Forest Park Hotel by MDR

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Independent
7.4 (157 reviews)
5915 Wilson Ave, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110 , St. Louis , US
+1 314-645-0700

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Elevator
ATM/banking
Conference space
Golfing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, attentive staff (multiple mentions of Alex, Ms. Riya, Mr. VJ, Mr. Jeff)
Convenient location near highway and many food options
Free parking / easy interstate access
Some guests find price to be a good value
A few guests reported comfortable beds
Cons:
Poor cleanliness: dust, stains, urine, used needles reported
Room issues: sagging/caved mattresses, odd layouts, thin walls
Pest reports / bugs on bed
Smoke odor and rooms that smell
Broken or missing amenities (coffee machine, water fountain, telephone)
No breakfast / no hot coffee; limited F&B
Small fridge and slow/bumpy elevators
Safety concerns (people in rooms, overall unsafe feel for some guests)

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Multiple reviews cite dirty rooms, dust, blood-stained mattress pad, urine on stairs, used needles on patio, smoke odor and reports of bugs — overall poor cleanliness.
Service
10
Service is repeatedly praised by several guests (mentions of Alex, Ms. Riya, Ms. Alex, Mr. VJ, Mr. Jeff providing excellent, accommodating and attentive service); a minority reported staff brushing off complaints, but overall staff performance is a clear positive.
Location
9.5
Frequently noted as convenient: near the highway, surrounded by food options and free/easy parking; location is a strong positive in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
5.2
Mixed but leaning negative: reports of full-size / sagging / caved-in beds, odd bathroom layouts, thin walls, smoke smell and pests; a few guests mentioned comfortable beds, so quality is inconsistent.
Amenities
7.5
Amenities are inconsistent: some guests report broken or nonfunctional items (coffee machine, water fountain, slow/bumpy elevators, tiny fridge) but the property still offers basic on-site amenities (parking, staffed front desk).
Value for Money
8.5
Mixed perceptions: some guests felt overcharged for poor rooms (e.g., paid $160 for a small/full bed), while others called the price great and said they'd return for appointments — overall value skews positive for some travelers.
Food and Beverage
6
Several guests noted no breakfast offered and lack of hot coffee; limited F&B available and inconsistent functioning of machines, producing a below-average but not entirely absent F&B experience.
Overall Experience
9
Overall impression is mixed: significant cleanliness/safety and room-quality issues reported, but outstanding, helpful staff and a very convenient location lead many guests to still recommend or return, producing a surprisingly positive overall experience for a portion of visitors.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-12 20:17

Property Description

Experience a perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Forest Park Hotel by MDR in the heart of St. Louis.

Unmatched Connectivity
Stay connected with complimentary wired and wireless internet access available in all guest rooms and common areas. With a 24-hour business center at your disposal, work seamlessly during your stay.

Versatile Event Spaces
Planning a conference or meeting? Benefit from 3,498 square feet of flexible space, expertly designed for every occasion. Our dedicated team is here to assist you in making your event a memorable success.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in one of our 119 tastefully appointed guest rooms featuring luxurious pillowtop beds and LCD televisions. Enjoy modern amenities including premium bedding, digital programming, and private bathrooms complete with complimentary toiletries.

Your ideal stay awaits—book your room today at Forest Park Hotel by MDR!

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 157 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 5.2
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 9
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Dismute • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Pabros • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Clean, value

Cons:

Loud neighbors, bathroom faucet loose, toilet not straight but still functional, toilet roll mount missing, sliding patio door lock not functional but had a security bar

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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PhaJah • couple • us
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Grant • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Coon • family_with_children • us
6
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Grant • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • family_with_children • us
4
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Chris • family_with_children • us
4
Hotel is not worth the price for what you get.
Pros:

Location is about all.

Cons:

Carpets are dirty, hallways smell of marijuana. They have a pool and signs posted every saying pool is open with hours of operation but they keep it closed so guests cant use it.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Alfred • couple • us
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Terzimehic • solo_traveller • us
1
Not clean!
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Bad smell and not clean. nasty spots on the beds very dirty and dirty towels. Afraid to lay on the bed. Asked for a refund after seeing all this said to contact booking.com and didn't get refund.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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ALMIR • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Lith • couple • us
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Nejla • extended_group • us
1
Cons:

Very disappointing and disgusting. We paid $180 for a room, but when we arrived and checked in, we found blood everywhere. The room was filthy, smelled strongly of weed, and was in complete disarray. We immediately checked out and left the room. The staff told us they would refund our money, but they never did. Scammers. Completely unacceptable and a terrible experience.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • us
6
A mediocre experience
Pros:

It has the essentials--bed, chair, shower, toilet, towels, sheets, coffee maker. It even has a pool, although I didn't use it.
It was adequately clean. My room didn't feel super clean, but I wasn't afraid of catching anything either.
I think the location was good for my purpose in visiting St. Louis.
Parking there was easy, and I never felt unsafe walking to and from my car.
The employees were kind and friendly.
There were vending machines on the ground floor and ice machines on several of the upper floors.

Cons:

I didn't dislike anything about my experience, exactly, I just didn't love my experience here.
When I arrived, I waited for several minutes for anyone to show up to the front desk, which happens sometimes, but he stopped helping me to help another guest when that guest walked up, which felt a little disrespectful. It wasn't a big deal, and I brushed it off, but it also stuck out in my mind.
Almost nothing is very well lit in the hotel. That's not a big deal, but as a woman staying alone, good lighting feels safer, especially in hallways and waiting areas (like around the elevators and vending machine).
My room didn't feel dirty, but it didn't exactly feel super clean either, maybe in part because of the lack of good lighting and stale air as I entered (they didn't have the aircon running when I came in), although the bathroom floors felt very waxy, almost to the point of feeling sticky, which was not a good sensory experience.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Zhenhua • solo_traveller • cn
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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shawn • solo_traveller • us
10
All in all the place was amazing great area n was easy for my commute
Pros:

They was nice n clean place

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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teresa • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Try inside pool or hot tub for weather pool n hot tube help fill the rooms

Cons:

Clean

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee