<p>HEADS UP for those with kids in the Class of 2009…Sheraton Clayton is already booked for graduation weekend 2009, as is the Hampton Inn & Suites, and the Drury Suites. I was able to book rooms that can be cancelled at the Westin, and reservations open Thursday at The Chase Park. The Chase Park, however, will charge a one night, non-refundable deposit for each reservation. Once you pass 30 days out however (like April 14, 2009), the entire reservation will be charged. The Ritz hasn’t started accepting reservations yet, but I suspect they will be VERY expensive. Currently the graduation weekend rate for this year is double the regular weekend rate.</p>
<p>Try looking for a hotel west of Wash U near West Port Plaza.</p>