Title: Embrace the Heart of St. Louis! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Embrace the Heart of St. Louis! Apartment in St. Louis, 7-minute walk to Forest Park ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105520000/105516100/105516071/1330c9fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105520000/105516100/105516071/71820e11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105520000/105516100/105516071/6c1e4c31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105520000/105516100/105516071/378bd564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105520000/105516100/105516071/0e07226c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Saint Louis's Dogtown Neighborhood, this boutique hotel room offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort. Discover personal touches and unique decorations in this fully furnished apartment, just steps away from Forest Park, the Zoo, Art Museum, and Science Center. 7.8 Good ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Embrace the Heart of St. Louis! This boutique hotel room draws inspiration from the best of St Louis, offering a well-maintained apartment that immerses guests in a stylish way of history & modern comfort. Through the apartment, you'll discover personal touches & unique decorations that enhance the overall experience. This fully furnished apartment is the perfect place to embrace all that St Louis has to offer, whether you're here for a special event or simply seeking a getaway. Plus you'll be just steps away from Forest Park! For check-in, our onsite manager who resides at the property, will meet you to provide the necessary access codes. She will also be available to assist you at any time during your stay. Kindly let us know your expected arrival time! The central location offers an incredible experience in Saint Louis's renowned Dogtown Neighborhood, adjacent to Turtle Park, Forest Park, the Loop, grocery stores, and numerous attractions! Forest Park is steps away for the Zoo, Art Museum, and Science Center. To the east, Downtown Dogtown boasts various walkable restaurants. Explore the Demun neighborhood to the west, with additional dining and coffee shops. Easily access the highway for Downtown attractions like the Arch, City Museum, and Union Station. Yes, metro bus is a walk away. As well, Forest Park is only steps from your front door! \- Please note the this is an older building and reaching about 100 years in a historic area of Saint Louis! That being said, there is a lot of charm like original granite steps, meticulous floor tiles, porcelain bathtubs, stucco walls, arched doorways, etc. Please be cognizant that our cleaning crew does a very effective job but as an older building it can be difficult to address every tiny details that's been accumulated over this past century. Regardless, our cleaning crew will do their best to ensure it's as spotless as possible! \- Please note we can potentially provide passes to the Zoo, Botanical Gardens, or the Science Center upon request and depending on availability of passes! \- Please note that there is a $10 fee for the replacement of a lost pass for the zoo. \- When using these passes to access the parks, please be sure to inform them that you are a friend of Jay Rios. \- Please note that animals are generally not permitted unless valid proof of emotional support certification is provided for the specific animal. Verification of ID is required no later than two days prior to your arrival to prevent credit card fraud. If ID verification is not provided by this time, the reservation will be canceled. Please note that a $200 refundable security deposit is required. This deposit is refunded within a week of check-out. Refunds typically take between 5-10 business days to reflect in your account once processed. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90220000/90212700/90212640/w905h683x60y0-f7d399a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### beautiful small house Dogtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=90212640&PinnedHotelID=90212640&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119550000/119544500/119544456/47a8e516.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2BR w King Bed Pool Steps to Forest Park CWE DeBaliviere Place - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 5.0 2 reviews CA $92 CA $243 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=119544456&PinnedHotelID=119544456&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108940000/108939700/108939639/50d84b83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in the heart of St. Louis Northampton - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Fireplace 8.4 Very good 24 reviews CA $151 CA $438 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=108939639&PinnedHotelID=108939639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19750000/19743500/19743458/0a6496f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### StL's ‘The Hill' NBHD. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as cd5739a0-6da3-41d9-bc43-2a66b49bb651 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.63098%2C-90.29975&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OduDXjnT3IdAs9wJoJkxpERb96Q=) St. Louis, MO #### Getting around - Skinker Station - 3 min drive - St. Louis Gateway Station - 8 min drive - St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬16 min walk - ‪Cafe Kudu - ‬18 min walk - ‪Ice Cream Oasis - ‬15 min walk - ‪Hi-Pointe Drive-In - ‬7 min walk - ‪Heavy Riff Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Embrace the Heart of St. Louis! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Embrace the Heart of St. Louis!? > As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Embrace the Heart of St. Louis! on Dec 2, 2025 start from CA $139.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Louis-Hotels-Embrace-The-Heart-Of-St-Louis.h105516071.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Embrace the Heart of St. Louis!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Embrace the Heart of St. Louis!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Embrace the Heart of St. Louis! located? > Located in Dogtown, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Forest Park and St. Louis Zoo. Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis are also within 1 mi (2 km). Skinker Station is 30 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Embrace the Heart of St. Louis! Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 3 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tirrell M. Oct 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great place and i will be returning ##### Tirrell M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary C. Mar 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dogtown Great place, beautiful building and the location was wonderful. ##### Mary C. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer P. Apr 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute place The place was clean. The bed was comfortable. I would stay again. ##### Jennifer P. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris R. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice location in the city It was as advertised. We were a little leery of the garage situation as we have a larger vehicle, but it fit in there. ##### Chris R. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Grady P. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay This place was very simple and practical for an overnight stay. Well priced, and the instructions to find the place and get in were well explained. ##### Grady P. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ava A. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to Forest Park attractions Great location and easy access to Forest Park, where we visited the zoo and art museum. The place is well-maintained and property manager was responsive to our inquiries. ##### Ava A. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Judith G. Nov 15, 2024 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy This is a charming neighborhood and building. ##### Judith G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Alicia M. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Bedbugs Left with bed bugs ##### Alicia M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles H. Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Communication was great. Place was clean and secure. Only suggestion is update the mattresses ##### Charles H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria C. Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cute Apartment Our stay was great! This cute apartment was perfect for our family of 5. The building has so much character & you can really imagine the different stories those walls could tell. The apartment had everything we needed to cook & make meals. We were able to walk to the turtle park & the next day, walked to the zoo! Overall, I am thrilled we booked our stay at this apetment! ##### Victoria C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Nishka K. Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Good value Simple, spacious apartment for a weekend visit. Great location and a walkable neighbourhood. However, it is an old building and apartment feels a bit neglected. We noticed mold on the window frames and around the tub. Many of the dishes were dirty when we arrived. The building is also quite loud, and we could hear the neighbours often. For the price, it was worth it, despite these issues. ##### Nishka K. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mark J. Jun 4, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Bad. Upon walking into the room we were hit with the stench of bad, sour weed. It was think and permeated everything. We left the windows open and left for a few hours. On our return it was the same. My asthmatic famly couldn't breathe in this "non-smoking" property. We had to leave and find a hotel. Owner didn't really tr to help either. ##### Mark J. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly A. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Great Location, just a couple things needed It was really clean and well maintained for the most part! Communication was great! Location was amazing for what we were doing (zoo, The Muny, Cardinals game...) Some things need to be addressed though... 1. The beds are small. 2 small adults would probably be ok, but itherwise its a tight fit. But they are comfy! 2. The futons are not comfy. 3. LR a/c not working well. 4. They had plenty of lamps, but not all could connect to wall socket. Needed extension cords. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! ##### Kelly A. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### monie T. Mar 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### monie T. 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