General - I have never stayed at a Drury Inn before and I had heard good things about them so…read moredecided to give them a try on my last road trip with family. Location - This Drury was in a suburb (Fairview Heights) close to St. Louis. Lots of great restaurants and shopping are just a short drive away. There is also a decent sized mall just down the road. Rooms & Building - After staying at a couple Drury locations, you will notice that each one follows a similar pattern. Lots of seating in the lobby (which is great when getting food), nice size pool and hot tub areas, and sprawling complexes with additional seating nook found throughout. Our room was nice and comfy and easily fit our family of five. The building was in good condition and easy to find right off of the highway. Amenities - This hotel had a cool inside/outside pool that my kids loved to play in and nice (a little small but still relaxing) hot tub. Parking was free and utilized a large, private lot. There was also an office center and a small convenience store to purchase items from. One of the main selling points for me was their free evening dinner and free breakfast. Oh, and I can't forget about the free popcorn in the lobby. Food - While staying here, you are able to take advantage of a free breakfast and dinner buffet. The breakfast layout is your standard hot/cold/continental buffet. Hot options include eggs, breakfast potatoes, breakfast meat, sausage gravy, and waffles. Continental options are available too such as yogurt, cereal, breakfast breads, fruit, etc. I have to say that Drury had the best biscuits I have ever had for a hotel's breakfast buffet. I ate so much biscuits and gravy here, ha! The dinner buffet was great. At first, I thought it would just be a great way to save some $$, even if it wasn't the most enjoyable but the food was actually satisfying and filling. Food included hot dogs, soup, salad, pasta, meatballs and mashed potatoes, nachos, etc. Adults also get three free alcoholic drinks that include various cocktails, beer and wine. The kids can enjoy AYCD soda. Vibe - Easy going and super friendly staff. All the staff worked extra hard to make sure all of the guests were having a great stay, super cool to see. The hotel is definitely geared towards family but includes some nice higher-end touches like comfy seating areas, relaxing pool areas, and a decent size gym. With that being said, there will be a lot of kids running around but it wasn't as loud and crazy as I thought it would be. Reality vs. Online - Pictures that I saw on their website and online matched the quality and condition of the hotel and rooms in-person. No surprises. Price & Final Verdict - I paid about $100 a night. Great bang for your buck, especially when you included the free food and drinks that you can take advantage of. Drury's are a great place to pick if you want a casual all-inclusive experience while traveling, especially with kiddos.

Pro's: Front desk and kitchen staff are so very warm and helpful. Room was quiet and comfortable…read more Con's: run-down. Manager keeps light off in the area around the dining room (tables set up) without recognizing that people sit there for reasons other than waiting for breakfast and evening "kickback". I know they use the lights as messaging to the guests when kickback starts (Though NEVER at other Drury's) but the manager (woman with long blonde hair) walked past me twice sitting in the dark rather than offering to turn on the light while I work on my laptop. Food choices for kick back don't take into account non meat eaters like all other Drury experiences I have had (It's not really free when the room rate (159.00) is much higher than others in the area). I would not recommend this particular Drury though I highly recommend the other Drury's!

This was my 2nd time staying here and I'm sure I'll have a third!!…read more This pace is so wonderful! The decor here fit St. Louis perfect! There's beautiful lighting. The lobby is massive and the breakfast area is also huge. There's complementary breakfast and complementary snacks! There was a self-serve soda fountain, which was great! The staff here was very friendly. They were able to answer all questions. I had parking here is in a ramp with in and out privileges. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The highlight was the pool with two hot tubs and an attached outdoor area that looks at the arch! Such a perfect place to wind down after a long day or travel! We were able to keep our car parked and just walked to the arch, which saved on parking. This place is worth the money!

It was my second stay at Drury Plaza at the Arch. Free breakfast was as free breakfasts go -…read morefilled the empty spot but a far cry from what Mom would make. Easy walking distance to the Arch. History museum and baseball field. Free snack and drinks at night - we didn't eat anywhere else. The staff is friendly and helpful. Kudos to Bethany for extra service. The room was super comfortable and the hotel is attractive and well located.

Excellent for one night or an extended stay. I'm retired USAF. They are well located and still…read moreclose to everything.

I was at Scott AFB for a week and decided to stay on base to avoid gate traffic in the morning…read more The room was very clean, very quiet, and the room was serviced daily. If I ever have to go back there for work, I will stay again.

We stayed 21-23Aug in a king room, which we booked about a month in advance. Check in was fast &…read moreeasy, with room location on the top floor at the end of the hall (by our preference). The room was clean & inviting. The colors neutral. Water temp & pressure would up to par. No drainage/ flushing issues. Towels weren't huge & plush but they were larger & thicker than many. The temperature control is motion activated. A lovely idea in thought but, in practicality, not so much. It would shut off while we were asleep & it would get hot. We would wake up & move, then it would come back on & cool off. I'd like to see the carpet go away & soft close toilet lids addes - otherwise, it was a-ok. Breakfast had what seems to be the standard: bacon or sausage, biscuits & gravy, eggs, make your own waffles - with the added touches of fresh baked cinnamon rolls, as well as fresh ground coffee - with the machine grinding for each cup. Unlike the many unattended Breakfast rooms of late, there were 2 staff working the room here. That meant fresh foods were well-stocked & everything was spotless.

I don't know what's been happening to the Holiday Inns lately, but the paint jobs the only I've…read moreseen that's change. This goes with the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover." PROS: - Best part is the conscience of its location due to several surrounding establishments: Target, Dollar Store, Ross, and more. - Complimentary breakfast - 24 hrs access to indoor fitness center (small, but it has all your all the essentials) and there's an inside heated Pool. - Pullout bed-sofa - 24 hrs indoor Grab-n-Go store with several pay options. - Plenty of parking space CONS: - Near a freeway/highway so you feel and hear the zooming traffic. - Doors aren't sealed with sound proof material so you can hear everything outside (especially if your first floor, we were near the front so I heard everyone going, BS'n, and accounted their misfortune of credit card issues or not being booked) So ensure you get to choose your room versus luck of the draw if you go thru a discount from Priceline. - ICE machine is in the pool area (why?!) awkward walking into a couple getting romantic with one another bc I need some ice. Believe me it's located in the rear so the walk was very awkward. - Small gym, tighter than usual and no sanitary equipment or at least not present when I was here. - Not much handicap parking. I don't get Diamond Member Parking for this location, if you had a massive building and a parking garage then I would understand because of how much more rooms you'd have, but for this. Why not just make those Handicap? - Pull-Out Sofa bed is great, but time for an upgrade bc that is very uncomfortable. - Beds were solid and firm, but YOUR PILLOWS WERE THE WORSE. They may look soft and comfy but they SINK FLAT! TIME TO UPGRADE! - So many damn light switches and locations for them. Had to switch multiple for what area I needed light and played a game to just figure out what shut off and turned on what. L - Prices in your convenient store were crazy pricey. - Tour prices nightly sucks, especially with what you offer. But I get it, so any complimentary is your way of saying you're still paying for it just during your stay.