Penrose Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a baseball game.
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Climb to the very top of America’s tallest man-made structure for sweeping views across the city of St. Louis and the surrounding countryside.
St. Louis Zoo
In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.
Forest Park
Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.
Washington University in St. Louis
Explore the campus of Washington University in St. Louis during your stay in St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.
Activities
St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
St. Louis: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App
Our pick of the best Penrose Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
"There is no pool and no breakfast buffet daily. Walking distance to arch."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
"Enjoyed our stay. Room was nice, clean. No valet was a disappointment and the wait at one of the restaurants was insane for how many open tables were available."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham
"There is a hot tub that is not listed on the app. It was a great surprise, so if you read this review...this hotel also has a hot tub AND the pool is warm enough the kids got right in."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
"Something is being done extremely well at The Clayton Hotel. The staff are always the best and if you frequent this hotel you'll find out that most of them have worked here for decades and longer. They love their jobs and so I love to stay here ! Breakfast is my favorite because I'm greeted like ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
"Beautiful well maintained property, comfortable beds - room service and breakfast were good, definitely will stay again"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
"Perfect place to stay to visit arch or go to baseball game."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Penrose
Central West End
If you're looking for things to see and do in Central West End, ample dining options and lush forests are highlights. You might also check out World Chess Hall of Fame while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
Midtown
While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like Chaifetz Arena and jump on the metro at Grand Station to see more of the city.
The Grove
While there might not be top attractions in The Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.
Downtown West
While visiting Downtown West, you might make a stop by sights like St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
The Gate
While The Gate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium.
Lafayette Square
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Lafayette Square. Want to see more of the surrounding area? St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium are a few top sights nearby.
