The Saint Louis University Hospital Auxiliary Hospitality House provides a home away from home for families of out-of-town patients at Saint Louis University Hospital. This house, opened in July 1992, is located one block north of the hospital at 3631 Hickory. The house provides affordable and safe housing for families and eligible patients.

Each of the 23 guest rooms is equipped with a private bath, refrigerator, microwave, television and private telephone line connected to the hospital. Laundry facilities are provided in the basement. A smoke-free environment is maintained.

Advance reservations cannot be accepted. Room availability is based on daily turnover. To inquire about room availability, call the Auxiliary house coordinator on the day of your arrival at (314)268-5350 on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. and on weekends between 9 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. On holidays, please call the Protective Services department at (314) 577-8078 for room availability. If you are calling from within the hospital complex, call the Auxiliary House at extension 5350 or Protective Services at extension 8078.

Rates to stay at the Auxiliary House are: $30 per night for a queen-size room that sleeps four; $25 per night for a room with two twin beds; and $20 per night for a single room.

In addition to the Hospitality House, some local hotels may offer discounted rates. Hotel information may be obtained in Admitting, Protective Services, the Volunteer Office, Customer Relations or the Information Desk.

In addition, information on whom to contact for long-term housing needs, such as rental apartments, may be given by Customer Relations, (314) 577-8500.