With a stay at Forest Park Hotel by MDR in St. Louis (The Hill), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Forest Park and Barnes Jewish Hospital. .This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from St. Louis Union Station and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Busch Stadium.
What's nearby
Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Forest Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Tower Grove Park - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
St. Louis Science Center - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
St. Louis Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Maplewood Station - 5 min drive
St. Louis Gateway Station - 12 min drive
St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 11 min walk
Steak 'n Shake - 16 min walk
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Wendy's - 4 min walk
Slim Chickens - 14 min walk
About this property
Forest Park Hotel by MDR
Forest Park Hotel by MDR offers 119 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 119 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in St. Louis? This hotel has 3498 square feet (325 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free extended parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
24-hour business centre
3,498 square feet of conference space
Computer station
Meeting room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift
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1 building
7 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
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)
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Forest Park Hotel by MDR Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Room was good but half of everything was down or closed for maintenance
Josh
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Geraldine
Travelled with family
11 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and the staff
Geraldine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
A.
11 Dec 2025
A.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Adam
Business traveller
11 Dec 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean, but very antiquated and worn out. The hallways and elevator were dirty. The room keys are 30 year old technology and they won’t work if you put them anywhere near your phone or keys or anything electronic… and you’ll need that key to work if you want to enter after 10pm.
Patio door doesn’t lock. The photos on the hotel listing are from 10+ years ago. They won’t change your reservation even with 48 hours notice.
This hotel is comparable to a motel. Worth no more than $90/night.
The area is safe. The front desk staff are very kind. They’re the best part about the place. Otherwise, it’s in shambles. Nothing like the listing shows.
Yes I loved the staff in the reception, they let me stay till I need to check out for a reasonable fee, clean room , just the breakfast needed the staff said will have breakfast in near future, thanks
Very good, no frills hotel. Clean, comfortable, safe area, and pretty quiet. Conveniently located for the zoo or Barnes Jewish hospital.
Amber
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Mark
25 Nov 2025
The door didn’t open when k walked up so I manually pulled the door apart to enter and was yelled out by the person at the front desk for opening a locked door. The elevator smelled like weed and although there was hardly anyone at the hotel I was placed on the side of the highway where it was very loud all night.