Location and travel advice

Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center
Throop Drive and Snow Way Drive
St. Louis
MO 63130
US

Explore the campus map below. Digital Universities US will take place in Knight Hall -146

The Cheshire

6300 Clayton Road, Richmond Heights, MO 63117, US

The Cheshire is a luxury hotel with an authentic British-inspired aesthetic. Centrally located close to the university campus and next to Forest Park, this hotel is ideal for attendees.

Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton

7730 Bonhomme Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63105, US

This hotel is located in the Clayton business district, minutes from Forest Park and downtown St. Louis. Amenities include a French-inspired restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, private parking, fitness centre, lounge, terrace and city views.

We have secured a discounted rate of US$235/night for our attendees. To book your room, click on the relevant black pin on the map below and enter the promo code WAS.

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

100 Carondelet Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63105, US

The Ritz-Carlton is a four diamond luxury hotel in St. Louis, MO. The hotel is located in the business district of Clayton, just ten minutes from Lambert International Airport and downtown St. Louis.

To book your room, click on the relevant black pin on the map below and enter the promo code DUCDUCA for a king bed or DUCDUCH for two queen beds.

Attendees are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of accommodation for the duration of their stay.

Below you will find details about recommended hotels and a map through which you can browse other hotels. Hover over a hotel to view travel times and distances to the event venue.

Arriving by car

Guests can use Millbrook Garage located on North Danforth Campus, WashU will validate parking to those driving. More information can be found here.

Arriving by plane

From Lambert International Airport via public transit

The MetroLink light rail system has a station at Lambert International Airport’s Main and East Terminals. Follow the MetroLink signs in the airport terminal.

1. Take a Red Line train heading eastbound towards Shiloh-Scott and get off at Forest Park/DeBaliviere Station.
2. Then take a westbound Blue Line train heading towards Shrewsbury Lansdowne/I-44 and get off either at Skinker Station at the eastern border of the campus or University City/Big Bend Station at the western border. Make sure not to board a Red Line train headed back to the airport.

Arriving by public transport

There are two MetroLink stations located on campus. Big Bend station, located at the intersection of Big Bend and Forest Park Parkway (southeast corner). The Skinker station, at Forest Park Parkway and Skinker (southwest corner). 

The university provides the Danforth Campus Circulator shuttle that provides shuttle service from the MetroLink stations to various locations around the Danforth Campus.

Arriving by train

From Amtrak Gateway Station St. Louis via public transit

Follow signs in the Amtrak station to Civic Center Metrolink Station located east of the Amtrak station between 14th and 15th streets.

Board a Blue Line train heading westbound towards Shrewsbury Lansdowne/I-44 and get off either at Skinker Station at the eastern border of the campus or University City/Big Bend Station at the western border.

Arriving by taxi

We recommend taking public transport, but taxis are available.

Two local cab companies are:

• County Cab (phone: 314.991.5300)
• Laclede Cab (phone: 314.652.3456)

Some attendees may require a visa to enter the US. Please note that it can take several weeks to process a visa application so early application is recommended.

 Check if you need a visa

THE can provide visa invitation letters to registered delegates when requested, please email a photo/scan of your passport to events@timeshighereducation.com once you have bought your ticket.

We cannot accept any responsibility for visa applications. Where a delegate is unable to attend because of failure to obtain a visa on time, the normal cancellation policy for the registration fee will apply.

We recommend having travel insurance for the duration of your visit. Please contact your travel agent for further details