jasctt Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Am going to see both hows in May and was curious about any good rooms to stay overnight. Looknig for something clean and cheap. Nothing fancy for this man. Any ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VenusStopsTrain2 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Try looking at hotels.com for some deals...maybe Poppydawn will have ideas. I'm attempting to get a hotel in Illinois as it's supposed to be cheaper but i guess it depends on where you are coming from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoulardBee Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 There are numerous hotels that would fall into the affordable catergory just south of the Pageant. There is a Holiday Inn at the corner of I-44 and Hampton Ave which is not too far away(more than walking distance) and a brand new Drury Inn right across the street. THere is also a Holiday Inn Express on the corner of I-44 and Jefferson. You should be able to find something for under $100 a night. Anything too much less in St Louis proper you may want to reevaluate safety. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Try priceline.com and name your own price. We got our hotel for the residency for $60/night, downtown Chicago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 There are numerous hotels that would fall into the affordable catergory just south of the Pageant. There is a Holiday Inn at the corner of I-44 and Hampton Ave which is not too far away(more than walking distance) and a brand new Drury Inn right across the street. THere is also a Holiday Inn Express on the corner of I-44 and Jefferson. You should be able to find something for under $100 a night. Anything too much less in St Louis proper you may want to reevaluate safety. Those were the ones I was going to mention, along with the Best Western on Lindell near Forest Park and the Hampton Inn on Oakland, also near Forest Park. There's really nothing within walking distance. There are Cardinals home games the same nights as both shows, so I'm not sure what that will do to the hotel situation downtown. I'd avoid it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Alot of them are sold out. Try one near the airport, pretty close to the venue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P Dub Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 The closest and coolest hotel is the old Cheshire Inn. I don't think their rates are that high and it's maybe a mile from the Pageant, located at Clayton and Skinker. It's also haunted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VenusStopsTrain2 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I checked the availability of the Cheshire and there is none! They must be booked at that time? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Fairview Heights, Illinois is a 15-minute train ride to the Pageant. They have just about every hotel chain. Availability might be a problem, since there's a huge art show in Belleville that weekend, but it's worth a shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VenusStopsTrain2 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I just booked in at the Baymont Inn & Suites..I have stayed with them before...not this location though and it's in Fairview Heights...and decently priced! Sweet...a train not having to worry about finding the Pageant then while driving around...how late is the train Poppy? I'm still coming for the art show as well, right after I eat my waffles in the breakfast room of the hotel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 That Baymont's really nice. My aunt and uncle stayed there recently and were really happy with it. I just looked at the Baymont website. For $65/night, that's a pretty damn good deal. Â It's a little jaunt to the train stations, but not bad. The ones nearby have lots of parking, and they're pretty safe. The trains usually run well after any shows at the Pageant, so that shouldn't be a problem at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VenusStopsTrain2 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 hehe...i spent a while looking for hotels where you recommended looking...it was hard for hotels.com to get me ones in illinois...they kept trying to get me in MO for $30-40 more a night...erm NO...lol and then i went on the baymont site and of course its less on their own website because hotels.com pays fees so you are charged those fees too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P Dub Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I checked the availability of the Cheshire and there is none! They must be booked at that time? Washington University is holding graduation ceremonies Thursday through Saturday...and Wash U is between the Cheshire and the Pageant. That probably rules out hotels in nearby Clayton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatheadfred Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 there is a park nearby that may see my drunk ass sleeping on a bench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loraaw Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I Hotwired the Sheraton City Center St. Louis for $59 a night Sat and Sunday before I even knew Wilco was going to be in town (taking my husband for a baseball weekend). While not near The Pageant, the Metrolink goes from downtown to the Pageant (and the airport) and does run pretty late. I'd recommend trying to Hotwire or Priceline something downtown under $80 a night and avoid having to drive around. Unless you already have a car; if you do, you'll end up having to pay to park downtown which is kinda a pain. Then maybe staying out near the airport is the cheaper option. I don't think there are many hotels in the Delmar Loop area (near the Pageant). NOW - I have a question for those who already got tickets for the earlier St. Louis shows (how nice of Wilco to add a third on the night I'm actually going to be in town!). I know upstairs is going reserved - were those reserved seats an option during Wilcoworld presale? Or should I just hope I can get anything and be happy with it? I'm a little over the standing on the floor for hours to hold a decent spot thing/ but it does seem like i"m gonna be lucky to get anything. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I Hotwired the Sheraton City Center St. Louis for $59 a night Sat and Sunday before I even knew Wilco was going to be in town (taking my husband for a baseball weekend). While not near The Pageant, the Metrolink goes from downtown to the Pageant (and the airport) and does run pretty late. I'd recommend trying to Hotwire or Priceline something downtown under $80 a night and avoid having to drive around. Unless you already have a car; if you do, you'll end up having to pay to park downtown which is kinda a pain. Then maybe staying out near the airport is the cheaper option. I don't think there are many hotels in the Delmar Loop area (near the Pageant). That Sheraton is awesome! I stayed there a few years ago and didn't want to leave. It's across the street from a Metro stop. It's maybe a 10-minute ride to the Pageant. You did good.  NOW - I have a question for those who already got tickets for the earlier St. Louis shows (how nice of Wilco to add a third on the night I'm actually going to be in town!). I know upstairs is going reserved - were those reserved seats an option during Wilcoworld presale? Or should I just hope I can get anything and be happy with it? I'm a little over the standing on the floor for hours to hold a decent spot thing/ but it does seem like i"m gonna be lucky to get anything. I'm pretty sure the reserved seats weren't included on the Wilcoworld presale, but I wasn't paying terribly close attention. I just seem to remember the pull-down menu only having the GA option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I just booked in at the Baymont Inn & Suites..I have stayed with them before...not this location though and it's in Fairview Heights...and decently priced! Sweet...a train not having to worry about finding the Pageant then while driving around...how late is the train Poppy? I'm still coming for the art show as well, right after I eat my waffles in the breakfast room of the hotel. Wow, that's a great price, and the place looks pretty nice. Maybe I'll go ahead and book a room there. I definitely don't need anything fancy, since I'm basically just going to be sleeping there (and eating their free breakfast). I'll have my car, too, so I can always decide to drive over there one day. If I do, I'd gladly welcome some company.  I think the biggest selling point might be that there's a Steak N Shake a quarter of a mile away. I haven't had one since I left Florida five years ago! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I am either going to book a room near the airport or in Westport - Maryland Heights area. Any insight would be appreciated. Does it even matter? Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Westport's a little nicer than the airport area, and quieter. My parents used to stay in Westport when we lived in that area. They liked the Sheraton, Hampton Inn, Baymont, Courtyard, and Staybridge in that area. You can usually get a decent deal on that Hampton through Priceline. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Thank you, poppydawn. Westport it is! See you soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anhisr Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Here is a link to the train schedule for the stop at the venue. You will be heading east for Illinois and west for airport. http://www.metrostlouis.org/MetroLink/Stop.../DLMR112607.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chinarider Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 There are numerous hotels that would fall into the affordable catergory just south of the Pageant. There is a Holiday Inn at the corner of I-44 and Hampton Ave which is not too far away(more than walking distance) and a brand new Drury Inn right across the street. THere is also a Holiday Inn Express on the corner of I-44 and Jefferson. You should be able to find something for under $100 a night. Anything too much less in St Louis proper you may want to reevaluate safety. There is also a Red Roof Inn at I-44 and Hampton. Red Roof Inn St. Louis-Forest Park (#135)I-44 at Hampton Avenue South, Exit #2865823 Wilson Avenue, St Louis, MO, United States, 63110Phone: (314) 645-0101 Fax: (314) 645-0119 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fobstl Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 There is also a Red Roof Inn at I-44 and Hampton. Red Roof Inn St. Louis-Forest Park (#135)I-44 at Hampton Avenue South, Exit #2865823 Wilson Avenue, St Louis, MO, United States, 63110Phone: (314) 645-0101 Fax: (314) 645-0119This Red Roof is probably a good low cost option. The Hampton Inn on Oakland would be a good mid priced option - includes a decent sports bar/restaurant adjoining. This would be for those driving to the show - neither is close to a Metro Link train stop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PotKettleTug Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I just booked the Red Roof in westport right off of page. $50 a night for Fri and Sat. Probably a 15 minute drive. The Forest Park Redroof was looking like $100 a night. I couldn't pass up the price difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I just booked the Red Roof in westport right off of page. $50 a night for Fri and Sat. Probably a 15 minute drive. The Forest Park Redroof was looking like $100 a night. I couldn't pass up the price difference. The drive's not bad from there; you'll avoid a lot of the nasty highway construction. Your hotel's right off Page Ave. Just go east on Page for a few miles. Go past I-170. Turn right on Midland Ave. Stay there for a few miles until you hit Delmar. Turn left, and you'll be about a mile from the Pageant. I'll gladly accept two Shakespeare's veggie half-bakeds in exchange for my personal navigation services.  (Love your avatar. I think I see myself.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.