Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis: the Best Family-Friendly Hotel in Downtown St. Louis

If you’re planning a trip to St. Louis with your kids and you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel where you can relax after a long day of exploring, you will love the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis.

This luxury hotel is situated in the heart of downtown St. Louis, and is within walking distance of some of the best attractions, like Gateway Arch National Park and Ballpark Village.

Our kids love exploring big cities, especially our 2 oldest who are currently in elementary school and soaking up all things history and science. When they get the opportunity to see historical sites in person, they just can’t stop talking about it!

While I will never deny my kids a chance to learn through experience, I also have to consider our 1-year-old and 4-year-old who don’t have nearly as much stamina and enthusiasm for learning as the older 2. In these situations it’s so nice to have a comfortable home away from home like the Four Seasons.

With kid-friendly amenities and a top-notch location, anyone looking for a great luxury hotel that’s welcoming to families will love the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis.

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A Luxury Family Hotel in the Midwest

St. Louis is known as the Gateway to the West thanks to the explorers who began their journey to settle the American West long ago.

Nowadays you won’t see any covered wagons passing by, but there is still plenty to explore in this beautiful Midwestern city.

In fact, there are so many family-friendly things to do that we simply couldn’t fit it all into one visit, and our days out exploring left us weary and ready for some relaxation.

If you’ve ever done a city break vacation with kids, especially toddlers and little kids, you know that it can be, well, a little exhausting. They constantly need snacks, you need to find parking or figure out public transportation, and you might be rushing from place to place with museums, zoos, aquariums, and playgrounds to visit.

That’s where the Four Seasons comes in. Your hotel stay in St. Louis should be more than just a place to rest your head. You need somewhere that’s going to be part of your experience, where you can continue making memories even after your kids’ feet are too tired for any more walking.

The Four Seasons is a welcoming oasis for families with their child-sized robes and smiling staff members. This is a place that understands what parents with young children need when they’re away from home.

How to Enjoy the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis with Kids

Honestly, we would have happily stayed on-property the entire time we were in the city because the hotel itself is an experience and a destination. The kids especially didn’t want to leave!

Enjoy Breakfast in Your Robe

The Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis caters to kids just as much as adults, which means they provide child-size bathrobes for your enjoyment during your stay in addition to the one-size-fits-all robes for adults.

On our first morning at the hotel we ordered room service and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast in front of the full-length window (well, as leisurely as it can be with 4 kids).

It was so cozy and insanely cute to have us all wrapped up in our luxe robes while the kids devoured their pancakes and we sipped our coffee.

Take a Swim on the Terrace

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Over the dinner table after we got home, we all took a turn saying what our favorite part of the trip was. Several of us chose swimming on the terrace pool which overlooked the Gateway Arch.

We went after dinner, so there weren’t many people left at the pool, and the evening was warm but not stifling.

As soon as we entered the pool area, attendants set up some lounge chairs for us with towels and waters, and asked if we wanted anything to drink.

Though we don’t normally splurge on things like this, my husband and I both decided to order a poolside cocktail because it just felt like the most relaxing thing we could do in the moment.

Our toddler was content in her pool float, and our 4-year-old was happily splashing on the stairs in his puddle jumper. The older two were playing games in the shallow end.

The pool was warm - so warm that my husband and I both decided to get in and swim with the kids. It’s so rare that all 6 of us are happy and content at the same time, but there’s nothing like a warm pool with a view at the end of a long day of exploring. I really wish I could go back and freeze that moment because it’s my absolute favorite memory from the trip.

My only regret is not spending more time at the pool.

Try Your Hand at TopGolf in the Swing Suite

If you need a break from the heat and something fun to do, head to the 8th floor and reserve a spot in the TopGolf Swing Suite!

This room has two simulator bays where you can play a variety of virtual games such as golf, zombie dodgeball, baseball, hockey, carnival games, and soccer. Believe me, we tried every single one with the kids and made some amazing and hilarious memories in the process. (Have you ever watched a 4-year-old try to hit a golf ball?)

The room is decked out with comfortable couches and chairs where you can relax while you watch whoever is up or enjoy some food from the Cinder House restaurant, which you can order from inside the TopGolf Swing Suite.

The Suite ranges from $50-$75/hour, depending on the day and time of day. It’s honestly so worth it and we had such a fun time as a family trying our hand at the different skills.

Get Dinner at Cinder House

Get cleaned up after a day of fun and head back to the 8th floor to enjoy James Beard Award-Winning Chef Gerard Craft’s incredible creations at Cinder House, the on-property restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis.

There’s a great kid’s menu with options for picky and adventurous eaters alike, and delicious cocktail creations for the parents.

There are indoor and outdoor seating options with views of the St. Louis skyline, as well as an option to order poolside snacks.

We also loved the option to order Cinder House for in-room dining, since our crew of 4 little ones was not up for proper dining etiquette on our first night at the hotel. (Have you ever driven 5 hours with kids, then spent an afternoon at the zoo in the hot sun, then asked them to behave at a nice dinner?)

The food was absolutely incredible, and the service was warm and friendly.

Relax at the Spa

We didn’t take the opportunity to relax at the spa this time since we’re too outnumbered by the kids and we had too many outings in the city filling our days, but we got to take a peek on our way to the pool. I’ve been to several luxurious hotel spas, and this one looked every bit as lavish and relaxing.

There are options for massages, facials, body treatments, and salon services to name a few. Maybe sometime I’ll have to go back and get a manicure or pedicure with my girls or a couples’ massage with my husband (when the kids are a bit older).

Get Ice Cream Sundaes with a View

Want a little insider’s tip? Order ice cream sundaes for the kids from Cinder House and a cocktail for the parents to enjoy a late night treat.

The sundaes weren’t too big that they would keep the kids up all night from a sugar rush, but big enough to keep the kids busy for at least a few minutes. Though I did have to wash some chocolate syrup our of my son’s shirt.

There’s plenty of seating around the lounge to enjoy the ice cream, and lots of windows for optimum views.

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Rooms

During our stay at this kid-friendly St. Louis hotel we were in the Arch One-Bedroom Suite with a king size bed and the connected Arch View Room with 2 double beds. The kids got to stay in the Arch View Room while Justin and I got the king suite with our toddler.

Arch One-Bedroom Suite

The Arch One-Bedroom Suite was an absolute dream with plenty of space for our family to spread out. There was a small table for meals, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Gateway Arch, comfortable furniture including a pull-out sofa, a desk, and a coffee table.

There’s a guest powder room just off the living room, and an impressive full marble en suite bathroom. Honestly, I would have happily relaxed by myself in the en suite bathroom thanks to the rain shower, the giant tub for soaking, the MIRROR TV (yes, seriously), and the spacious vanity. (Ok, thinking back on it, WHY didn’t I soak in the tub while watching a show after the baby went to bed?!?!?)

We had a crib brought up to our room for our toddler, and it was spacious and lovely, made with natural wood. We were delighted to find a little box with diapers, wipes, and a swim diaper that were just our child’s size (how did they know?), along with a baby washcloth and baby soaps.

The king size bed was one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept in, and we really slept so well with the kids in a separate room.

Finally, just be aware that you’ll need to request a mini fridge if you have milk or refrigerated snacks for the kids, as they don’t automatically come with the room. They were happy to bring one up to our room at no extra cost.

>> Check current rates on the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis website.

Arch View Room

The Arch View Room was where our 3 oldest kids stayed with two double beds, a desk, a tv, and a full marble bathroom.

They loved having their own space to spread out with the view of the Gateway Arch greeting them each morning.

The 511-square-foot room is the perfect size for a family of 4, or even 5 if your youngest is still in a crib.

I honestly was surprised at how spacious this room was, thinking it was the suite before I walked through the connected room!

>> Check current rates on the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis website.

Your whole family will love this kid-friendly, luxurious St. Louis hotel!

It’s also a perfect stop for a midwest road trip!

St. Louis is 3.5 hours from Indianapolis, 4.5 hours from Chicago, 5.5 hours from Milwaukee, and just over 4.5 hours to Nashville. Any Midwest family looking for a weekend getaway should consider visiting St. Louis and making the Four Seasons Hotel their home base if you’re looking for comfort, elegance, history, and perfectly Instagrammable spots all around the hotel.