Jeff-Vander-Lou, a neighborhood in St. Louis, is home to Guest Host Motel. Fox Theater and City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Missouri Botanical Garden and St. Louis Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Busch Stadium. Visit our St. Louis travel guide
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is Guest Host Motel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Guest Host Motel?
As of 19 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guest Host Motel on 20 September 2026 start from AED 225, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Guest Host Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Guest Host Motel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Guest Host Motel located?
Located in Jeff-Vander-Lou, this motel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Fox Theater and within 3 mi (5 km) of City Museum and St. Louis Union Station. Missouri Botanical Garden and Busch Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Guest Host Motel Reviews
4.2
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Its in a poor part of town. They are making improvement, but have a long way to go. Bed was comfortable, linens were clean but only one towel in the room. Light ou the outside was shinning in the window all night...only a light weight curtain in tje room. I felt safer when the owner told me someone was at the entrance atvall times.
Realize, we are talking downtown East St. Louis. One block away is the remnants os Sportsman Park.
This is where the Cardinals played until 1966.
I had been on the road for over 3 days. I was tired, and it was late. I was tired and looking for a bed, nothing more.
The sheets were clean, and bed comfortable. I slept well. Nothing current of fancy.
Woke up refreshed, and continued on my travels
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
richard
3 October 2025
I've stayed here before and it was perfect for my trip to sightsee downtown. Construction going on this time and the entrance can be difficult to find. It's not a fancy place, but it's safe, comfortable and inexpensive.
Absolutely TERRIBLE!!
I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. Despite traveling with legitimate service animals, I was refused accommodations. Service animals are not pets, and being denied a stay because of them created an unnecessary and stressful situation.
Before booking, I trusted that properties listed on Expedia would understand and follow basic accessibility requirements. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here.
Afterward, I looked through many of the reviews and noticed a pattern of complaints from other guests as well. It makes me question why Expedia continues to partner with a property that consistently receives poor feedback.
I cannot recommend this hotel and would encourage future guests, especially those traveling with service animals, to confirm the hotel’s policies in writing before booking.
If you think you've had the worst, try this place.
I reserved a single night and pre-paid via PayPal on site several weeks prior. When arriving that afternoon, they were unable to find my details. When I said I booked online, they referred to a piece of paper that had handwritten details on it, yet they still couldn't find it and asked me to pay again. I showed both the receipt details and confirmation number, and they gave me a key to enter my room.
The quality of the room wasn't great, and the location is a bit suspect, but I wasn't expecting a 5* place. It was clean at least.
However, at 1:00a, the night manager banged on my door, accusing me of not paying and demanding that I pay again. Given the conditions of the neighborhood where the motel is and the time that he woke me up, he's lucky he didn't get hurt. I shared the same confirmation details as I had done with the other staff in the afternoon, and he went away for about 30 minutes, then came banging on my door again. I shared the same details, and he went away until 4:30a, at which point I heard banging on my door for a third time. However, when I opened the door, nobody was there, but I can safely assume it was the same man.
I packed up and left after a combined 3 hours of sleep, as I was sure he would just come a 4th time to accost me. When I contacted Hotels.com Support, they confirmed that my payment did indeed go through when I did the original reservation. "Miraculously", the motel was then able to find my reservation.
Avoid this place like it's the plague.
This property was terrible there was a mouse in the room. The property is dirty and sketchy. I would not recommend. Honestly I don't know why they haven't been shut down yet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jeff
25 July 2026
Disliked: Staff & service
I drove by this motel for 45 years thinking it was just a dump, but I decided to meet a family member and it was convenient and to my surprise it was although an old motel it was car cared for, and it was not a sleazy motel
I do understand this is a very low cost motel but i think the management can do minimal care.
There were cigarette marks all over the floor and even the bed sheet was burnt and had hole. The room was filled with smoke mist and my cloths also got that smell. The bathroom was not clean fairly, had low light.
This is the worst motel I've ever been to in my life and it's grounds are not safe for anyone unfamiliar with the area. Im from here and it wasn't safe for me. PLEASE STAY AWAY.
Guy at the front desk was rude. The room looked like an escape room, pretty terrifying or like a crime scene. Filthy bathrooms, filthy bedding with burn holes. Dangerous area with crack heads on the corner asking for money as your are trying to check in.
When I my room, it was filthy. There was riding on the bathroom shower.\n The lady behind the desk told me that there was no rooms available after I told her that I had paid online for it. Then she made me pay. An extra $10 for my friend of which I had already paid for all 3 of us, but she made me pay $10 more.Also , they said there was no visitors allowed. So overall , with the motel in the people that worked there , I am very dissatisfied
There was no towels to shower with, no remote for the tv, nor no shampoo, conditioner, or soap. Air conditioner fan ran the whole time even though it was set to auto.