Location
St. Louis
Meet us in St. Louis for our 2026 Annual Conference!
St. Louis, known as the Gateway to the West, is a historic, yet modern city home to national landmarks, a vibrant arts and culture scene, sporting events, and award-winning restaurants.
Our conference will be held at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, which is centrally located just steps away from The Gateway Arch and The Old Courthouse in St. Louis, which was the site of the landmark Dred Scott case. It is approximately 20 minutes from the Lambert International Airport.
All of the guestrooms feature views of the Mississippi River and the Arch or of downtown. Dining options include Ruth's Chris Steak House, Brewhouse Sports Bar, Red Kitchen & Bar, and Starbucks.
APPE Conference goers can take advantage of a special rate of $174/night. Use the link below to reserve your room by Feb. 10 at 11:59 p.m., ET. If you wish to reserve your room by phone, you may call Hyatt at 888-591-1234 and use the code G-APP1. Please let them know you are with the APPE annual conference to receive the conference rate.
Please note: APPE's contract requires a minimum number of nights at the conference hotel, and we get rebates and complimentary staff rooms based on the total number of night stays. If at all possible, we encourage you to stay at the conference hotel and be sure to use the APPE code and rate instead of a third party booking site so that we get credit for the booking.
BE SURE TO BOOK YOUR ROOM USING THIS LINK TO GET OUR REDUCED RATE
Transportation Information
Hyat Regency St. Louis at the Arch is located at 315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO, 63102.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 14 miles and approximately 20 minutes away.
The hotel does not have a complimentary shuttle to the airport or other destinations. Learn more about transportation options from the the St. Louis airport.
Hotel Parking
There is both valet and self-parking accessible to hotel guests. APPE registered guests who stay overnight receive 20% off parking at the hotel.
Self Parking: $40 / day (Only available Sunday - Thursday)
Valet Parking: $50 / day (Available 7 days a week)
Things to Do
Urban explorer, outdoor adventurer, aficionado of family fun--no matter your travel persona, you’ll find plenty to do in St. Louis. Brimming with free, world-class attractions, fascinating historic sites and beloved sports teams--plus, local flavors and soulful sounds on every corner--the region makes it easy to fill your itinerary with personalized activities.
GATEWAY ARCH
Take a tram ride to the top of this gleaming, 630-foot monument. After you squeeze into a futuristic, five-person pod, it takes four minutes to ascend. At the top, small windows reveal spectacular views of the Old Courthouse, downtown St. Louis and beyond to the west and the Mississippi River and Illinois to the east. Tickets often sell out, so reserve your spots ahead of time. Back on the ground, explore the on-site museum, which traces more than 200 years of our region’s history in six themed exhibit areas.
ST. LOUIS UNION STATION
In its heyday, St. Louis Union Station was one of the largest and busiest passenger rail terminals in the world. Today, it’s a source of endless entertainment for residents and visitors alike. The stunning complex houses more than 13,000 animals at the St. Louis Aquarium, the 200-foot St. Louis Wheel, a carousel, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a ropes course and more. The 3D light show in the Grand Hall plays on the hour, and restaurants such as The Soda Fountain and The Train Shed will keep you fueled for infinite fun. When it’s time to rest your head, you don’t have to go far.
FOREST PARK
Did you know that Forest Park in St. Louis is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York City? Home to world-class attractions – most of which are also free! – it’s considered one of the best urban parks in the country. You can spend hours, even days, enjoying cultural institutions such as the Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo and The Muny, an outdoor theater that has filled Forest Park with the sounds of Broadway for more than 100 years.