The Best Hotels Closest to World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis for 2026

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An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pool table, surrounded by large windows.

A spacious room with a long table and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a 'Welcome to the Show Nest' sign.

A snack and treat display with various products, including chips and beverages, in a store setting.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall with a welcome sign, and a view of the lobby.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

Dogtown, 2.4 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Jennifer

₩190,374

₩224,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A multi-story building with a grand entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade at night.

A hallway with a chandelier, a dining table with chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a dining table with chairs, a bedside table with lamps, and a floral-patterned rug.

A dining room with two tables, chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

2. Grand Center Inn

2.4 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Leon and Janis

₩245,901

₩289,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a courtyard with palm trees.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a large mirror above the bar.

A bar area with a marble counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A grand lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a decorative ceiling.

3. The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

Central West End, 0.3 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Erin

₩204,689

₩281,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a sign reading "AC HOTEL CENTRAL WEST END".

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, built-in bar with stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

4. AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

Central West End, 0.2 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Molly

₩214,855

₩253,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, string lights, and a city skyline view.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance and a large sign indicating it is a hotel.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bathtub, and a unique eye-themed pillow.

A woman sitting on a green sofa in a modern lobby with a staircase and a large framed artwork on the wall.

5. Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.7 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Arturo

₩162,212

₩191,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor dining area with multiple wooden tables and benches, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A modern cafe interior with a bar area, seating, and a menu board.

A group of people sitting on a couch in a well-lit room with a large plant and a floor lamp.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

6. Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

Central West End, 0.2 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Lydia

₩196,446

₩246,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An outdoor patio area with seating, planters, and a grill.

A building with a sign that reads "element by Westin" on a brick wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window providing a view of the interior.

7. Element by Marriott St. Louis Midtown

Midtown, 2.1 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Heather

₩181,335

₩212,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by a bamboo fence, and string lights.

A building with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a tree adorned with string lights.

A spacious dining area with marble tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with grey sofas, wooden coffee tables, and potted plants.

8. The West End

Central West End, 1.1 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Deborah

₩98,313

₩142,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, a neon sign, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape.

A pool area with clear water, red lounge chairs, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A gym with exercise equipment, a patterned carpet, and large windows.

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the cityscape.

9. Aloft by Marriott St Louis Central West End

Central West End, 1.3 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Jacob

₩156,470

₩182,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, cushioned benches, and a covered patio with string lights.

A modern indoor seating area with a sofa, tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a pink sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of a building.

A hotel coffee shop with a coffee machine, mugs, and a buffet area.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

The Grove, 1.5 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

paullita jeanne

₩213,591

₩249,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a blue armchair, a sofa, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets.

A hotel room with a sofa, a blue armchair, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a bed.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a reception desk.

11. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

Central West End, 0.7 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Kevin

₩226,229

₩266,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious foyer with a grand staircase, a piano, and a large rug.

A backyard with a stone fire pit, two Adirondack chairs, and a hammock.

A hallway with wooden doors, a wall-mounted tree decoration, a small table with a plant, and a painting.

A spacious dining area with a round glass table, black metal chairs, and a wooden staircase leading to an upper level.

12. White House at Grand Central

2 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Triman

₩110,767

₩177,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a large bed, a mirror, and a vanity with shelves.

A wall with a large, abstract mirror design.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a vanity with a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a dresser, and a chandelier.

13. Central West End B&B

Central West End, 1.7 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Stacee

₩226,160

₩284,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A room with a green armchair, a round table, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a radiator.

A bar area with a neon sign, a lamp, and various food and drink items.

A well-lit lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and decorative plants.

14. Truitt Hotel

Lafayette Square, 5.2 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Yazonta

₩230,790

₩280,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, offering a city view.

A lobby with seating areas, a chandelier, and a large pillar.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the Gateway Arch and a modern building.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a chandelier.

15. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Downtown St. Louis, 6.7 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Salvatore

₩185,443

₩216,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A restaurant with round tables and chairs, a bar area, and a patterned ceiling.

A Drury Plaza Hotel with a large parking lot and multiple cars parked in front.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a 'Step Down' sign.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and ottomans, and a patterned rug.

16. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

7.5 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Jeana

₩186,816

₩221,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A log cabin with a stone chimney, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel, surrounded by rustic decor and a wooden ceiling.

A rustic wooden bed with a quilt, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a television on a wooden stand.

17. The Lodge at Grant's Trail

12 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Patricia

₩259,639

₩298,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel lobby with a glass facade, seating area, and a staircase.

A room with large windows overlooking a bridge and water, featuring wooden chairs and a small table.

A modern dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view of a bridge, and a stone accent wall.

A couple relaxing by a window overlooking a bridge and water.

18. Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

6.8 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Marty

₩515,156

₩602,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fountain, and a view of a tower.

The exterior of the Charles F. Knight Center with a stone facade, large arched entrance, and a sign above the doors.

A buffet setup with various food items, a coffee station, and a refrigerator with beverages.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

19. The Knight Center at Washington University

4.4 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Kenney

₩209,140

₩240,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, black bar stools, and a large wall with city names.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large forest-themed painting, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter, and pendant lighting.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. Louis Downtown

Downtown West, 4.6 km from World Chess Hall of Fame

Bonnie

₩171,856

₩204,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to World Chess Hall of Fame

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Grand Center Inn	9.4 Exceptional 105 reviews	View
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End	9.0 Wonderful 851 reviews	View
Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	8.8 Excellent 1,168 reviews	View

Top World Chess Hall of Fame Hotel Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

10/10 Excellent

"All of the staff were extremely helpful and cheerful. Our room was upgraded, when we arrived even though we were a day late arriving. If you’re wondering what hotel to stay at in St Louis, this is the one. We travel a lot and it’s rare to have this level of customer service anywhere in the world."

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

10/10 Excellent

"We had a pretty stay, all 3 rooms were great!! Only issue we had was the ice machine on our floor was broke and the communication about free parking wasn't very clear."

Moonrise Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hoped there are bas equipped as standard room."

Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great location and room was clean and spacious. Only complaint is that Expedia said there would be a $10.50 charge at the hotel and they charged $30.00."

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

8/10 Good

"Staff was very friendly and helpful."

The West End

10/10 Excellent

"Great for a one night stay"

AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

10/10 Excellent

"Just did a quick trip. Hotel staff was super nice. Would stay again."

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our time in the Arts Roof Bar and breakfast in Commonwealth, a restaurant on street level. We also had dinner at Commonwealth and the scallops were great. We love this hotel. We walked across the street to the symphony and on others stays I visited 3 art galleries with in an easy walk. The best part is the room that is saturated in the color you choose. Our room was blue with a great view."

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

8/10 Good

"Staff were wonderful."

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A grand cathedral interior with intricate mosaics, a large central altar, and a circular stained glass window.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

8.6/10 (557 reviews)

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A large, historic brick house with a prominent porch and a blue door.

Cabanne House

Attend a private wedding or musical rehearsal in the historic setting of the first brick farmhouse built west of the Mississippi River.

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A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a garden with red and pink tulips and purple flowers.

Forest Park

9.2/10 (3,389 reviews)

Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.

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A gazebo with columns and a dome roof, surrounded by a pond and greenery.

Pagoda Circle

As one of the cornerstones of Forest Park for about a century, this grassy island and its bandstand offer an excellent concert spot.

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A theater stage with a variety of neon signs advertising different businesses.

The Muny Theater

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at The Muny Theater during your trip to St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.

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Blue Strawberry

You can make plans for a show at Blue Strawberry during your trip to St. Louis. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theater scene.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue

You can learn about the history of St. Louis with a visit to Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a baseball game.

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Highlands Golf & Tennis Center

Catch an event at Highlands Golf & Tennis Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a baseball game.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around World Chess Hall of Fame?

World Chess Hall of Fame is located in a welcoming area of St. Louis known for its picturesque gardens and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 124 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near World Chess Hall of Fame?

Adjacent to World Chess Hall of Fame, The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and a health club. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG and AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End.

How many hotels should I expect to find near World Chess Hall of Fame?

Expedia has 124 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from World Chess Hall of Fame.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near World Chess Hall of Fame, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near World Chess Hall of Fame.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near World Chess Hall of Fame?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near World Chess Hall of Fame, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near World Chess Hall of Fame?

You'll want to browse the collections at Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, St. Louis Science Center, and St. Louis Art Museum. St. Louis Union Station, Jewel Box, and Sheldon Concert Hall are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around World Chess Hall of Fame. You can watch performances at The Muny Theater, Fox Theater, and Powell Symphony Hall if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to World Chess Hall of Fame?

Head to Central West End Station to catch metro transit. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for World Chess Hall of Fame hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

2. Grand Center Inn

3. The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

4. AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

5. Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6. Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

7. Element by Marriott St. Louis Midtown

8. The West End

9. Aloft by Marriott St Louis Central West End

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

11. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

12. White House at Grand Central

13. Central West End B&B

14. Truitt Hotel

15. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

16. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

17. The Lodge at Grant's Trail

18. Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

19. The Knight Center at Washington University

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. Louis Downtown

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Top World Chess Hall of Fame Hotel Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

Moonrise Hotel

Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

The West End

AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

Other attractions near World Chess Hall of Fame

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

Cabanne House

Forest Park

Pagoda Circle

The Muny Theater

Blue Strawberry

Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue

Highlands Golf & Tennis Center

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