By Jared Paventi
Lambert-
St. Louis International Airport had more than 15.3 million passengers cross through its gates in 2008. The airport, which serves the "Gateway to the West," is a hub for American Airlines and Great Lakes Airlines. It is one of the largest cities in Southwest Airlines' network.
Located 10 miles Northwest of the city center, the vicinity is rich with hotel properties. Three two-star budget options are located within 1.5 miles of the terminal.
Quality Inn St. Louis Airport
At one-half mile away, the Quality Inn St. Louis Airport is one of the closest hotels to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. The facility underwent a renovation in 2007 and offers rooms with one king and two double beds. Guests have access to free wireless Internet, individually-controlled heat and air conditioning and an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. The hotel provides guests with a complimentary airport shuttle from its location on 10232 Natural Bridge Rd, adjacent to the airport.
Quality Inn St. Louis Airport
10232 Natural Bridge Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63134
Phone: (314) 623-3749
Super 8 St. Louis Airport
The Super 8 St. Louis at 9798 St. Charles Rock Rd. is less than 1.5 miles away from the airport and 14 miles away from Downtown St. Louis. Amenities at the hotel include free wireless Internet and complimentary breakfast. Rooms are equipped with coffeemakers, microwave-refrigerator combos and large-screen televisions. The hotel also has suites with Jacuzzi tubs and Kitchenettes.
Super 8 St. Louis Airport
9798 Saint Charles Rock Rd.
Overland, MO 63114
Phone: (314) 428-6666
St. Louis Travelodge
Also 1.5 miles away is the Travelodge St. Louis. The hotel is located off immediately off I-70 at 9645 Natural Bridge Rd. Rooms have standard hotel amenities, as well as microwave-refrigerator combos, free wireless Internet, free continental breakfast, and rooms with Jacuzzi tubs.
St. Louis Travelodge
9645 Natural Bridge Road
I-70 & Natural Bridge Rd
Berkeley, MO 63134
Phone: 314-890-9000
Fax: 314-890-9111
About the Author:
Jared Paventi is the communications director for a disease-related nonprofit in the Northeast. He holds a master's degree from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication and a bachelor's degree from St. Bonaventure University. He also writes a food appreciation blog: Al Dente.
