Aloft St. Louis Cortex

"I really can't say enough food things about this self-contained micro-resort! Firstly the root of any business is always going to be the people, and two staff members definitely need to be recognized, Genise (afternoon shift) and Zaria (morning shift). The customer service at this hotel was like something out of a story about when you walk through the door and when you come down the stairs in the morning. Everything else about it however, is super modern. Has a great area where my family was able to play board games and relax. Swimming pool is indoors and heated, and was wonderful to hang out by. The fitness room has actual free weights and enough room to move them, as well as a good cable setup, cardio machines, and bosu balls, bands, and belts galore. There is a protected sanctuary outdoor plaza ouside the pool & fitness area where you or the kids can be outside without being out of the hotel area. Upstairs there's a pool table and a bar with a outdoor deck balcony on the second story. The location is safe. Inside the hotel is very clean, everywhere. If you're going to come to St Louis for Mardi gras, a weekend getaway, or having to do business downtown definitely consider this place!"

"I loved this hotel and would love to come back. The staff went above and beyond and were super friendly. The common spaces were so cool and they had so many different seating and lounge spaces. I feel like you don't always see that in a hotel. It just felt so comfortable. The parking situation is kind of weird. They have a grave pay lot and a parking garage but those can add up. The parking on the street is free overnight but just be aware they don't have a free parking lot. I was able to park on the street for free and then pay the meter for the few hours I was there. Not a super big deal but it was just different. I had my dog with me and it worked out perfectly to stay at this hotel. I also loved the location. I felt like it was super easy to get around to different spots in the city and it was a pretty quiet neighborhood."

"The front desk was so nice to us!!! We were traveling cross country, arriving late at night, and simply to have somebody treat us with absolute kindness after driving 12+ hours in a day was an honest delight. The room is super clean and comfortable, soft bed/pillows and ample sized bathroom. If we ever should come back to St Louis, we for sure know where to crash. Comparatively, it’s miles ahead of the $80-100 hotel/motel stock in the area. For sure it is worth the extra $20-40 based on the difference in overall quality."

"Great price and great service, incredibly convenient right on the light rail Metrolink line that's only 25 min from the airport or 20 min from downtown. Outdoor patio is lovely, the on site bar seemed friendly every time I passed, and the fitness area is enjoyable. Indoor pool is too small for laps but would be very enjoyable for kids or a bit of stretching. Really nice facility, biggest downside might be that there's almost nothing nearby in walking distance, but that's common to STL as a whole. No restaurant on site but some snacks sold at the lobby."