<p>I second the Brentwood district. We visited SLU and WashU St. Louis and stayed in the Brentwood district. Most Hotels near WashU are nice with some four stars available. SLU is in midtown and its not sketchy. There are also some excellent hotels downtown near the ballpark that are 3 and 4 stars, with parking garages. </p>
<p>SLU is a great school and very impressive. Good luck.</p>