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The City of Clayton is recognized throughout the metropolitan area for an outstanding quality of life which has become its trademark. Clayton combines a bustling downtown with quiet, secure residential neighborhoods. It is a chic suburban community with urban flair. Just west of the City of St. Louis, Clayton is the hub of metropolitan St. Louis and the seat of St. Louis County. Clayton's central location and convenient access to several interstates and major arteries place it within minutes of just about anywhere in the region. Please click on an interest of yours to learn more:

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Art Galleries

Clayton is home to a world-class public art collection. Visit one of our fine art galleries located just minutes from the hotel. You can also download a PDF of this complete list with contact information.

  • Barucci Gallery
  • DeMun Gallery
  • Kodner Gallery
  • Phillips-Selkirk's
  • Saint Louis Artists' Guild
  • Bonsack Gallery
  • Gateway Gallery
  • Hoffman-LaChance Contemporary
  • R. Duane Reed Gallery
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Dining

The award-winning restaurants of Clayton cater to a wide variety of tastes and styles. You can also download a PDF of this complete list with contact information.

  • Barrister’s
  • Carondelet Grill
  • J. Buck’s
  • Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
  • Cafe Napoli
  • Cardwell’s
  • First Watch Restaurant
  • Morton’s, The Steakhouse
  • Dominic’s Trattoria
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
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Shopping

Clayton’s charming retail community includes an active and diverse collection of specialty shops that offer everything from computers to wine, jewelry to interior design, fine art and the areas best selection of antique shops. You can also download a PDF of this complete list with contact information.

  • Byrd
  • Elements of Denim
  • A Floral Gallery
  • Byron Cane, Inc.
  • The Wine & Cheese Place
  • Queen Bee
  • Flowers of Clayton
  • Alter Ego Unique Gifts & Jewelry
  • World News LTD.
  • St. Louis Galleria
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Parks

  • Shaw Park – Stroll out our front door and step across the street into Clayton’s luxuriously landscaped 16-acre playground with swimming pools, an ice rink, and tennis courts.
  • Missouri Botanical Gardens – Open every day of the year except Christmas, the MBG is one of America's finest botanical gardens. It is the home of a formal 10-acre Japanese garden that offers a place of deep serenity for visitors with its gently shifting vistas, its lakes, waterfalls, and Zen-style gardens.
  • Forest Park – Forest Park, officially opened to the public on June 24, 1876, is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. At 1,293 acres, it is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York.

Sports

Several St. Louis sports venues just minutes from hotel:

  • Busch Stadium – Home of the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals (baseball)
  • Edward Jones Dome – Home of the St. Louis Rams (football)
  • Scottrade Center – Home of the St. Louis Blues (hockey)

Local Companies & Corporations

  • Franchise Concepts
  • Clark Refining
  • Midlands Systems Inc.
  • Spartech
  • National City Bank Corp.
  • Centene
  • Carboline
  • U.S. Bank
  • H & M Clothing
  • Deloitte Project
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Sense Corp.
  • St. Louis Zoo
  • Catholic Healthcare Audit Network
  • Graybar
  • Husch & Eppenberger L.L.C.
  • RehabCare Group
  • Barry Wehmiller
  • Brown Shoe Co.
  • Fisher Rosemount
  • Tirpos
  • Sara Lee
  • Midwest Bank
  • Cap Gemini
  • Boeing
  • St. Louis History Museum

Popular Attractions

  • Anheuser Busch Brewery – Beer brewery offering tours, tasting’s and the world-famous Clydesdales.
  • Gateway Arch – This 630-foot stainless steel monument offers great views from the observation tower.
  • St. Louis Science Center – Interactive, educational center with exhibits, OMNIMAX Theater, a food court and more.
  • Westport Plaza – Features 18 restaurants, 2 nightclubs, a comedy club and specialty shops.
  • St. Louis Zoo – Features 90 acres and over 800 species in historic Forest Park.
  • Missouri History Museum – Offers historical exhibits about St. Louis and Missouri
  • St. Louis History Museum - one of the nation's leading comprehensive art museums, containing more than 30,000 works of art. Free admission.
  • The Loop District - vibrant six-block entertainment and shopping district with ten live music stages and an eclectic mix of retail and restaurants.
  • Steinberg Skating Rink - the largest outdoor ice skating rink in the Midwest, offering Public Ice Skating all day everyday--including all holidays.

Colleges and Universities

  • Washington University- 2.4 miles
  • Fontbonne College - 2.3 miles
  • St. Louis University- 10 miles
  • University of Missouri St. Louis - 4 miles
  • Webster University - 8 miles
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