St. Louis Hotels With a Hot Tub
Most St. Louis hotels with a hot tub sit between the Gateway Arch and Union Station, which makes it easy to pair a soak with a day of sightseeing. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis At The Arch, a one-minute walk from the Old Courthouse, has an indoor pool and a hot tub with a 9.2 score from 3,696 reviews. The Drury Plaza at Union Station matches that score near the St. Louis Aquarium, and 21c Museum Hotel adds a contemporary art collection close to City Museum. Farther out, the Quality Inn in Florissant is the quick option for the airport.
St. Louis is a river city defined by the Gateway Arch, which rises above the Mississippi next to the Old Courthouse. Union Station, once one of the busiest rail terminals in the country, now holds an aquarium and attractions, while City Museum fills a former shoe warehouse with climbable art. To the west, the Central West End and Forest Park offer a quieter, leafy side of the city. Hot, humid summers and cold winters make an indoor pool and hot tub useful in every season.
Where to stay
Arch views, Union Station or the airport
A hot tub earns its place in St. Louis because the main sights involve a lot of walking: the grounds of the Gateway Arch, the halls of Union Station, the climbing structures of City Museum and the long paths of Forest Park. The hotels on this page are mostly downtown and most pair the hot tub with an indoor pool, which keeps it usable in the cold Missouri winter as well as after a humid summer day. Several include breakfast, and a few offer free parking, which is uncommon downtown.
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis At The Arch is the most reviewed and one of the best rated hotels on this page, with a 9.2 score from 3,696 guests. It sits a one-minute walk from the Old Courthouse, so the Gateway Arch grounds are right outside, and it offers an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and a complimentary hot breakfast. Parking costs extra, and the airport is about nineteen minutes away by taxi. I would choose it for a first visit when the riverfront and the Arch are the priority and you want to explore on foot.
Around Union Station, two hotels cover different budgets. Drury Plaza Hotel at Union Station, rated 9.2 by 2,100 guests, is a five-minute walk from the St. Louis Aquarium and has an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness room and free breakfast, with paid parking. Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station is simpler, rated 8.4, but it includes free parking, hot breakfast and pet-friendly rooms alongside its indoor pool and hot tub. It is an eight-minute taxi ride from the Gateway Arch, which suits travelers who arrive by car and want to keep costs predictable.
21c Museum Hotel St Louis is the most distinctive choice: a four-star hotel that doubles as a contemporary art museum, rated 8.2. It has an indoor pool and a hot tub, free breakfast and pet-friendly rooms, and it is a six-minute walk from City Museum, a favorite with families. HoteLumière at the Arch, a Caesars Rewards Destination, is the option for those who want a casino, a spa and rooftop dining together, with free parking and free WiFi included. Its 7.0 guest score is lower than the others, so I would weigh the casino setting against the reviews before booking.
Two more hotels serve specific trips. The West End, rated 8.8, is a seven-minute walk from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis and has a hot tub and kitchens in some rooms, a practical base for a longer stay in the Central West End near Forest Park. Quality Inn Florissant-St. Louis is the fastest airport connection on this list, about twelve minutes by taxi, with free parking, free breakfast, an indoor pool and a hot tub. Its 7.0 score reflects a basic, budget-minded hotel, so I would keep it for an early flight rather than a sightseeing stay.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a first weekend in St. Louis built around a hot tub, I would book Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis At The Arch. The Old Courthouse is a minute away on foot, the Gateway Arch grounds are next to it, and after a day of walking the indoor pool and hot tub are waiting. With children, I would consider 21c Museum Hotel instead, because City Museum is a six-minute walk and the hotel itself displays contemporary art.
Drury Plaza Hotel Louis At Union Station
2,100 reviews
Five minutes from the Aquarium at Union Station
Check availabilityWhy guests love itDrury Plaza at Union Station is one of the easiest family bases in St. Louis. The St. Louis Aquarium is a five-minute walk, so you can spend a morning there and be back for a rest without a car. Free hot breakfast keeps costs down, and the indoor pool and hot tub work in any season, which helps in cold Missouri winters. A 9.2 rating from about 2,100 guests is reassuring. Parking is extra, so budget for it.
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis At The Arch
3,696 reviews
One minute from the Old Courthouse, breakfast included
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFew downtown hotels are this convenient for families: the Old Courthouse is a one-minute walk, and the Gateway Arch grounds are just beyond it. The complimentary hot breakfast covers mornings before sightseeing, and the indoor pool and hot tub give children a reliable treat after a day outdoors, whatever the weather. A 9.2 score from nearly 3,700 reviews shows consistent service. Parking costs extra, so walking everywhere downtown makes the most sense here.
The West End
298 reviews
Kitchens and a hot tub near the Cathedral Basilica
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe West End sits in the St. Louis neighbourhood of the same name, between downtown and Forest Park, and some rooms have a kitchen, which makes a longer family stay more practical. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, known for its mosaic interior, is a seven-minute walk, an easy morning visit. The hot tub suits a quiet evening, and Retreat Gastropub is a nine-minute walk for dinner. Parking is paid, so I would budget for it.
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
2,532 reviews
Free parking and a pool near Union Station
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFree hot breakfast, free parking and an indoor pool with a hot tub are the practical trio I would point families to at the Pear Tree Inn near Union Station. The pool works in any season, and parking without a fee is unusual this close to downtown St. Louis. The Gateway Arch is an eight-minute taxi ride, and Syberg's On Market is a minute's walk for dinner. Pets are accepted. A score of 8.4 from 2,532 reviews is solid.
21c Museum Hotel St Louis
935 reviews
A free contemporary art museum built into the hotel
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFew hotels keep children curious the way 21c does: the public spaces double as a contemporary art museum, so a walk to breakfast becomes a small gallery visit. Breakfast is free, and the indoor pool and hot tub give families an easy evening plan. City Museum, the climbable playground of salvaged objects that St. Louis children love, is a six-minute walk away. Pet-friendly rooms are available. More than 900 guests rate the stay 8.2.
HoteLumière at the Arch - A Caesars Rewards Destination
1,158 reviews
Rooftop skyline dining above a casino floor
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe casino floor is the first thing families meet at HoteLumière, so I would only book it with children if the pool and suites matter more than the setting. The pool and hot tub cover an afternoon away from the gaming, the spa suits parents, and the rooftop restaurant looks over the Arch grounds. Free parking and free WiFi help a family budget. City Museum, a classic with children, is an eight-minute taxi ride. A score of 7.0 from 1,158 reviews is modest.
Quality Inn Florissant-St. Louis
1,212 reviews
Free pool and hot tub minutes from the airport
Check availabilityWhy guests love itQuality Inn Florissant-St. Louis is a practical stop for families with an early flight or a late arrival: Lambert International is about ten minutes by public transport or twelve by taxi. Breakfast and parking are free, and the indoor pool and hot tub let children swim whatever the weather. Florissant lies north of downtown St. Louis, so I would treat it as an airport base rather than a sightseeing one.
Local tips
- 1Visiting the Gateway Arch? Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis At The Arch is a one-minute walk from the Old Courthouse, so you can return to the hot tub between visits.
- 2Driving in? Pear Tree Inn Near Union Station, HoteLumière at the Arch and Quality Inn Florissant include free parking, while the two Drury Plaza hotels charge for it.
- 3Traveling with a dog? Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station and 21c Museum Hotel St Louis are both listed as pet-friendly.
- 4With children, combine 21c Museum Hotel and City Museum: the museum is a six-minute walk away, and the hotel has an indoor pool and a hot tub for the evening.
- 5For a longer stay, The West End offers kitchens in some rooms and sits a seven-minute walk from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.
- 6Catching an early flight? Quality Inn Florissant-St. Louis is about twelve minutes from the airport by taxi, the quickest connection on this page.