During a busy conference, admittedly a Sherlockian one, at the Sheraton Plaza, it was nice to have a relatively quiet spot away to sleep. It was not as close to the conference hotel, the only negative things I really have to say about it, but the Courtyard did not have any problems like those faced by the other attendees at the Sheraton, including rain flooding through their windows. The staff at this hotel, the Courtyard Marriott, could NOT have been nicer or more professional. The hotel was very clean and I liked having a small, comfy couch and small balcony. Indeed, the room was pretty much immaculate. If I am ever back in the St. Louis area, which I hope to be, I would very much consider staying here again.