When you hear St. Louis you automatically think Missouri, but with its position right on the banks of the Mississippi River a bit of its heart belongs in Illinois. The Gateway to the West is the second largest city in the state, and is proud of its Show Me State status but equally attached to the Prairie State across the Mighty River. St. Louis has lots of appealing attributes, but downtown meetings are found on both sides of the river. If you are looking for a location in the Metropolitan St. Louis area for your group to gather, consider Illinois meeting rooms. Just 10 minutes from the heart of downtown lies lovely Collinsville and the Gateway Conference Center.
Gateway Center is "The Great Way to Gather" in the St. Louis metropolitan area. It's close to all the action of a large city but surrounded by small town beauty and friendliness. Costs for this beautiful venue can be much more affordable than comparable downtown options, with free parking and personal service that is sometimes difficult to find in a bustling city. Adjacent to an active hospitality district, your attendees will have a good choice of food and entertainment options for before or after your meeting. Downtown Collinsville boasts historic buildings and unique shops that may encourage your participants to make a day of it.
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If your group needs to gather in the St. Louis area you may be dreading those downtown meetings. Heavy traffic, ongoing construction, and parking problems can pose impediments to getting your group together in a large city. We encourage you to think outside the box. St. Louis area meetings don't necessarily mean in the city proper; in fact it doesn't necessarily mean Missouri! The Illinois meeting rooms at Gateway Center in beautiful nearby Collinsville offer viable alternatives.
This premier location rivals any St. Louis choice for attractiveness and modern amenities. Prices are reasonable, and Gateway's focus on personal service means you get the attention you need to assure your meeting is successful. Get that hometown friendliness close to all that urban activity for your next meeting. We invite you to fill out our online RFP for more information.