St. Louis, Missouri: The Cheshire Inn

 

 

We had a wonderful stay at The Cheshire Inn while we were vacationing in St. Louis, Missouri!

The Cheshire Inn is a beautiful, family-friendly hotel located in of St. Louis. It’s close proximity to parks, museums, and the St. Louis Zoo makes it the perfect place to stay while visiting the city of Cardinal pride.

 

 

 

 

Overall Experience at The Cheshire

It is difficult (maybe impossible?) to find a nice, relaxing hotel that parents enjoy that is also kid-friendly. But that is exactly what we found at The Cheshire Inn in St. Louis. The Cheshire is a boutique hotel full of character and charm with amenities to please both adults and children.

Sometimes, our family has a difficult time deciding if we want to have a relaxing vacation or an adventurous vacation. We found that, at The Cheshire Inn, we could do a little of both.  Our room was quiet and cozy. There were several sitting areas throughout the inn that were perfect for reading a book and relaxing. The hotel also has 3 on-site restaurants, a Starbucks, and they even offer room service. You honestly would never have to leave if you didn’t want to!   At the same time, The Cheshire is steps from parks, museums, and the zoo. It is only a short drive to The Arch and other St. Louis attractions. While staying at The Cheshire, we could do as much or as little as we wanted!

I also have to say that each member of the staff at The Cheshire Inn was very friendly and accommodating. They always took time to speak to me and my kiddos and they would ask about our stay. And they were very hospitable. I think they played a big part in making this trip such a memorable experience for our family.

 

 

As soon as you arrive at The Cheshire Inn, you know you’re in for a unique experience…

 

The Rooms

The Cheshire Inn has recently been remodeled and each room is themed and named after a famous British author, playwright, or poet. We were in room 102 – The Ann Radcliffe Suite. Our room even had a copy of her book A Sicilian Romance in our room.

I have to say the beds were very comfortable and we slept very well here. It was so nice to come back to a comfy bed after a long day of sight-seeing.

Our room had a Keurig coffee maker in our room with coffee, tea, creamer, and sweeteners. We were also given two bottles of water each day in our rooms, which was very nice.

 

 

 

 

Clayton Courtyard

The Clayton Courtyard is the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal and play a giant game of chess. You can order food from Fox & Hounds (or any of Cheshire’s restaurants) and have your meal outside in the courtyard. Read more about Cheshire’s restaurants below and HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Royal Kids Club

The Cheshire Inn hosts a pirate-themed treasure hunt with Captain Barnaby. My kiddos loved roaming the halls of the Cheshire (which they thought was a castle because of the British Décor), looking for clues.

At the end of the treasure hunt, the kiddos became members of The Royal Kids Club. They received a backpack full of goodies (coloring book, crayons, chocolate gold coins, etc.).  You can read more about The Royal Kids Club HERE

 

 

 

 

 

British Décor

When we first walked into the Cheshire, we felt like we had entered into another country. We felt like we were in an English Manor. This hotel has an old-world feel with it’s beautiful, stained-glass windows and antique furniture and fixtures.

The Cheshire Inn has done a fantastic job of blending contemporary and historic decor. The rooms were renovated to have a more modern feel while the rest of the common areas are decorated with eighteenth-century antiques. It is a nice, eclectic mix of both worlds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Above:  The Queen’s Study is perfect for a cup of coffee or tea and a good book. There are cozy couches nestled next to a wood burning fireplace. This room also has puzzles, games, magazines, and newspapers for the guests to enjoy. I also saw a few people working on their laptops (The Cheshire offers free Wi-fi).

 

 

 

 

Above: Business Center

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor Swimming Pool & Poolside Terrace

 

 

 

Above:  My view while relaxing on my lounging sofa…

 

Above:  The Poolside Cabanas were the perfect spot to relax by the pool. I did quite a bit of partying in these cabanas. And by partying, I mean napping.

 

 

 

 

After a long morning at the St. Louis Zoo, we headed back to The Cheshire for a swim in the pool. Afterwards, we walked over to Starbucks for some drinks and warm chocolate chip cookies.

Since we were so tired, we snuggled up in our comfy beds and watched cartoons while we rested. The Cheshire has several kid-friendly channels like the Cartoon Network and the Disney Chanel. They also offer free Wi-Fi.

 

Bike & Kites

Forest Park is within walking distance of The Cheshire, and the hotel offers bicycles for the use of their guests. Bikes and Helmets are complimentary for up to 3 hours. Just speak to someone at the front desk.  You can also ask about kites for the kids to borrow and fly in Forest Park.

 

 

 

 

Complimentary Coffee & Tea Service

The Cheshire offers a complimentary 24/7  coffee and tea service. I really enjoyed the coffee from Kaldi’s, a Missouri roaster. There is also a nice variety of herbal teas with mini honey jars and other sweeteners available all day.

Guests are also welcome to help themselves to the 24/7 ice water and lemonade station (with a bowl of fruit). It is also complimentary for all hotel guests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complimentary Euro-Continental Breakfast

The Cheshire offers a generous, complimentary breakfast that includes fresh fruit, yogurt, parfaits, hot and cold cereals, juice, milk, doughnuts, muffins, and croissants. Breakfast options include open face English Muffin sandwiches, hash browns, and sausages. My favorites were the fresh fruit and the cheesy eggs!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Cheshire Inn’s Restaurants

–Basso

As we walked down the steps to Basso (a basement gastro pub) we could smell the sweet scent of the wood fire. It was heavenly!

In addition to wood-fired pizzas, Basso serves Italian-inspired dishes with a creative twist. Everything we tried here was fresh and delicious! Basso also has happy hour specials and has a variety of Italian wines.

We were also happy that we received 20% off our entire check because we were staying at The Cheshire!

 

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Above: The kiddos ordered pizza at Basso’s

 

Above: Basso’s Truffle Fries with Homemade Ketchup and Garlic Aioli.  I could have drunk that homemade ketchup with a straw!  It was so good!

Basso Website HERE

 

 

–Fox & Hounds

The Fox & Hounds Tavern is located inside The Cheshire Inn right next to the hotel’s lobby. They have a full bar and small plates with options like the Bristol Lamb Sliders and the Coventry Fish & Chips.

 

 

 

 

I ordered the Sherwood Summer Bistro Salad at Fox & Hounds and it was the best salad I’ve ever had! It had field greens, honey cured bacon, goat cheese, dried cherries, peppered pecans, and grilled chicken. It’s topped with two eggs, over easy. This salad was fantastic!

 

 

 

If you don’t feel like going out, the Fox and Hounds restaurant provides room service! They also serve food for anyone wanting to eat outside in the Courtyard.

 

 

–Boundary

Boundary  is located adjacent to The Cheshire and their menu consists of dishes that put a modern twist on comfort food. In addition to being open for lunch and dinner, Boundary offers happy hour during the week and a brunch on the weekends.

Boundary Website HERE

 

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Starbucks

This is the largest and coziest Starbucks I’ve ever seen. There are several seating areas and even a fireplace inside and plenty of outdoor seating. The menu offers many drink options, desserts, and sandwiches. Starbucks is also a great place to grab a quick snack.

 

 

 

 

Nearby Family-Friendly Activities

I think St. Louis is a great city to visit with the kids. There are so many family-friendly activities in this city! In addition to being a lot of fun, the many of the city’s activities are FREE (St. Louis Zoo, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, Citygarden, Forest Park, Grant’s Farm…all FREE).

 

 

 

Activities near The Cheshire:

•  The St. Louis Galleria is just a few minute’s drive from the hotel (as well as a Target, Whole Foods, Qdoba, and more).
• Hi-Pointe Theater – an adorable, little theater from the 1920’s
• Forest Park is within walking distance from The Cheshire. This park is home to the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri History Museum,The St. Louis Art Museum, The Jewel Box, and the World’s Fair Pavilion.
• The St. Louis Arch, City Museum, Citygarden, the St. Louis Science Center, Busch Stadium, and the St. Louis Botanical Gardens are a short drive from the Cheshire.
• Six Flags is located about 30 miles from the Cheshire Inn

(These are just a few suggestions.  Honestly, there is so much to see and do (and EAT!) in St. Louis! Read more about family-friendly activities HERE)

 

When we were in St. Louis, I took the kiddos to the zoo, City Museum, Citygarden, the science museum…and do you know what they told me was their favorite part of our vacation?  The treasure hunt at The Cheshire! In addition to the treasure hunt, they also loved swimming in the pool!  We all definitely enjoyed our stay here!

 

 

 

Reservations

If your children are of the fur variety, The Cheshire Inn is also very pet-friendly! Read more HERE.

Ask about The Cheshire’s King Poolside Rooms, Signature Suites,  and Novelty Suits!

Book Your Stay At The Cheshire Inn HERE

 

 

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The Cheshire Inn  //  6300 Clayton Road – St. Louis, Missouri 63117  //  314.647.7300

Cheshire Inn WEBSITE

 

I want to thank the Cheshire Inn for hosting our stay in St. Louis. We had a wonderful time during our stay with them. All opinions are my own.

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