Wait a second before jetting off to a honeymoon location. It just makes sense that after a day on your feet celebrating, recovery is in order. A luxurious night at one of St. Louis’ fine hotels could be the proper reward for months of planning and a perfect way to begin your new life together.
For a Central Park-inspired stay, choose one of the apartment-like suites at the Chase Park Plaza (212-232 N. Kingshighway, 314-633-3000, www.chaseparkplaza.com). There are 251 rooms, many with a view overlooking Forest Park, Lindell and Kingshighway. A Romance package for $249 includes a one-bedroom suite, champagne, breakfast for two and valet or self parking. Standing on your feet all day hugging, kissing and speaking with your guests could mean you need to recover with a spa package ($339), which includes a one-bedroom suite, champagne, a spa and salon gift certificate worth $149, breakfast for two and valet or self parking.
The Westin (811 Spruce, 314-621-2000, www.westin.com) is a downtown oasis of modern-contemporary design, with elegant suites decorated in light-colored wood. If you want only the best, the Presidential Suite—equipped with a rare pool table—runs $2,000 a night. Other club suites feature around-the-clock food and bar service. A Spa Ultimate Cupples package is $685, including accommodations and gourmet dinner for two, champagne, a box of chocolates, a dozen roses, turndown service, bubble bath, breakfast in bed for two and hotel parking. Spa services include face and body aromatherapy massage, hand and foot therapy and full body exfoliation treatment. The Ultimate Cupples package is $309 and includes a gourmet dinner for two, champagne, a dozen roses, a box of chocolates, bubble bath, turndown service, breakfast in bed and parking. A $199 Romance package includes champagne, strawberries and breakfast for two.
Hyatt Regency at Union Station (One Saint Louis Station, 314-231-1234, stlouis.hyatt.com) offers a Romance package for $199 including valet parking, free movie and champagne.
Renaissance Grand Hotel (800 Washington, 314-621-9600, www.renaissancehotels.com) offers a Romance package for $149 (rates may vary depending on time of year), including breakfast in restaurant or room service form, champagne, strawberries and free parking. A Martinis for Two package is $139 with hotel parking, martinis at the Grand bar and collectible martini glasses.
Clayton on the Park (8025 Bonhomme, 314-290-1500, www.claytononthepark.com) is the contemporary art lover’s choice. Besides a full kitchen, guests have the opportunity to take a Forest Park ride in Clayton on the Park’s Lennon cab. A Romance package is available for $200 per night for a one-bedroom suite Thursday-Sunday, which includes a bottle of champagne, parking, use of the gym and continental breakfast. The Do Not Disturb package is $250 for a one-bedroom suite, champagne, a dozen roses, rose petals sprinkled on a turned-down bed, a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the suite door, use of the gym, parking and continental breakfast.
Adam’s Mark (112 N. 4th, 314-241-7400, www.adamsmark.com) just finished a $10 million renovation in all sleeping rooms. A Romance package, depending on availability, goes for $170 including a deluxe room, champagne and breakfast for two at Chestnut’s in the hotel.
The Ritz-Carlton (100 Carondelet, 314-863-6300, www.ritzcarlton.com) offers a Bed, Bath and Bubbles package, which includes rose petals, candlelight bath amenities and champagne for a guestroom ($239) or a suite ($364).
In addition, many hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Adam’s Mark, Hyatt Regency and Chase Park Plaza, include a complimentary bridal suite if the reception is held at the hotel.
