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Guest Host Motel

2.0 star property
A comfortable base near St. Louis landmarks like Fox Theater, with in-room WiFi that keeps travelers connected to home while exploring the city

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Guest Host Motel sits just minutes from City Museum and St. Louis Union Station, making it a practical choice for exploring downtown. The 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals, while free self-parking eliminates the usual urban parking hassles.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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WiFi (free)

Basic Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a wall mural of a beach scene.

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Jeff-Vander-Lou, a neighborhood in St. Louis, is home to Guest Host Motel. Fox Theater and City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Missouri Botanical Garden and St. Louis Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Busch Stadium. Visit our St. Louis travel guide
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1920 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63106

What's nearby

  • The exterior of the Fox Theatre with ornate decorations and a marquee.
    Fox Theater
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A historic building with a large lawn, a flagpole with flags, and a clear blue sky.
    St. Louis University
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chaifetz Arena
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • 8th and Pine Station
    6 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station
    10 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jaden's Diner
    2 min drive
  • Bing Lau Chop Suey
    12 min walk
  • Bikers Corner
    8 min walk
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    2 min drive
  • Church's Chicken
    15 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Guest Host Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Guest Host Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Guest Host Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guest Host Motel located?

Located in Jeff-Vander-Lou, this motel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Fox Theater and within 3 mi (5 km) of City Museum and St. Louis Union Station. Missouri Botanical Garden and Busch Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Guest Host Motel Reviews

4.0

4.0

Cleanliness

2.8

Location

4.4

Staff & service

3.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 197 out of 335 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

richard

I've stayed here before and it was perfect for my trip to sightsee downtown. Construction going on this time and the entrance can be difficult to find. It's not a fancy place, but it's safe, comfortable and inexpensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dominik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely TERRIBLE!! I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. Despite traveling with legitimate service animals, I was refused accommodations. Service animals are not pets, and being denied a stay because of them created an unnecessary and stressful situation. Before booking, I trusted that properties listed on Expedia would understand and follow basic accessibility requirements. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. Afterward, I looked through many of the reviews and noticed a pattern of complaints from other guests as well. It makes me question why Expedia continues to partner with a property that consistently receives poor feedback. I cannot recommend this hotel and would encourage future guests, especially those traveling with service animals, to confirm the hotel’s policies in writing before booking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very big and clean room 🙂
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price no monthly renting rents by night great price
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ricky

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

If you think you've had the worst, try this place.

I reserved a single night and pre-paid via PayPal on site several weeks prior. When arriving that afternoon, they were unable to find my details. When I said I booked online, they referred to a piece of paper that had handwritten details on it, yet they still couldn't find it and asked me to pay again. I showed both the receipt details and confirmation number, and they gave me a key to enter my room. The quality of the room wasn't great, and the location is a bit suspect, but I wasn't expecting a 5* place. It was clean at least. However, at 1:00a, the night manager banged on my door, accusing me of not paying and demanding that I pay again. Given the conditions of the neighborhood where the motel is and the time that he woke me up, he's lucky he didn't get hurt. I shared the same confirmation details as I had done with the other staff in the afternoon, and he went away for about 30 minutes, then came banging on my door again. I shared the same details, and he went away until 4:30a, at which point I heard banging on my door for a third time. However, when I opened the door, nobody was there, but I can safely assume it was the same man. I packed up and left after a combined 3 hours of sleep, as I was sure he would just come a 4th time to accost me. When I contacted Hotels.com Support, they confirmed that my payment did indeed go through when I did the original reservation. "Miraculously", the motel was then able to find my reservation. Avoid this place like it's the plague.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Devin

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was Alright
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff

Disliked: Staff & service
I drove by this motel for 45 years thinking it was just a dump, but I decided to meet a family member and it was convenient and to my surprise it was although an old motel it was car cared for, and it was not a sleazy motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Demetrus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the worst motel I've ever been to in my life and it's grounds are not safe for anyone unfamiliar with the area. Im from here and it wasn't safe for me. PLEASE STAY AWAY.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Hanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is completely unfit for habitation; it needs to be demolished.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

RESHAM

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very, very, very, very bad this property. I hate this type of motels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. Booked longer but only stayed 1 night - then left first thing in the morning. Unclean and unsafe. No form of refund either.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Joyce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I my room, it was filthy. There was riding on the bathroom shower.\n The lady behind the desk told me that there was no rooms available after I told her that I had paid online for it. Then she made me pay. An extra $10 for my friend of which I had already paid for all 3 of us, but she made me pay $10 more.Also , they said there was no visitors allowed. So overall , with the motel in the people that worked there , I am very dissatisfied
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guy at the front desk was rude. The room looked like an escape room, pretty terrifying or like a crime scene. Filthy bathrooms, filthy bedding with burn holes. Dangerous area with crack heads on the corner asking for money as your are trying to check in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dustin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😞
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Corey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty room, very bad location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jacque

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was disgusting crack heads screaming the whole time it was really awful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Thanh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager is so rude
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Shon

Disliked: Cleanliness
room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are not pleasant, my door was opened suddenly by a woman in red, there was a cockroach in the bathroom so I left . Please refund
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good very quiet. Nice to go there to rest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

The neighborhood seemed sketchy when it rained it leaks through our room into the bathroom the bathtub wouldn't drain and later we had a hitchhiking mouse that ended up in our laundry
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't go here unless you have to. The staff is rude and unhelpful. There aren't landlines to contact the front desk. The bathroom didnt have a light in it nor did it even have a bathroom door! There was no remote for the television. Also, the TV only had digital channels. I don't recommend this hotel. I would of never booked it if it wasn't shown to me on the Hotel app. I actually didnt even stay the night do to the conditions. But there are NO REFUNDS
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs to be shut down
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Destiny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room looked nasty he even said I couldn’t rent a room because I had 4 bags of clothes and he also got mad because I booked online , I booked online because I was far from the place and wanted to make sure I had somewhere before I got there so he told me that night was only night there and I had to leave the next day before 11.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026