Best Spa Hotels in Missouri

Just 23 miles southeast of downtown St. Louis in St. Charles, Missouri, the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles offers plenty of chances to test your luck. You'll find table games and even unique, movie-themed electronic slots games. When you need a break from all that risk taking, go for a sure thing: Relax at the spa or pool, or retreat to one of nearly 400 suites equipped with two plasma HDTVs, complimentary wireless internet access and a sunken living area for lounging. Recent guests were impressed by the helpful and amicable service staff and the abundance of dining options (with eight eateries ranging from bake shops to oyster bars).

The Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis is an opulent, modern property. Here, you'll find a spa with a menu of services that includes hot stone massages and detoxifying facials; the elegant South American Cinder House restaurant with views of the Gateway Arch; and 200 guest rooms and suites, complete with deep soaking tubs, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and L'Occitane toiletries. Guests rave about the outstanding service, a notable contributor to the Four Seasons' worldwide reputation. And this luxe hotel isn't just for adults: This Four Seasons also offers a host of amenities for its younger guests, including a pool with poolside frozen fruit, and teen spa treatments. Rooms here may be expensive, but the property's location within walking distance of many of St. Louis's best attractions and restaurants makes it worth it. 

This elegant hotel gets high marks for its service and lavish rooms. But, travelers should know that this Ritz-Carlton is located in Clayton, a nearby suburb of St. Louis (about 10 miles west of the city and 10 miles south of St. Louis Lambert International Airport). To get downtown, guests will need to drive or take the Metrolink from the Forsyth Station. Regardless of the trek, you'll find elegant guest rooms equipped with Frette linens, Bose radios with iPod docking stations and Juliet balconies. Outside of your room, you'll find four on-site bars and eateries, a private cigar club and a fitness center. In addition, you can book rejuvinating massages on-site at the Ritz' day spa. Because this Ritz-Carlton is under the Marriott umbrella, members of the Marriott Bonvoy program can earn or redeem points here.

This Sonesta-affiliated hotel, located at the northeast corner of Forest Park (and less than 10 miles northwest of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery), offers guests plenty of services. Inside your room, you'll find pillow-top mattresses, terry cloth robes and coffee makers, while property amenities include a spa, an outdoor pool, a barber shop and a sizable gym. The elegant cafes and dining options at The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis, including The Preston, Chase Club and The Tenderloin Room, are a big hit among recent guests who had the chance to explore the property and surrounding area. While most past visitors were exceedingly happy with their accomodations, some noted having a spotty internet connection.

At this remote Lake of the Ozarks retreat, located approximately 181 miles west of St. Louis, guests bunk down in spacious accommodations – outfitted with red accents, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs and comfy linens (which recent visitors can't help but praise) – before taking advantage of the area's entertainment and shopping venues. Keep in mind, because of the on-site pool bar and lounges, this hotel can get noisy during the warmer months. That said, the hotel staff received high marks from past guests, who say employees take pride in delivering personalized customer service. Once you've settled into your room, indulge in a lakeside massage at Spa 54 at the Copper Door or head out on a guided fishing expedition. At mealtimes, you'll have your pick from two restaurants and bars. For a rowdy crowd and live entertainment, grab some grub at H. Toad's Bar & Grill. You can always burn off the extra calories at the on-site fitness center, swimming pool or volleyball court. 

This Westin is situated near Busch Stadium in the Cupples Station area of St. Louis, making it an ideal place for Cardinals fans to hang their hat. In fact, its high rating from guests is, in part, due to its location downtown on Spruce Street. But the friendly staff, the American cuisine at the on-site Clark Street Grill, and the large, comfortable rooms definitely add to the hotel's charm, too. And if your ideal St. Louis getaway includes treatments like Swedish massages, facials or body scrubs, The Westin St. Louis offers these too, both in-room and at the Health Club & Spa. The biggest drawback for recent visitors was the high parking fees, both for self parking and valet. The hotel is home to a car rental booth, though, making it easy for guests without a car to find their way to the city's top attractions like the Anheuser-Busch Brewery or the Gateway Arch. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

The HoteLumière is located along the banks of the Mississippi River. On a map, it looks like it's situated near the Gateway Arch, but keep in mind that you'll have to cross a major highway to get there. Guests note that the main reason to book here is to hit the slots and card tables – this hotel is connected by skywalk to the 24-hour Lumière Place Casino. A stay at the hotel will earn you access to a pool, fitness center, the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Spa and several restaurants with cuisine ranging from sushi to pizza. Guest rooms come complete with complimentary Wi-Fi access, two flat-panel TVs and iPod docking stations. Yet, despite all the bells and whistles, many recent guests report a inconsistent (and sometimes even rude) service staff and rooms that lack proper cleaning.