Luxury Suites Await: Courtyard St. Louis Westport Plaza - Your Dream Getaway
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we’re diving deep into a hotel review. Forget the sanitized, perfectly-polished prose – this is the real deal, warts and all. I'm gonna try to touch on every single one of those categories, but let's be real, my attention span is about as long as a goldfish's, so bear with me!
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Alright, here we go…
First Impressions (and the Scramble for Wi-Fi)
So, I wheeled in (because, you know, Wheelchair Accessible review - it’s a must!) and immediately started my Internet quest. Gotta review, gotta post, gotta… well, you get the idea. “Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!”, they boasted. Awesome. Except… well, more on that later. Internet [LAN]? Haven’t seen one of those since the dial-up days, but hey, it's listed, so kudos for the historical accuracy.
Accessibility: Navigating the Labyrinth (and the Occasional Curb)
The main entrance looked promising, with a ramp and a wide-open door, which is fantastic. However, I must admit, there were moments when I did feel like I was navigating a maze in a video game. The signage wasn’t always super clear. The Elevator was thankfully spacious. But finding the Facilities for disabled guests? That took a bit of a scavenger hunt. And, let me tell you, when you're relying on your wheels, a slightly-too-tight turn can feel like you're auditioning for a slapstick comedy.
On-site accessible restaurants / lounges: This is where things got interesting. Some of the restaurants claimed to be accessibile. But getting to a table… that was another thing entirely. Some staff went above and beyond to help me. Others… well, it was clear they hadn't thought much about the practicalities of wheelchairs from their perspective.
Rooms & Amenities (The Good, The Odd, and the Really Odd)
My room! Okay, the picture on the website showed this pristine, modern space. The reality? Slightly less pristine, but still, a solid effort. The Air conditioning worked, which is 10/10 in my book. The Air conditioning in public area was also a win. Huge. I needed it, it was a scorcher.
Available in all rooms: Additional toilet. Nice touch, because who wants to share? Alarm clock - check. Bathrobes? Absolutely, I want to feel fancy. Bathroom phone - Seriously? Who uses a bathroom phone?
Bathtub. Okay, I didn’t even check the size of the tub. Blackout curtains? Glorious, I love sleeping in. Closet? Sufficient. Coffee/tea maker? Crucial. Complimentary tea and Free bottled water? Yes, and thank you!
Hair dryer - I don’t have hair, but thanks for the thought. High floor - Check, gave a nice view. In-room safe box - useful. Interconnecting room(s) available - I don’t need that, but for those who do, good on you. Ironing facilities - Okay, so maybe this hotel is for the people who actually iron their clothes. Laptop workspace - handy. Linens, Mirror, Non-smoking (phew!).
On-demand movies – well, I always wanted to see 'The Princess Bride' again. Private bathroom – absolutely a necessity. Reading light - appreciated, even I don't have the eyesight I used to. Refrigerator - bonus points! Safety/security feature is on point. Satellite/cable channels - check; Scale - who brings a scale? Seating area - useful. Separate shower/bathtub – Okay, that is luxury.
Shower was good, Slippers - nice touch. Smoke detector? Always important. Socket near the bed - Yes! I love this. Sofa - more space to chill. Soundproofing - needed. Telephone - again, who uses this? Toiletries - yay, travel size! Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm - thoughtful! Wake-up service – why not? Wi-Fi [free] - we’ll see about that. Window that opens - perfect, love some air.
As for the Extra long bed, I would have needed it - my feet hang off on the "regular" ones, I wouldn't choose that though.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (Feed Me!)
Okay, let's talk food. This is where my internal monologue goes into overdrive. "A la carte in restaurant" - good. "Alternative meal arrangement" - always a bonus for picky eaters. "Asian breakfast" - was surprisingly good, though it took a bit to figure out how to eat with chopsticks…again. "Asian cuisine in restaurant" - a lovely option. "Bar" - yes, please. "Bottle of water" - always welcome. "Breakfast [buffet]" - my kind of thing.
But here is my moment of weakness. The Breakfast service was good, and I had a blast. The Buffet in restaurant was amazing – so much food! I ate way too much. I loved the Coffee/tea in restaurant, loved the Desserts in restaurant. The Happy hour was a real moment, and I made a new friend. The International cuisine in restaurant was great, if a bit lacking in spice. The Poolside bar was what I needed, with the views. The Restaurants were plentiful and diverse, and one of them got me to eat some salad!
Room service [24-hour] - good for a midnight snack. Salad in restaurant - wow I did that. The Snack bar - perfect for when you're feeling peckish. The Soup in restaurant was great. Vegetarian restaurant? Awesome, but I did eat some meat. Western breakfast was great, but I love my Asian breakfast! Western cuisine in restaurant - again, a win.
On-site Accessible Restaurants / Lounges - I already remarked that. But the bar. The bar was amazing.
Spa & Relaxation (When You Need to Unwind After All This Reviewing)
Body scrub, Body wrap, Foot bath, Gym/fitness, Massage, Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]. The spa was my saviour after the intensity of the review. I was tired, you know?
The Pool with view was amazing, and the Sauna was the perfect detox. The Spa was truly special, I let myself get a Massage too.
Cleanliness & Safety (Because, You Know, Life)
Okay, so the hotel looked clean. The Cleanliness and safety were on the forefront, and I could tell.
The Anti-viral cleaning products were advertised, which is reassuring. Breakfast takeaway service was offered. Cashless payment service was a plus. Daily disinfection in common areas was obvious. The Doctor/nurse on call was comforting. The First aid kit was available.
Hand sanitizer was everywhere. Hot water linen and laundry washing - good to know. Hygiene certification - yes.
Individually-wrapped food options - check, to be safe. Physical distancing of at least 1 meter - attempted mostly. Professional-grade sanitizing services - they had those. Room sanitization opt-out available - good. Rooms sanitized between stays – hopefully they did that. Safe dining setup - it felt it. Sanitized kitchen and tableware items - good. Shared stationery removed - great. Staff trained in safety protocol - I thought so. Sterilizing equipment - I never saw it, but I assume so.
Services & Conveniences (The Stuff You Probably Need)
Air conditioning in public area - thank goodness! Audio-visual equipment for special events was a bit much. Business facilities - I didn’t use them, but they were there. Cash withdrawal - handy. Concierge - lovely, super helpful. Contactless check-in/out - smooth. Convenience store - always handy!
Currency exchange - needed. **
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into MY version of a trip to the Courtyard St. Louis Westport Plaza. Forget those perfectly curated Instagram feeds; we're going for real life. Expect meltdowns, moments of pure joy, and hopefully, LOTS of good food.
Courtyard Chaos: A St. Louis Whirlwind (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Buffet)
Day 1: Arrival and the Art of Pretending to Be Grown Up
- 1:00 PM: Touching down at Lambert (STL). Ugh. Airports. The vast, beige purgatories where you pray your luggage makes it and the TSA agent doesn't think your suspiciously-shaped travel shampoo is worthy of a bomb disposal unit. The good news? My bag showed up! Score one for humanity.
- 1:45 PM: The rental car situation. This is where I unleash the inner demon. The “economy” car I'm getting? More like a clown car with a dent. But hey, at least it moves.
- 2:30 PM: Check-in at the Courtyard. Westport Plaza is… well, it is. You get that familiar hotel smell – a mix of cleaning products, stale coffee, and the faint scent of a thousand forgotten business trips. My room? Perfectly functional and perfectly… average. Okay, the bed looks comfy, and that’s all that really matters at this point.
- 3:00 PM: Exploratory mission! Time to assess the damage. I mean, the surroundings. The Westport Plaza area feels like a weird hybrid of corporate park and… suburban oasis? It's got those sterile buildings mixed with some weirdly charming little shops. I'm already starting to think about happy hour.
- 4:00 PM: The Pool Intrigue. I had all these plans to be a chill by the pool person, but it's, you know… a hotel pool. Filled with kids screaming and parents staring. So, uh, pass. Maybe. Okay, probably.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at someplace near the hotel. I'm STARVING. Found a place. It had great reviews. I won't say where, but the service took ages and the food was good, but nothing special. I'm starting to question my life choices. But hey, at least there's a comfy chair.
Day 2: The Pursuit of Authentic St. Louis-ness (and Cheap Souvenirs)
- 7:00 AM: The Buffet. My Achilles heel. The breakfast buffet at the Courtyard. I can picture it now. The endless array of questionable breakfast meats, the fruit that looks suspiciously like it lived in a plastic bag, and those little, individually wrapped muffins. I'M IN HEAVEN. I'll be back.
- 8:30 AM: Conquering the City Museum! I'd heard whispers of this place, this wild, eccentric art mecca. Everyone says you have to experience it. I'm expecting crowds (and claustrophobia). I hope I survive.
- 10:00 AM: The City Museum (the Verdict!) It's… overwhelming. Absolutely bonkers. I'd describe it as a giant, grown-up playground built from repurposed industrial junk. I’m crawling through tunnels, climbing staircases made of old pipes, and dodging children. Okay, I got lost. Twice. Okay, maybe three times. But it's glorious. Utterly and completely glorious.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch. Food truck at City Musuem. I needed to refuel after tackling that architectural marvel.
- 3:00 PM: "Downtown" adventures. Or at least, a drive through the downtown area. Gotta see the Arch. I'm not going up it today, though. I'm pretty sure I have a touch of vertigo. St. Louis is so cool.
- 4:30 PM: Souvenir shopping! The search for the perfect "I heart St. Louis" t-shirt (and maybe a magnet for my fridge). I found a store that sells vintage stuff. Score. And now I'm completely broke.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner at a place recommended by a local. Hoping for a better experience than last night. I need something to restore my faith in humanity… and delicious food.
Day 3: Farewell, St. Louis (and a Last-Minute Panic)
- 7:00 AM: Another buffet run. (Don't judge me.) Gotta get my money's worth.
- 8:00 AM: Packing. Ugh. The dreaded task. How did I manage to accumulate so much stuff in just two days? And is that a stray sock?
- 9:00 AM: Check-out. Smooth sailing, miraculously. One less thing to worry about.
- 9:30 AM: Grabbing a quick coffee.
- 10:00 AM: Leaving for airport. Wait…did I leave the hotel charger? I'm already starting to panic, but nope! I'm good.
- 11:00 AM: Saying goodbye to St. Louis. It was… an adventure. The City Museum experience was the highlight.
- 12:00 PM: Back to the grind…back to reality.
Final Thoughts:
This trip? Not perfect. Definitely not glamorous. But it was mine. I may have forgotten to do some of the things I planned, I may have gotten lost, and I might have eaten more questionable buffet food than is humanly healthy, but I emerged, slightly battered but definitely alive. St. Louis, you crazy place, you. I'll be back. Maybe.
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So, What *IS* This Thing Anyway? (And Why Should I Care?)
Okay, okay, settle down, Captain Curiosity. Basically, this is a rambling collection of answers to questions… about stuff. Think of it like the slightly unhinged, yet surprisingly knowledgeable, friend you call when you're stuck. See, I've been messing around with [Insert Subject Here – I'm keeping it vague for now, like a good suspense novel.], and let's just say… it's been a journey. A hilarious, frustrating, awe-inspiring, and occasionally sleep-depriving journey.
Why should *you* care? Well, maybe you're curious. Maybe you're bored. Maybe you accidentally clicked on this and now feel contractually obliged to read on. Whatever the reason, I hope you get something out of it. Maybe a laugh, maybe a tiny bit of wisdom, or at least, a feeling that you're not alone in the glorious mess that is life.
What's the BIGGEST Mistake You Made? (And Did You Cry?)
Oh, the mistakes. Oh, the HORROR. Okay, so picture this: me, brimming with overly-caffeinated enthusiasm, thinking I had it *all* figured out. I dove headfirst into \[Insert Specific Sub-Topic]. The plan? Flawless. The execution? …Let's just say it involved a LOT of duct tape and muttered apologies to the internet.
The biggest mistake? Undoubtedly, [Describe a specific, juicy, and embarrassing mistake. Be specific! Like, "I accidentally deleted the entire project file." or "I poured the wrong liquid in to the project!"]. It cost me [mention the cost of it, either monetary or time wise], and, yes, I did shed a tear or two. Okay, maybe three. It was a low point, folks. But hey, learn from your mistakes, right? …Right?
What was the moment where you thought, "This is too hard, I'm done?"
There were *many* moments. Let me tell you, there were times when I was staring at the screen, and I thought, "I am done. I am so done." I'd had a day where [insert a specific, frustrating, and maybe even comedic situation]. I was just so frustrated that I could just give up! The moment I was about to throw my hands up and eat a whole pizza, I realized I had a decision to make. Would I let this defeat me, or would I push a bit further? [Describe what happened] It wasn't a smooth transition, it was a messy transition! And it was then when it hit me - it wasn't about being perfect, it was about the journey.
Okay, But What *ACTUALLY* Works? Give Me Some WIN!
Alright, alright, I'll give you something to feel good about! After all the blunders and tears and existential crises, there were some wins. And here's the thing: the "wins" weren't necessarily the grand gestures. They were the small victories, the little "aha!" moments that kept me going. For example, [Describe a positive experience in detail. Like, "Finally understanding X was like a lightbulb going off in my brain. It felt amazing!" or "When I [specific action] and it worked, I felt a surge of pure, unadulterated joy!"] That's what kept me going. Those tiny moments of triumph. And coffee. Lots and lots of coffee.
Is This REALLY Worth the Effort? (Be Honest!)
Honestly? Sometimes, I ask myself the same question while staring at a screen. It's a rollercoaster, a chaotic ballet of joy and frustration. But… yes. Yes, it *is* worth it.
I mean, [mention a more philosophical reason why the subject is worth it. For instance, "I've learned so much about myself."] Plus, the feeling of [describe the accomplishment, even a small one], is unbeatable. The process is even more valuable than the outcome, in my opinion. I'm not perfectly there YET, but I'm getting there.
Any Lessons Learned? (Besides "Don't Give Up" – Ugh!)
Okay, okay, no generic platitudes here. I've learned a few things, or at least, I think I have. First, [Share a lesson learned. Something specific. Like, "Planning is crucial, even if you're a 'fly by the seat of your pants' kind of person."]. Second, [Share another very specific lesson learned. For example, "Don't be afraid to ask for help. Everyone knows more than you do, and that's okay."]. Don't be afraid to look like a beginner. Thirdly, [Share another lesson]. The biggest thing I came to realize is, that it's okay if something isn't right. Failure is a huge opportunity for improvement. And remember, you don't have to be perfect; you just have to be persistent.
Should I Do This Thing?
Look, I can't tell you what to do. Your life, your choices, your potential for self-inflicted torture. But if you're even *considering* \[the subject], deep down, you probably already have at least a little inkling of interest.
My advice? Do some research, dip your toe in the water, and see if you like it. Be prepared for the inevitable emotional rollercoaster. Be ready to fail. But most of all, be ready to laugh at yourself. Because if you can't laugh, you're doomed. And maybe, just maybe, you'll find something you're truly passionate about. Worth the effort? Up to you. But the journey, the insanity, the mess? Worth every second of it.
Can You Elaborate a bit on the specifics?
Alright, buckle up. I'm going to go into it more. Specifically, when I did [specific moment here]. I was feeling all sorts of crazy things. I had never done it before, and oh boy, was it rough. I had no idea what I was doing, and I was not ready. There were so many specific things I had to do!
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