Our residence halls and apartments are perfect for groups of all kinds needing affordable housing for summer camps and conferences. We are able to accommodate groups of all kinds: sports camps, church groups, administrator meetings, and many more. By choosing Webster for your housing needs you will receive the complete experience: exceptional accommodations and a well-trained staff focused on customer service.
Please click on the links below to learn more about your conference housing options and rates at Webster University.
You can also view our brochure for more information.
Contact Katie Knetzer at mccombka@webster.edu or 314-246-2031 if you would like to make a reservation or if you have any questions. Please use our conference group information form.
Dates Available
Housing Options
Rates
Prices for Additional Amenities
Staff Coverage
Transportation
St. Louis Area Attractions
Room Reservations / Prices
Dining Services
Dates Available for Summer 2012:
May 29 to July 27, 2012
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Housing Options:
West Hall
- 220 Residents in Double Occupant Suite Style
- 7 Single Occupant Rooms with Private Bathrooms
- Two Twin Beds Per Room
- Two Sets of Desk, Chair, and Dresser Per Room
- Two Built-In Closets Per Room
- Shared Bathroom for Two Adjacent Rooms
- Each Residential Floor has a Kitchenette, TV Lounge, and a Study Lounge.
- The Building includes Laundry Facilities.
Maria Hall
- 108 Residents in Double Occupant Suite Style
- 4 Single Occupant Rooms with Private Bathrooms
- Two Twin Beds Per Room
- Two Sets of Desk, Chair, and Dresser Per Room
- Two Built-In Closets Per Room
- Shared Bathroom for Two Adjacent Rooms
- Each Residential Floor has a Kitchenette, TV Lounge, and a Study Lounge.
- The Building includes Laundry Facilities.
East Hall
- 108 Residents in Three and Four Bedroom Suites (3-bed Double Occupant, 4-bed Single Occupant)
- 4 Single Occupant Rooms with Private Bathrooms
- Each Occupant has Set of Desk, Chair, and Dresser, and a Built-In Closet
- Each Suite has Two Full Bathrooms
- Each Residential Floor has a Kitchenette, TV Lounge, and a Study Lounge.
- The Building includes Laundry Facilities.
- 96 Residents in Four Bedroom, Two Bathroom with Single Occupancy Per Room
- 160 Residents in Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom with Single Occupancy
- 12 Residents in Efficiency, One Bathroom with Single Occupancy or 24 Residents with Double Occupancy
- Each Occupant has Twin Bed, Desk, Chair, Dresser, Closet
- Common Area Furniture Includes Couch, Armchair, Coffee Table, End Table, TV Stand, Kitchen Table, Kitchen Chairs
- Kitchen Includes Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Cabinet Space
- Clubhouse features Multipurpose Room / Television Lounge, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Laundry Facilities
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Rates for Summer 2012
Standard Rates for West Hall, East Hall, and Maria Hall
Single Occupancy $35.00 per person, per night
Double Occupancy $30.00 per person, per night
Discounted Rates for West Hall, East Hall, and Maria Hall
Long Term* Double Occupancy $20.00 per person, per night
*more than four nights
Large Group* Double Occupancy $20.00 per person, per night
more than 50 participants**
Please note that there is not a discounted rate for Single Occupancy rooms.
**Rates may be adjusted for Groups Larger than 150.
Standard Rates for Webster Village Apartments
WVA Nightly Space $40 per person per night
Weekly Efficiency $250 per person per week
Weekly 2-Bedroom $230 per person per week
Weekly 4-Bedroom $210 per person per week
Monthly Efficiency $975 per person per month
Monthly 2-Bedroom $775 per person per month
Monthly 4-Bedroom $675 per person per month
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Prices for Additional Amenities
Linens (per set) $10.00 -- supplied not laundered
Staff ID cards (for building access) $5.00 per ID
Phone (limited availability) Free -- upon request
Laundry Facilities Free
Vending Machines (drinks / snacks) Prices Vary
Multipurpose Room $40 per hour
Classroom $40 per hour
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Staff Coverage
Summer Conference Manager
Katie Knetzer – mccombka@webster.edu – 314-246-2031
Responsibilities include: pre-conference communications, booking conferences, contracting conferences, billing, and acting as a liaison between University Center, Dining Services, Event Planning and conference guests.
Summer Conference Coordinator
Megan Wetzel – meganwetzel32@webster.edu – 314-246-2025
Responsibilities include: managing the day-to-day operations during conference guest stay, roster placement, check-ins and check-outs, key management, and supervision of summer conference staff.
Summer Conference Student Assistants
Responsibilities include: assisting with room preparation / clean-up pre and post conferences, run check-in and check-outs, prepare welcome conference packets (key, welcome letter, etc), available for presentations regarding conference stays for guest, serve on-call responsibilities after business hours.
Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety provides 24 hour security for the campus, faculty and staff, students, and summer conference guests. For emergencies they can be contacted at any time at 314-246-6911.
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Transportation
Air
Webster University is located 25 minutes from Lambert International Airport.
- Air Canada/Air Canada Jazz, American Airlines/American Connection/American Eagle, AirTran, Champion, Continental/Continental Express, Delta/Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, Midwest Connect, Northwest/Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United/United Express, US Airways/ US Airways Express, USA3000
Office of Housing and Residential Life
240 Edgar Road
St. Louis, MO 63119
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Public Transportation
- Metro Bus – the MetroBus system can be a great way of transportation for your group. Plan out your whole trip on the Metro by visiting the Trip Finder at www.metrostlouis.org.
- Metro Link - MetroBus #56 stops at Lockwood Ave. near Webster Hall. #56 will take you to the MetroLink, which will get you just about anywhere in the St. Louis you might want to go, including the Galleria, Forest Park, Busch Stadium, Union Station, & more.
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St. Louis Area Attractions
- Gateway Arch – www.gatewayarch.com
- St. Louis Forest Park – http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/ includes Science Center, Zoo, Muny, Art Museum, History Museum, AND MUCH MORE
- City Museum – www.citymuseum.org
- Delmar Loop – www.visittheloop.com
- Union Station – www.stlouisunionstation.com
- Grant’s Farm – www.grantsfarm.com
- Botanical Garden – www.mobot.org
- Fox Theatre – http://www.fabulousfox.com/
- Ted Drewes – www.teddrewes.com
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Room Reservations and Prices
University Center
Please submit University Center reservations at the following website: http://www.webster.edu/uc/reservations/.
Room Name (Occupancy) – Price
- Sunnen (88 seated for dinner / 125 lecture) - $80/hr
- Presentation Room (25 Square / 40 lecture) - $40/hr
- Conference Room (17 person triangle table) - $40/hr
- Commons* (300 standing no furniture / 200 seating) - $60/hr
Flat rate available for using the Commons in conjunction with the Sunnen Lounge; Commons can only be rented as a standalone space when other meeting rooms are not in use. - Gym (900 bleachers and 600 floor lecture seating*) - $150/hr + $75 Floor Cover Charge for non-athletic events
- Athletic Lobby - $60/hr
Flat rate available for using the Athletics’ Lobby in conjunction with the Grant Gymnasium; Athletic Lobby can only be used a standalone space when gym is not in use. - Pool - $75/hr (+ $15/hour per lifeguard – number of lifeguards needed determined through consultation with Aquatics Coordinator)
*The University Center cannot provide furniture for events in these locations, all furniture must be rented from an external vendor. Contact the University Center regarding availability for AV equipment rentals; some circumstances require rental from an external vendor. All deliveries and setup times are charged at the hourly rental fee.
Webster Hall
- Stage III Auditorium (50) Fine Arts Secretary, 314-246-7505
- Winifred-Moore Auditorium (250) Fine Arts Secretary, 314-246-7505
Sverdrup Business & Technology Complex
- Room 101 (77)
- Room 123 (71)
- Lantern Lounge (20)
- Emerson Lounge (50)
Please contact Denise Diehl 314-246-7506 for Sverdrup reservations.
Other University Spaces
- Priest Center Room 104 - Vienna Room (25) Denise Diehl 314-246-7506
- Music Hall Recital Hall (70) Jean Huber, 314-246-7032
- Campus Classrooms (varying) Denise Diehl 314-246-7506
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Dining Services
If you are planning an event with food, you may have your event catered by Sodexo, the campus dining service http://www.websterdining.com/. With Sodexo, your organization’s account can be billed directly through the University. You must contact Dining Services directly for your dining options at 314-246-7775. You will speak with Cheri Hicks, the catering manager, who is also available via email at cherihicks33@webster.edu.
Marletto's Marketplace is the location for the summer conference dining service. It is an all-you-can-eat dining facility featuring seven different stations to offer the most variety on campus. This modern dining center provides a vibrant atmosphere and comprehensive menu to suit any appetite. Marletto's is located in Maria Hall.
Dining services will offer meal options at this locations for camps and conferences. The prices are: $8 for Breakfast, $8 for Lunch, and $8 for Dinner. To use this option, you must have a minimum of 30 guests. Rates are available for groups of less than 30 (please see Cheri Hicks for details).
470 East Lockwood Avenue