<p>Any suggestions for where to stay during orientation (and/or parents weekend)? Do most parents stay near campus or downtown? Any must see, must do, must dine advice for families?</p>
<p>My first thoughts on hotels are the Knight Center on campus and the Moonrise on Delmar Blvd. The one time my parents visited, they stayed at the Homewood Suites near the Galleria at Richmond Heights. Your preference may vary based on rates and whatnot. Some hotels offer different rates for parents of Wash U students. I think most people tend to stay closer to campus rather than downtown. Dinner on the Loop might be nice if you’re interested in the local restaurant scene. You could also try Central West End, which is not as close to campus but not terribly far, either.</p>
<p>Downtown Clayton has some decent hotels - Sheraton, Riz Carlton, Crown Plaza etc. It’s much closer to the school than downtown St. Louis or the airport area.</p>
<p>Knights Center is expensive. My parents stayed at Residence Inn (using their Marriott points). Stay near campus for sure.</p>
<p>Also, realize you will not see your student much. It is their time to start mking friends on their floor. Time for parents to let go. You will see them maybe once each day.</p>
<p>We are staying at the Homewood Suites near the Galleria. Be are bringing our younger daughter to introduce her to Wash U.</p>
<p>We have stayed at the Drury Inn on both of our visits. It is clean and friendly with excellent service. They include breakfast and cocktails (which we missed every day). Also, if you tell them you are with Wash U, the rate is greatly reduced. We will be staying in June for $87 a night plus tax. It’s not the Ritz but we found it very comfortable.</p>
<p>Drury Inn & Suites Near Forest Park
2111 Sulphur Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
314-646-0770
Cross Streets: I-44 & Hampton Avenue
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<p>We will try Seven Gables - a quaint bed and breakfast only 2 miles from campus on a nice little street. The Washu rate is $119.</p>
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