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Family hotels in St. Louis: suites, kitchens, playgrounds and splash pads nearby
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Families come to St. Louis for the free zoo and the Arch. We mapped 39 hotels from brands known for suites and family rooms within about 12 miles of Saint Louis, and checked what's around each one: 25 have a playground within about a 10-minute walk and 23 are within 2 miles of a splash pad or water park. We also list 2 cabins, apartment-style stays and water-park hotels.
Quick answer: St. Louis hotels for babies and toddlers
- Two-bedroom suites: 5 of the 39 hotels we mapped, such as Residence Inn by Marriott Saint Louis Downtown, Residence Inn by Marriott Saint Louis Clayton.
- Closest to a playground: Home2 Suites by Hilton Saint Louis Downtown, about a 1-minute walk.
- Closest to a splash pad or water park: Fairfield Inn St. Louis Collinsville, IL, about 0.2 miles from Collinsville Aqua Park.
- Closest family hotel to St. Louis Aquarium: Drury Inn St. Louis At Union Station, about 0.1 miles.
- Full kitchen in every room or suite: 6 hotels, as a brand standard.
Measured from map data in November 2026. Always confirm room type and maximum guests with the hotel.
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39 hotels · two-bedroom suite brands first, then more playgrounds within a walk
Updated November 2026 from OpenStreetMap; distances are straight lines, and room details are brand standards.
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Hotels near splash pads and water parks in St. Louis
23 of the 39 hotels we mapped are within 2 miles of one. Closest first, straight-line distance.
- Fairfield Inn St. Louis Collinsville, IL · about 0.2 miles from Collinsville Aqua Park (water park)
- Hampton by Hilton Collinsville · about 0.2 miles from Collinsville Aqua Park (water park)
- Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport · about 0.3 miles from Splash Pad (splash pad)
- Comfort Inn Collinsville near Saint Louis · about 0.3 miles from Collinsville Aqua Park (water park)
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Saint Louis Downtown · about 0.4 miles from a splash pad
- Drury Inn & Suites Collinsville · about 0.5 miles from Collinsville Aqua Park (water park)
- Courtyard by Marriott Saint Louis Downtown/Convention Center · about 0.5 miles from a splash pad
- Comfort Inn & Suites Saint Louis · about 0.6 miles from a splash pad
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites St Louis Airport Saint Louis Airport · about 0.6 miles from Splash Pad (splash pad)
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Saint Louis Downtown · about 0.6 miles from a splash pad
Most outdoor splash pads only run in warm months: check the park's season and hours before you go.
Family hotels near St. Louis's top attractions
Hotels closest to St. Louis's other parks, zoos and aquariums
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St. Louis Aquarium · aquarium
- Drury Inn St. Louis At Union Station · about 0.1 miles
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Saint Louis Downtown · about 0.3 miles
- Courtyard St Louis Downtown West · about 0.4 miles
St. Louis Wheel Park · theme park
- Drury Inn St. Louis At Union Station · about 0.1 miles
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Saint Louis Downtown · about 0.2 miles
- Courtyard St Louis Downtown West · about 0.3 miles
Saint Louis Zoo · zoo
- Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Saint Louis at Forest Park · about 0.6 miles
- Holiday Inn University City · about 1.2 miles
- Drury Inn University City · about 1.2 miles
Webster Groves Aquatic Center · water park
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Saint Louis Brentwood · about 3.4 miles
- TownePlace Suites Brentwood · about 3.4 miles
- Drury Inn and Suites St. Louis Brentwood · about 3.5 miles
Collinsville Aqua Park · water park
- Fairfield Inn St. Louis Collinsville, IL · about 0.2 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Collinsville · about 0.2 miles
- Comfort Inn Collinsville near Saint Louis · about 0.3 miles
Grant's Farm · zoo
- Aviator Hotel & Suites, BW Signature Collection · about 2.9 miles
Cabins, apartment-style stays and water-park hotels in St. Louis
Places to stay that aren't part of the hotel brands above. What we know comes from how each one is listed on the map, so check rooms, kitchens and guest limits with the place itself.
Next to a water park (1)
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Collinsville - St. Louis · Hotel, next to Collinsville Aqua Park
Apartment-style stays (1)
- Heritage Apartments · Apartment-style stay
Questions families ask
Which St. Louis hotels have two-bedroom suites?
As a brand standard, 5 of the hotels we mapped here offer two-bedroom suites, from Homewood Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites. Each hotel has only a few, so book early and confirm.
Are there hotels near a playground in St. Louis?
Yes: 25 of the 39 hotels have a playground within about a 10-minute walk. The closest is Home2 Suites by Hilton Saint Louis Downtown, about a 1-minute walk.
Which St. Louis hotels are near a splash pad?
23 of the 39 hotels we mapped are within 2 miles of a splash pad or water park. Closest: Fairfield Inn St. Louis Collinsville, IL, about 0.2 miles from Collinsville Aqua Park (water park); Hampton by Hilton Collinsville, about 0.2 miles from Collinsville Aqua Park (water park); Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport, about 0.3 miles from Splash Pad (splash pad). Most outdoor splash pads only run in warm months, so check the park's season.
Can a family of 6 stay in one hotel room in St. Louis?
Sometimes. How many guests a room allows is set hotel by hotel, and babies often count. Your best bets are two-bedroom suites (5 hotels here) or a two-room suite with a sofa bed. Ask the hotel for the room's maximum guests before you book.
Which St. Louis hotels have a full kitchen?
As a brand standard, 6 of the 39 hotels we mapped here have a full kitchen in every room or suite. Others have a fridge and microwave. Ask the hotel which one your room has.
Which family hotel is closest to St. Louis Aquarium?
Drury Inn St. Louis At Union Station, about 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
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