“Located right in the heart of the city, the hotel puts you exactly where you need to be to experience the best of the lo…”
youtube.com0:21“The rooms are designed with a sense of urban elegance, providing a stylish and comfortable retreat after a long day of e…”
youtube.com0:30“To help you plan your arrival, check-in begins at 4:00 p.m., giving you plenty of time to settle in and enjoy the surrou…”
youtube.com0:38“When it is time to head out, check-out is available until 11:00 a.m., allowing for a relaxed departure.”
youtube.com0:46“Whether you want to grab a quick gift or do some light shopping, everything is right at your doorstep. This combination…”
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Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
92- “The vanity was a little dated, as was the shower. However, both areas were clean and I can't a” 10
Food
79- “I had breakfast in the hotel restaurant and found both my pancakes and sausage links to be phenomenal.” 10
- “The Magnolia Hotel St. Louis had a few different benefits when it came to free drinks and food, there was a free happy hour at the bar, free cookies and milk in the lobby in the evening, and free breakfast. This saved us money for a few things and provided the perfect snack.” 15
Location
94Noise
89Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Room
89- “The room itself was generously sized, super clean, and had to have been recently furnished. The room was split into three sections; the parlor, the bedroom, and the bathroom.” 10
- “Can I move in? We eventually made it up to our room and I felt like we needed to stay in the room for the rest of the day just to take advantage of the views and the size. We had a living room, separate bathroom, big bedroom, a hallway of our own, a desk and a kitchenette.” 15
Service
92- “Though 4:30 PM is typically a busy time in a hotel lobby with guests checking in or visiting the hotel bar, The Magnolia lobby was empty. There was a single employee at the check-in desk. He was extremely professional and to my surprise, knew a lot about the SPG program.” 10
- “Me and some of my friends were visiting saint louis for a national youth conference. Our rooms were so clean and the housekeeping always restocked when we needed it.” 14
Bed & Sleep
92Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
88- “Still, with standard room rates often under $100, it's a great value if you ever find yourself in the St. Louis area.” 10
- “That brought the rate up to over $200 with taxes and fees. A little steep, however, worth the price as I was table to take 10% off of the rate of a suite and earn a bonus 0f 3000 Starwood points as part of SPG's suite promotion.” 10
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-06
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 8 points above the modest median of 82, across 409 hotels in the same bracket. In St. Louis it sits 2 points above the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 409 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 33 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
- “When it is time to head out, check-out is available until 11:00 a.m., allowing for a relaxed departure.” On camera60:46
- “Austino who replied earlier is right, Hotel Saint Louis has amazing guestroom bathrooms, along with upscale public areas and good service - but is a normal hotel beyond that.” 5
- “All of the hotel staff were super...” 14
- “I was upgraded to a junior suite for my stay, presumably thanks to my SPG Platinum status which was a nice touch.” 2
- “Whether you want to grab a quick gift or do some light shopping, everything is right at your doorstep. This combination of authentic local character and attentive service makes it a highly practical choice for travelers who value quality and location.” On camera61:31
- “To help you plan your arrival, check-in begins at 4:00 p.m., giving you plenty of time to settle in and enjoy the surroundings.” On camera60:38
- “Though 4:30 PM is typically a busy time in a hotel lobby with guests checking in or visiting the hotel bar, The Magnolia lobby was empty. There was a single employee at the check-in desk. He was extremely professional and to my surprise, knew a lot about the SPG program.” 10
- “I can't decide between Hotel St Louis and Magnolia Hotel. We stayed in Hotel St Louis a couple years ago with no problems except for the valet was terrible, took over an hour to get our car.” 5
- “Unfortunately would not recommend this hotel. Service here is beyond poor.” 14
- “Me and some of my friends were visiting saint louis for a national youth conference. Our rooms were so clean and the housekeeping always restocked when we needed it.” 14
- “The rate was over $700/night. They do not provide housekeeping services for the rooms. Each day they provided clean towels but did not even empty the...” 14
- “Overwhelmed front desk staff at checkin, no recognition for Marriott loyalty and lack of follow up from management...” 14
- “The room itself was generously sized, super clean, and had to have been recently furnished. The room was split into three sections; the parlor, the bedroom, and the bathroom.” 10
- “Loved our 2 bedroom suite at Hotel Saint Louis, but the restaurant was terrible, "lounge" was laughable, and the area around the hotel didn't feel the safest to us.” 5
- “Some minor issues with my room included a undrained bath tub when I arrived. Gross! Easy to fix, but an obvious housekeeping oversight.” 2
- “The suite was nice, even though I was traveling alone.” 2
- “All furniture was in great shape and the entire room felt clean.” 10
- “One other complaint was the lack of outlets. There was a single outlet embedded on the bedside lamp and an outlet adjacent to the bed nearest the bathroom. Other than those three total plugs, there wasn't a single plug adjacent to my bed (nearest the window).” 10
- “The bedroom features two fairly small queen beds. My mom actually made the comment a few times that "This bed is barely big enough for two people", prompting her to, in the middle of the night leave my dad for the couch in the parlor area. I also found the beds to be somewhat small.” 10
- “Can I move in? We eventually made it up to our room and I felt like we needed to stay in the room for the rest of the day just to take advantage of the views and the size. We had a living room, separate bathroom, big bedroom, a hallway of our own, a desk and a kitchenette.” 15
- “A central location ensures that all of St Louis' highlights are close by” 4
- “Because it sits in downtown St. Louis, the hotel offers a convenient perch for exploring the area's restaurants, shops and bars.” 7
- “My family and I enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Cielo with a view of the Gateway Arch and I caught up on some sleep. However, the unfortunate state of Downtown St. Louis can't be overlooked as this fantastic SPG Tribute property is located in one of the most boring areas of the St. Louis Metro.” 10
- “Before I delve into the review portion I'd like to take some time to add a very unfortunate disclaimer about the hotel's location. No, it's not concerning safety, the central corridor of Downtown St. Louis is quite safe rather, I don't want visitors to think the area surrounding The Magnolia reflects the Greater St. Louis Area.” 10
- “Well located between the City Museum and the river” 4
- “Located right in the heart of the city, the hotel puts you exactly where you need to be to experience the best of the local area without any unnecessary hassle.” On camera60:21
- “I had breakfast in the hotel restaurant and found both my pancakes and sausage links to be phenomenal.” 10
- “The Magnolia Hotel St. Louis had a few different benefits when it came to free drinks and food, there was a free happy hour at the bar, free cookies and milk in the lobby in the evening, and free breakfast. This saved us money for a few things and provided the perfect snack.” 15
- “Later that day when we wanted to take the metro to lunch and the Forest park, we were there in just a few minutes. Wherever we needed to be, we never felt far since the hotel was in the middle of everything.” 15
- “Hotel st Louis has bidets, magnolia has pretty rooms and a pretty good bar. Neither has fantastic food options.” 5
- “That brought the rate up to over $200 with taxes and fees. A little steep, however, worth the price as I was table to take 10% off of the rate of a suite and earn a bonus 0f 3000 Starwood points as part of SPG's suite promotion.” 10
- “Still, with standard room rates often under $100, it's a great value if you ever find yourself in the St. Louis area.” 10
- “The vanity was a little dated, as was the shower. However, both areas were clean and I can't a” 10
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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Deep coverage · 57/100We read 17 sources for this property, and pulled 86 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-09.
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- 5St Louis Options: Hotel St Louis vs Magnolia Hotel : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-10-23Recent10 quotes used
“Loved our 2 bedroom suite at Hotel Saint Louis, but the restaurant was terrible, "lounge" was laughable, and the area around the hotel didn't feel the safest to us.”
Read originalreddit.com - 2Review: Hotel Magnolia, St Louis, Tribute Portfolio Propertytravelcodex.comSocial post2017-05-04Ageing4 quotes used
“While the rooms are small, the renovations have done well to modernize things relatively well.”
Read originaltravelcodex.com - 10Staying at an SPG Tribute Property, The Magnolia St. Louistravelupdate.comReview site2017-01-01Ageing13 quotes used
“The room itself was generously sized, super clean, and had to have been recently furnished. The room was split into three sections; the parlor, the bedroom, and the bathroom.”
Read originaltravelupdate.com - 15Where To Stay: Magnolia Hotel St. Louis -totravelandbeyond.comReview site2016-09-16Ageing5 quotes used
“If you asked Dave was the highlight of this hotel was, he would absolutely say the shuttle. This was not your everyday shuttle, it was a Tesla and it drove us to the Anhauser Busch Brewery.”
Read originaltotravelandbeyond.com - 1Review: Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotelyoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes onlyRead originalyoutube.com
- 3MAGNOLIA HOTEL ST. LOUIS, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTELmagnoliasthotel.saintlouismohotel.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalmagnoliasthotel.saintlouismohotel.com
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