Overall the experience we had with hosting our wedding reception at the Upstairs was quite good…read more I had been to a fantastic Yelp event at the Cheshire, where we got to tour and taste our way through all of the fantastic spots on the Cheshire property. I already knew the Upstairs was a gorgeous space with warm textured wooded walls and beautiful imported lighting fixtures. When we began the process of planning for our wedding reception, we were already staying at the Cheshire (taking a Brit to the British hotel when he's in town visiting is the way to make him feel at home, right?), already, so we decided to see if we could see the space as a possibility for our celebration. We had a few other ideas of locations, but we loved the Cheshire. It felt so right to us. The room is split into two distinct spaces. I requested that all of the guest tables (we had 60 guests) remain on the side of the room with the wood paneling, light fixtures and windows. The dance floor and DJ were set-up on the other side. The space would absolutely accommodate more guests, but it didn't seem ridiculous to have so few. They let us use their mirrored chargers and votives for the tables, and we brought in vases of flowers with our own table numbers on them. Originally, we were set to have our happy hour in the fireplace room, which is still on the second floor, but outside of the ballroom. When Lucy abruptly left, she was replaced by Karina, who very kindle advised us that the Red Room downstairs was not being used on the night of our event, so we had our cocktail hour and hors dourves downstairs. It was perfect because this meant we could easily stand near the door to greet the guests as they arrived, and then when it was time to go upstairs, it was a whole new venue. This allowed us to have our evening bar, place card table, gift table and even a selfie photo booth in the fireplace room. It was perfect. We set-up our cake on a table on the dance floor, which if I had to do it again, would have in the fireplace room or closer to the entry somehow, as many of our guests reportedly never say the cake prior to us going to cut it... and it was a gorgeous cake and deserved to be seen. I didn't enjoy the experience of working with Lucy, as I felt like she wasn't very friendly and didn't make us feel important at all. Working with Karina was much nicer. Because we live in London, and were finalising details from home, she went out of her way to set-up a Skype call to introduce herself and go over things. I have very few complaints about our event, but I had been told that the tables would be set the morning of the event or the day prior. To me, "set" meant that there would be linens, plates, glasses, and silverware on the tables. Chris and I picked up our cake and delivered it to the ballroom ourselves at 1:30pm. Nothing was set at all. The tables were in the room, but there weren't linens or anything else. I have to admit that I started to panic a teensy bit. We were told that we could come in at 3:00pm to set the centerpieces and our other pieces. We all had planned to do this and then go get ready at the hotel. Apparently the wrong colour linens had been delivered and were moments from arrival. I was assured that by 3:00pm, this would be rectified. We arrived to set everything up, and still nothing had been done. They said that no one would be there until 4:00pm to set-up. They asked what I wanted to happen, and I said that I needed the tablecloths to be on the table so we could get the center pieces arranged. They did that, and we set-up the cake table, selfie booth and the place card table in the meantime. They offered to let us leave the flowers and things for them to arrange, but of course I wanted us to do it. The second thing that bothered me was regarding the cake. When it was taken away and cut, they brought out random slices and strew them over the tables. I had anticipated that they would put them out so people could take a piece if they wished. This meant a lot of cake was wasted with people not eating it, or not being able to choose what was given to them. We had been looking forward to the strawberry cake for months. We were so busy that we left our plates on the table to join our friends. We had every intention of coming back to them. Our plates were cleared after I'd had two bites and Chris hadn't had even a taste. They also took the Champagne he'd been saving. In my opinion, we should have been asked if it was okay to do this. We did get the leftover cake sent home with us, but there wasn't any strawberry. I'm still sad about this weeks later. My third and final complaint is that all of the place cards were taken and disposed of. I had every intention of keeping ours for a scrapbook. At the end of the day, I would highly recommend this venue. Our guests were pleased with the staff, everyone was blown away by the food, the venue was beautiful and unique and it was an overall good experience.

I stayed here a week ago for business, one night, and had a pretty good experience. The check in…read morestaff was very friendly and helpful. I was very pleased that I couldn check in as soon as I got there at 2. My room was on the second floor at the back of the hotel near the skybridge. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. I was disappointed to see crushed crumbs on the floor by the desk. However, I was able to work for a few hours before my dinner meeting. The internet connection was great, I was able to get a bunch done. The hotel is beautiful, I love the architecture, fountain, and gardens. I slept pretty well, the pillows are nice and soft. When I took a shower in the morning, I was very disappointed that the conditioner bottle was empty, as I left my usual products at home. The coffee was ok, but I don't drink it very often any more. It was also very strange that the hand towels were next to the toilet, and not the sinks. It made no sense to me! Check out was very easy, I simply turned in my key and obtained my receipt. I met my coworkers in the lobby and we headed out to our meeting. If it hadn't been for the crumbs on the floor, hand towels by the toilet, and empty conditioner bottle, I would have given this hotel 5 stars.

Stayed here for one night as the other Hilton property was unavailable for the first night of three…read more( Hilton Diamond member). Although we saw the photos online, they do not do this beautiful properly any justice. From the portico to the lobby to the many gorgeous large arrangements of fresh flowers throughout the hotel ( including our floor), this hotel evokes charm and luxury. Parking is free on site, a rarity, especially so close to downtown ( roughly 15 minute drive to Busch Stadium). The front desk staff were friendly and efficient. Our room was large and comfortable. The breakfast buffet we had was good, and server Derrick hustled as it was busy. The pool area was beautifully landscaped, but we only observed it from outside the fence. Solid value and service all around. Had we had the opportunity to stay here longer, we would have without hesitation.

Super shocked Orlando's has so little views on Yelp! Let's get those up!…read more The reason for my visit was that they were hosting a free tasting of select items on their menu. According to Mr. Orlando himself, they (now) offer a free tasting 3 times a year. So if you're planning an event, make sure to add them on your list. This was helpful for my fiancé and I as we have contracted with them for our wedding. Moving on, the location itself is located right off 55 which makes it convenient for traveling. All of the sales representatives were present and assisting with check-in, serving, and connecting with attendees. Vendors were also available (formal wear, travel, photo and DJ, ice cream). The tasting was more than I imagined. Typically when you think of a "tasting" you think of being served a small sample size. Instead, they legit offered a signature appetizer and had a self serving buffet complete with several items from both of their classic and deluxe menus. They also offered two new chef specials and a slice of cake from Wedding Wonderland cake shops. Wonderful experience Orlando's!

Two of us went to their inaugural Thanksgiving buffet this year without knowing much about…read moreOrlando's and we were quite pleased! It's basically a big banquet hall with tables to seat parties as small as ours to families of 12 or more and everything in between. As I said, it was buffet style with generous servings of all the traditional sides plus salad, macaroni and cheese, Brussels sprouts, and a LOT of dessert options (the pecan pie was the stand out winner). There was a carving station with turkey, ham, and roast beef. The staff was incredibly organized and kept the food fresh and the serving dishes full. It never felt too crowded or less than festive. They had a moment where a chef with a large chopping knife chased a turkey (person in an inflatable turkey costume) around the room for entertainment. A family sitting near us even brought their own games to play after they were done eating; they must have known they could stay and hang out due to the timed seatings. We are already considering returning for Mother's Day brunch.

My husband and I met the owner of Endy Events, Bryon Endy, at a Rainbow Wedding Expo and, after…read moresome really positive interactions, we hired them for our Oct. 11, 2025 wedding for DJ, photography, and videography. Planning went smoothly overall, and Bryon was helpful in guiding decisions we hadn't considered. Our only service-related critique is that the photographer provided minimal direction during posed photos. Otherwise, the day itself went well, and the DJ was excellent--we still receive compliments on the music. The main issues arose after the wedding. Our contract stated we would receive our digital photo gallery within eight weeks. We only received updates after repeatedly reaching out post-deadline, and ultimately received the gallery six days late (and two days after the second communicated date) with no apologies. While we understand fall is a busy wedding season, the lack of proactive communication was frustrating. The photos themselves were lovely for the most part. Further delays have occurred with the USB containing our videography. After confirming our mailing address on December 13 and being told to expect the USB in 2-3 weeks, we still have not received it. Multiple follow-up emails we sent have gone unanswered, and it is now four weeks past the expected delivery window. While we recognize delays (and life) can happen, the consistent lack of communication around paid-for deliverables is unprofessional. Although the DJ service was top tier, we simply cannot recommend Endy Events to couples who expect timely delivery and clear communication for their final products.

We have used Endy Events for our engagement, wedding and now family pictures. They are a delight…read moreeach time. They even accommodated our request (each time) for our favorite photographer of theirs. Bryon the owner is so nice and easy to talk with. He seems to take pride in running his business well and taking care of his clients. I highly recommend them and will definitely use them again.

After several decades driving past the Cheshire while growing up in Saint Louis, I finally had a…read morechance to stay there. First, the good: the ambiance is consistent throughout the property. I had a great time walking up and down the halls on each floor to check out the unique art. The fitness room is nicely appointed! While we didn't get to check out either of the on-site restaurants, we peeked inside Fox and Hounds and it had a good crowd. The complimentary breakfast was hearty and delicious, and it was nice to grab a free bottle of juice or water from the cooler (which did seem to be locked after breakfast hours) Great location as well, we loved walking around the neighborhood and Forest Park! What keeps this from being a five-star review? Some ice buckets and dirty dishes were on a table in the fourth-floor lobby for over 12 hours. A bit disorienting to see every time we got off the elevator. The pillows were pretty flimsy. Lots of linty buildup on the blow dryer deterred me from using it. Overall will definitely stay here again anytime I visit Saint Louis, definitely want to come back during summer and use the pool!

Being a librarian, this place was my "nerd-vana!" All of the rooms and suites have a literary…read moretheme, named after various authors. The hotel is quiet and decorated with paintings and pictures of historical figures. Staff members are pleasant and friendly and informative. The on-site English pub is delicious with a great selection of food and drinks. You must try their fish and chips The male bartender is a talented artist and knew my favorite comic characters so that's a win for us. Cannot speak for the Italian restaurant because we never got notified about our table being ready . (???) Overall, we enjoyed our stay and plan to return soon.

Purchased Ces & Judy's picnic dinner at the Opera Theatre STL. Overall, we thought they were well…read moredone and a decent value. Good variety and enough to fill up. I got the smoked chicken and thought it was great. Potatoes were a little bland, I think more could be done with them. But overall a great option for the festival garden at OTSL!

I had the honor of baking the wedding cakes for my nephew and his beautiful bride this past…read moreweekend. When I first called Ces & Judy they connected me with their event manager Darla. She was fantastic to work with over the phone, but things got better on the day of the event at the Jewel Box. The food was fantastic and perfectly prepared. The staff working the event were so professional, very nice and extremely accommodating. Darla was by far the best event coordinator I have ever work with. She took care of every detail including the small things that most people wouldn't think could make a difference, but did. She was on top of everything. The other people I spoke to after the wedding said the same thing. A "Big Thanks" to the professional chef on staff that sliced the cakes that I baked. They looked amazing on the plates. Thank you Darla and your awesome staff! Jody Fox

Attended a wedding at this venue, the ceremony was outside which was so beautiful! The reception…read morewas inside, it was big and well lit. They had a cute little fountain area inside that also had a live parrot that talked, which was pretty neat as well! Plenty of parking, a cutesy pink bathroom, and the bartender April was super nice and worked very hard to keep us well hydrated. The only thing I didn't love was the manager. She was rude multiple times to myself and my friends, but other than that it was great!

We attended a Saturday brunch at the venue. This is a very good place for a meeting, celebration,…read moreor any event. Requiring a comfortable, accessible environment with many selections of good buffet foods! It's been decades of teacher-banquets, proms, wedding receptions, awards ceremonies, etc. always a good selection of dishes and the staff will do all they can to accommodate special-diet requirements. I appreciate it!

This is a very nice hotel that is not over-priced. It is also pet friendly with a reasonable pet…read morefee. The rooms are large, the furniture is heavy and nice and the bed is very comfortable. The mattress and the pillows are on the softer side. The room and bathroom were clean and all essentials provided. I am also happy that they use the large bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash, which you pump out. Many European hotels have been doing this for years, very smart and good for the environment. The employees are friendly, the breakfast is basic, but still a good variety and the parking is quite convenient. There is an indoor pool and a hot tub. Very much recommend!

5 stars for The Wildwood Hotel…read more This is a really affordable, and nice place to stay at. The front desk employees I encountered were very friendly. There is a free continental breakfast in the morning that has food like waffles, yogurts, fruit, juices and coffees, don't expect anything fancy but it's enough for free. The hotel has a pool, gym, and conference rooms as well. The room was pretty standard, bathroom is fairly large which is nice, and most importantly, it was very clean. The bed is also very soft, so I'd definitely recommend a stay if you like soft beds. The pillows are a little too soft for my liking but no big deal. Overall, a nice place to stay at if you're looking in the area.