La Quinta by Wyndham Festus - St. Louis South

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La Quinta by Wyndham
8 (493 reviews)
1001 Veterans Boulevard , Festus , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Rising prices
Noise complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
7
There were noted issues with unpleasant smells and some cleanliness concerns.
Service
9
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9
Great location right off the interstate with nearby amenities.
Room Quality
7.5
Issues with some rooms but positive experiences with others.
Amenities
8
Decent breakfast and gym facilities, but some improvements noted.
Value for Money
7.5
Prices increasing may make value questionable, but decent overall.
Food and Beverage
8
Good options at breakfast with plenty of choices.
Overall Experience
8
The stay had both enjoyable and challenging aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:29

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

Located along Interstate 55, just a short drive from St. Louis, La Quinta Inn & Suites Festus – St. Louis South offers a comfortable stay with free Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, and in-room entertainment options like HBO on a flat-screen TV.

Relaxation and Recreation

Guests can unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool, stay active at the fitness center, or enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks in the evenings. The hotel also provides convenient laundry facilities for guests.

Nearby Attractions

With Sugar Creek Golf Club nearby and Six Flags St. Louis a short drive away, there are plenty of entertainment options for guests to explore during their stay.

Book now for a delightful stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites Festus – St. Louis South.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Service animals are welcome free of charge. Limit of two pets per room.

This hotel offers a limited number of pet-free rooms for guests with allergies or otherwise.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 493 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
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Debbie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
4
ac worked well
Cons:

pretty rough place clean enough but run down. price to high for this wore-out place

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
5
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Howard • family_with_children • us
8
Expensive
Pros:

Great shower pressure

Cons:

Breakfast poor
No blanket

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Carl • solo_traveller • us
8
My stay is always great there
Pros:

Peaceful

Cons:

I couldn't find anything to dislike

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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yazena_13 • Business • Columbia, Missouri
2
Horrible experience
Pros:

My experience at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Festus - St. Louis South was bad enough that I feel obligated to warn others.

The first issue was cleanliness. The hotel appears to have little regard for basic hygiene standards. The hallways looked dirty, and my room was no better. There was dog hair throughout the room, along with long strands of hair from previous guests on the bed, bathroom floor, and throughout the bathroom. It was obvious the room had not been cleaned properly before my arrival.
The property itself is also extremely outdated. Paint is peeling in multiple areas, and the bathroom tub was stained and discolored to the point that it looked unsanitary and unpleasant to use.

What happened with my reservations was even worse. I had multiple back-to-back reservations and specifically asked several times if I could remain in the same room. During check-in, Dannie assured me that staying in the same room would not be a problem. The following morning, I spoke with the General Manager at the front desk, who also confirmed that I could stay in the same room. On the third day, I stopped by the front desk again to verify everything was still set. No one was present, so I called from my room. Carlos answered, confirmed that I could remain in Room 308, and even asked for my room number.

Despite receiving confirmation from four different employees over three days, the hotel somehow assigned my room to another guest.

The result was completely unacceptable. Later that evening, while I was in the room preparing to shower and completely undressed, another guest walked into my room because the front desk had given her access to it. This was not just embarrassing, it was a serious privacy and security failure. There is absolutely no excuse for a hotel assigning an occupied room to another guest after multiple confirmations that the room assignment had been handled correctly.

To make matters worse, the hotel's internet was not working when I checked in. Every time I asked about it, I was told they were "working on it." The internet never worked during the entire four days of my stay.

Between the lack of cleanliness, outdated condition of the property, non-functioning internet, and the alarming room assignment mistake, this was one of the worst hotel experiences I have had. The overall quality was honestly below what I would expect from a Motel 6.
Management either needs significant training or needs to be replaced entirely. I cannot recommend this property and will not be returning.

2026-06-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Natalia • family_with_children • us
1
Worst experience ever!
Pros:

Breakfast was basic and not very good. They started taking away the food 30 minutes before breakfast was finished. The eggs were obviously powdered, the sausage was slimy.

Cons:

The room we booked was a 1 bedroom king suite. We arrived late at night, tired from a 12 hour drive. When we got off the elevator, the hall smelled like sewer. We got to our room and found that the room looked old and unclean. We started to get ready for bed and found that the fold out bed in the couch was disgusting with multiple stains, thin and lumpy, which the sheet would not stay on, and then we noticed that inside the couch, below the bed frame, was full of garbage, literally, garbage! Every bed pillow looked like it had been through a tornado, very lumpy, hard and round. The bathroom sink would not drain, the tub and floor trim looked like they spread caulking around the edge by scooping it out of a can with their hands and smearing it all along the rim to cover the mold that was underneath. It was without a doubt, the worst room we have ever seen! They moved us to a different room that was smaller, but in the same stinking hall, but we were too tired to argue. They credited one night of our stay and reduced the room rate by $5 per night, even though we paid for a suite and ended up in a standard room. Not one member of the staff acknowledged the condition of the room or the smell in the hall. They claimed they didn't notice. In addition, there were people smoking marihuana in the hotel, making the halls and elevator stink of pot. They said it was legal in Missouri, so it's OK. Funny how there is no smell of cigarette smoke, because it's not allowed in the hotel. We will most likely never book a stay at any La Quinta again.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • us
5
Meh.
Cons:

Pool was closed and had a child who was looking forward to playing in the pool.

The room had a dank, musty smell to it, and the air conditioner would not cool efficiently.

There was also pet hair in the bed and human hair on the floor that was noted before we retired for the night.

Breakfast also left a lot to be desired as all the entrée choices were cold and they did not have juices available.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • us
8
Would do again.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Brooks • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

It was a very nice place. The employees were very helpful.

Cons:

I don't like the cleaning. The place needs to be trained better in cleaning

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
4
DIRTY, SMELLY
Pros:

If it was not so smelly, I could have remembered something good.

Cons:

The staff was not friendly. There was foul smell in the room, elevators and the hall ways. The hall ways were not vacuumed, there were some hall way with fruit loop cereal spilled on the hall way. No Laquinta hotel for!

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Larry • couple • us
9
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

Love the Location. We have stayed here before.

Cons:

The bed was sagging, very uncomfortable. Pillows were to high for comfort.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • us
6
Could have been better
Pros:

Location was good for my needs.

Cons:

Bed was not clean, didn't rectify the issue the way it should have been done. Was also told I would be compensated for the issue.
Large caulk lines throughout the bathroom

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Wanda • couple • us
9
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Kyla • couple • us
8
Cons:

There was a smell in the room.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It is a convenient location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Mukesh • couple • us
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very peaceful stay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • us
10
Great night of sleep and employees was awesome
Pros:

Great access to the interstate, and restaurants and stores

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee