Aloft St. Louis Cortex

Art Deco hotel with indoor pool, near Forest Park

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In the heart of Cortex, Aloft St. Louis Cortex offers a modern retreat with a grocery/convenience store and coffee shop/cafe. Connect to free in-room WiFi, unwind by the indoor pool, or get work done at the 24-hour business center; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$114 nightly
$133 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful
  • 358 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4245 Duncan Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110

What's nearby

  • St. Louis University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Forest Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St. Louis Children's Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 20 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 28 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 8 min drive
  • Kirkwood Station - 20 min drive
  • Central West End Station - 14 min walk
  • Grand Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪IKEA Cafeteria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Aloft St. Louis Cortex

When you stay at Aloft St. Louis Cortex, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from St. Louis Union Station and Barnes Jewish Hospital. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the indoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This Art Deco hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Forest Park and St. Louis Zoo. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: Central West End Station is just 14 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 129 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 30.00 per night)
    • Onsite valet parking (USD 38.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2020
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop garden
  • Picnic area
  • An indoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 3.50 to 9.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 30.00 per night
  • Valet parking costs USD 38.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Also known as

Aloft ST Louis Cortex
Aloft St. Louis Cortex Hotel
Aloft St. Louis Cortex St. Louis
Aloft St. Louis Cortex Hotel St. Louis
Aloft St. Louis Cortex a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Aloft St. Louis Cortex offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Aloft St. Louis Cortex does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Aloft St. Louis Cortex?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Aloft St. Louis Cortex?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Aloft St. Louis Cortex?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 30.00 per night. Valet parking costs USD 38.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Aloft St. Louis Cortex?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Aloft St. Louis Cortex?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Horseshoe St. Louis Casino (8-min drive) and Casino Queen (10-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Aloft St. Louis Cortex and nearby?

Aloft St. Louis Cortex has an indoor pool and a picnic area.

What's the area around Aloft St. Louis Cortex like?

Aloft St. Louis Cortex is a short 13-minute walk from Barnes Jewish Hospital and 16 minutes' walk from Forest Park. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

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Aloft St. Louis Cortex Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool was a highlight for many guests, with some describing it as "amazing" and a great place to swim and relax. (11 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and a highlight of the stay. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel great staff
Fred, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay
Brandon Russell, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and breakfast options were nice
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff at the reception were very kind and friendly, made check in and out effortlessly
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was amazing the staff was very kind the hotel was over all a 10 outta 10
Cody, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Genies was great and very kind and helpful. We saw that the sheets, towels and shower were not so clean. We wish the shower was in the toilet area since we were sharing a room as coworkers.
Morgana, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location and fantastic staff! Will absolutely be returning on future business trips.
Katixa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!!
Kelton, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Alot of noice from piping in our room. The food in the bar was uneatable.
Ole, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service and beautiful room
Janyia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay close to everything
brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great, including the location. A great hotel close to everything.
Glen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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Pedro, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and lovley rooms. Would 100% stay again
Gary, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, amazing customer service and staff
Malik, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The decor was so fun! Next time I'd love to come with lively friends to play pool with, and hang out in the pool and the various lounge spaces!
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Claire, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The place was clean, spacious rooms, amenities were excellent, staff courteous and helpful.
Tina, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

We found multiple hairs in our sheets and pills on the floor. Thank goodness my kids are past the age of putting things in their mouths.
Jillian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, up to date rooms, I definitely recommend this property for your next trip
Dylan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were great! Modern, clean, quiet
Carol, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel & conveniently close to Barnes Jewish. I will definitely stay here again.
Kristin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean hotel with great staff. I will be staying at Aloft hotels again. Great for the family.
Andrew, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and very clean room. Love the blinds!
Lauren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay at this very modern and up to date hotel.
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