The Cheshire was just renovated and it's awesome. Quaint and cozy, perfect for our weekend escape from ordinary life! The special theme rooms are totally an experience not to be missed. The Fox and Hounds bar is fun and intimate! Breakfast in front of the massive wood burning fireplace with a cup of tea shining through the stained glass is a treat!

We went to St. Louis for the weekend & stayed 1 night. We absolutely loved it for the most part. The rooms are all named after famous English writers. The furnishings are a nice mix of old English & modern decor. There is a big fireplace with lots of seating in the lobby area with tables where people are found playing games or just talking in the evenings. The inn is very clean, no problems with that. The Fox & Hound pub is a nice place to relax, drink a beer, & listen to music in the evenings, although it gets extremely crowded so get there early if you expect to find a table.

It is in a questionable neighborhood though. Also, it advertised being extremely pet friendly. It was supposed to provide a pet bed, a coupon for free dog food, & a royal welcome for your pet. When we got there the staff had no idea about the pet bed or dog food.

Being from St. Louis, I remember the Cheshire as THE place to go for dinner on prom night in the 60's. Now that I am in MY 60's, I took my sister there for a one night getaway. The rooms are fantastic and the service was the best. Just as the fire in the fireplace was dying down, they would come and put on more wood. Dinner was in the Fox and Hound tavern since the restaurant is being renovated. It was a little crowded but you could also eat in the beautiful lobby. The complimentary breakfast had something for everyone. The waffles were the big hit but they could use an extra waffle maker.

Great stay.

The hotel has recently been renovated and they have done a very nice job. It maintains it quaint, quirky charm. Wife and I stayed here on our honeymoon 20 years ago and returned as a surprise for her. She was very pleased with the way the hotel looks.

There are a few misses or quirks as others have mentioned. The Clayton road side is noisy with traffic, but not overly concerning. The air/heat is quite noisy. We found it difficult to watch TV without turning up the sound every 15 minutes. Bathrooms are quite small and shower is poorly designed. No way to turn on shower without getting a face full of cold water.

Otherwise though, it is quite nice. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed. Flat screen TV's. Nicely decorated. Service by staff was excellent throughout. Staff is attentive and friendly. The fire is real. Furniture in the sitting room is comfortable and inviting. We found ourselves talking to other guests as if we were old friends. This is something that almost never happens at the 'box' hotels. Breakfast is limited as some have noted, but what we had was quite good. Coffee was excellent each morning.

The Fox and Hounds Tavern, however, was quite disappointing. We stopped in on Friday night for a drink. It was quite crowded, so I went directly to the bar to get served. Asked the bartender for a White Zinfandel. Was informed, they didn't have it. Asked about white wine selections for my wife and was handed a menu without a word. He proceeded to turn his back on me, fill a couple of drink orders and walk away. He returned a few minutes later to receive my order, filled it without saying a word and walked away again. Quite a chilly reception. He went to sit by the fire where we sat talking to another gentleman for an hour. During this time, he attempted to get a refill from the waitress, who repeatedly ignored him. She appeared to purposely keep her back to our party the entire evening while she reluctantly waited on another couple.

The following night, we returned to see if things improved. They did not. We went into the bar, where the same waitress saw us enter and immediately ducked into the kitchen. We approached the bar and asked for dinner service. Were told (unsmilingly) that the waitress would be with us shortly. We never saw the waitress again. After waiting 20 minutes, we left for Applebees down the street. On the way back, we stopped at Schnucks where we found a 4 pack of Jack and diet for $9 and mini bottles of White Zin for $2. We proceeded back to our spot by the fire and served ourselves at a significant cost savings as well as improved atmosphere.

Very disappointing. Management should address this issue as it is completely out of character with the remaining staff and has been noted elsewhere on Tripadvisor. These two are not suited for customer facing roles. They hand out smiles as if they personally pay for them and are both overdrawn on their accounts. Perhaps they are more friendly to locals?? As I mentioned, the place is packed. Given the cordiality of everyone else we met, the complete lack of customer service orientation here was glaring and startling in comparison.

Worth a repeat stay, but we would not step foot in the Fox and Hounds. Can't say if the food is any good or not.