Enjoy your time in the Lou!
Since WashU is nestled in the heart of St. Louis, you’ll find all you could want or need within 20 minutes of campus. All our recommendations for lodging and restaurants are within walking distance or reachable using public transportation.
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Local accommodations
Find location and contact information for lodging options in the area.
Aloft St. Louis Cortex
- 4245 Duncan Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
- 314-639-0050
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis
- 212 N. Kingshighway Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108
- 314-633-3000
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Brentwood
- 8700 Eager Road, Brentwood, MO 63144
- 314-968-3704
Hampton Inn and Suites Clayton/St. Louis-Galleria Area
- 216 N. Meramec Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105
- 314-727-0700
Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Louis-Galleria
- 8040 Clayton Road, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
- 800-225-5466
- 314-863-7700
Knight Center at WashU
- Throop Drive & Snow Way Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
- 314-933-9400
Ritz-Carlton
- 100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, MO 63105
- 314-863-6300
When you call to make reservations, you may want to ask:
- Do you offer a special rate for visitors to WashU?
- Do you offer transportation to and from the airport?
- Do you offer transportation to and from WashU?
- Do you offer on-site parking?
- Do you offer on-site or nearby spa, pool, and/or exercise facilities?
- Do you have internet service in the rooms?
- Are pets allowed?
On-campus dining
WashU’s award-winning Dining Services is known for exceptional service and great tasting food. There are over 15 locations on campus.
Off-campus dining
Within a 20-minute walk of campus, you’ll find many dining options featuring both multinational and American favorites.
| Blueberry Hill | A St. Louis landmark for both food and music – with a pop-culture collection that has to be seen to be believed |
| Blueprint Coffee | Locally owned coffee bar and specialty roaster |
| Corner 17 | Chinese fusion restaurant known for house-made noodles and bubble tea |
| Fitz’s Root Beer | Local craft soda micro-brewery with a large menu of American favorites |
| Fork & Stix | Fresh and authentic Thai cuisine |
| Kaldi’s Coffee | Hub for coffee, food, and socializing |
| Katsuya | Japanese cutlets and sushi rolls |
| Kimchi Guys | Casual Korean fusion restaurant offering fried chicken, bowls, and tacos |
| Meshuggah Café | Great coffee, made to order breakfast, and brunch |
| Nami Ramen | Modern Japanese counter-serve spot with ramen, rice bowls, and steamed buns |
| Nudo House | Pan-Asian restaurant serving, Bahn mi, pho, ramen, and more |
| Salt + Smoke | Some of the best BBQ in a town known for great BBQ |
| Seoul Taco | Popular Korean-Mexican fast-casual restaurant |
| Session Taco | Street tacos with a West coast influence |
| Snarf’s Sandwiches | Handcrafted, oven-toasted sandwiches |
| Thai Country Café | Family-owned Thai restaurant |
| Turmeric | Pan-Indian restaurant |
| Vegas Wok | Chinese classics, fried rice, lo mein, and mei fun |