St. Louis is considered to be the 2nd largest city of the State of Missouri. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. And finding a place to stay in St. Louis is not much of a problem.

St. Louis Hotels Guide

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One of the hotel names that always come out when it comes to best hotels in St. Louis is the Courtyard St Louis. The hotel is located at 2340 Market Street Jefferson St. Louis. The hotel is near some of the major attraction of St. Louis. Famous tourist destination like the St. Louis Gateway Arch Riverfront, Scottrade Center and Edward Jones Dome are accessible from the Courtyard's location.

Courtyard St. Louis Hotel Downtown

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Another great hotel which offers the best view of the most famous attraction of St. Louis is the Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts. Located at 200 North Fourth Street St. Louis the hotels give a great view of the Gateway Arch on its rooftop that has a seasonal pool.

Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts

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The Drury Plaza Hotel at 2 South 4th Street St. Louis is probably the nearest hotel to the Gateway Arch. The hotel is just walking distance away from the famous Arch attraction. Beside the luxurious rooms the Drury Plaza also offers one of the best foods in St. Louis. You will surely be back for more if you choose to stay at the Drury Plaza.

Drury Plaza Hotel

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St Louis, MO is an extremely popular destination, and its downtown area is always alive and thriving with a number of restaurants, entertainment spots and numerous hotels. If you are planning to stay in this area, and yet avoid denting your wallet, there are some tips that might come handy.

The best place to start is the ever-helpful Internet. Take some time to explore around and you will surely find some hot deals. Make a point to read the reviews by previous travelers as it could give you a good idea. Also various sites offer filter options to find hotels according to your needs.

Search list on the internet with hotel filters at Yahoo! Travel

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Being a very popular tourist attraction, the hotel rates escalate during peak season. So it is ideal to avoid such times and you'll get to stay in the downtown area at fairly reasonable prices. The spring or the fall season is ideal if you wish to avoid the peak holiday rush.

Also, do check out for hotels around the Busch sporting arena. This area is popular for having many decently priced hotels. So not only will you get to stay in a good area, but also pay far less.

Tips for finding cheap hotels at ehow.com

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Another options is to stay in the out skirts of the city. You will have to travel to the St. Louis downtown area every day, but such an effort might well be worth it, as you have far great options for budget hotels in the outskirts.

If you are having trouble finding an affordable hotel, you can also get in touch with the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission. They would surely be able to tell you about the hot which are within your budget.

Budget hotels overview on gonomad.com

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St. Louis Hotels & Accommodations Info

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