TL;DR
- Vibe: Quirky, laid-back space-theme with giant neon signage.
- Location: Delmar Loop, Saint Louis’ vibrant entertainment quarter.
- Atmosphere: Fun, Instagram-worthy features like the glowing rainbow stairway.
- Purpose: Great base for exploring The Loop and the city, or just enjoying the hotel.
- Check prices here
Moonrise is a boutique hotel with personality, and mild space-obsession, in Saint Louis’ vibrant entertainment quarter The Loop.
The space-theme inside and giant city-of-the-future neon sign outside are not subtle, but there’s an easy quirkiness and laid back atmosphere here that is refreshing and fun rather than gimmicky.
It’s a good base to explore The Loop and the city but we’ll forgive you for just hanging out around the hotel admiring the decor.
The glowing rainbow stairway for example is an Instagram-friendly highlight that you won’t find in many places.
What are the rooms like?
- Room count: 125 rooms, including King singles, Queen doubles, and Walk-of-Fame Suites.
- Themes: Suites inspired by influential Saint Louisians (Tennessee Williams, Josephine Baker).
- Amenities: Workspaces, Cuisinart coffee makers, mini-fridges, colorful decor.
- Bathrooms: Walk-in rain showers, minimal glass/tile design, Nest bath amenities.
- See all rooms in detail here on the booking page
Rooms at Moonrise Hotel are bright and cute, with workspaces, Cuisinart coffee makers, and mini-fridges.
The walls are colorful but not garish, with complementary patterned carpeting and curtains.
You’ll choose between King singles, Queen doubles, and Walk-of-Fame Suites. Suites are themed around influential Saint Louisians.
Bathrooms are clean and minimal glass and tile affairs, with walk-in rain showers and Nest bath amenities.
What are prices like?
And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?
- Restaurant: Eclipse Restaurant, award-winning modern American cuisine.
- Bars: Rooftop Garden Bar and Rooftop Twilight Room, craft cocktails and beers.
- Other amenities: 24-hour fitness center, dry cleaning, multiple event and conference spaces.
- Vibe: Roof offers calm hangout with Gateway Arch views, solar-powered glass enclosure for private or public events.
You’ll want to enjoy a meal at the award-winning Eclipse Restaurant whether you stay at the Moonrise or not.
It’s modern American cuisine in a sleek setting with multicolored lighting around the bar and a comfortable lounge area.
Featuring impressive menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers delicious contemporary classics like wings (choose your own sauce), a smash burger, and a salmon eggs benedict.
The weekend brunch is also an excellent option.
Cocktails are pop culture and/or sci-fi themed, of course, and can be enjoyed at the Eclipse or at the Rooftop Garden Bar.
The buildings around Delmar Loop are short enough that the roof of the Moonrise feels like a calm neighborhood hangout.
The vibe is unbeatable, with the giant Gateway Arch visible in the distance.
The Rooftop Twilight Room is a year-round lounge available for guests and private parties to enjoy craft cocktails and cold beers.
It’s primarily glass-enclosed and entirely solar-powered, perfect for parties, clients, or just a relaxed night in the hotel.
You’ll also enjoy access to a 24-hour fitness center, dry cleaning services, and multiple event spaces and conference rooms.
How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?
- Neighborhood: Delmar Loop (“The Loop”), west Saint Louis, boutique shopping, restaurants, cafés, bars.
- Nearby attractions: Forest Park, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art Museum, Washington University campus.
- Transport: Metrolink stop under 10 minutes away.
- City access: Downtown attractions like Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, Union Station within walking distance.
Delmar Loop, or just “The Loop,” is a gorgeous neighborhood on the west side of Saint Louis that offers boutique shopping, hip venues and a range of restaurants, cafés, and bars to enjoy.
You’ll be close to Forest Park, at Moonrise, a remarkable green area that contains the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, an entire golf course, and a gorgeous outdoor stage.
The charming Washington University Campus is also walking distance.
There’s a Metrolink stop less than ten minutes away, which will take you to the center of the city towards the Mississippi.
Downtown features many types of daytime entertainment and most of the Saint Louis attractions.
Once you’re in the center, the Saint Louis Zoo, Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, and Union Station are all within walking distance.
You can wander by the river in Gateway Arch National Park.
And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?
Some things guests liked:
”It was awesome, such a fun atmosphere. Great rooftop bar and excellent if you’re going to the pageant for a show! I will definitely stay again!…”
”Great location – love the space theme. Rooms were clean and comfortable. View of the city from the room and roof top bar. Dog friendly. Staff were very nice….”
Some things guests didn’t like:
”It was a little noisy. There are local concert venues and a bar so people came to their rooms late and were talking loudly….”
”Parking lot needs labeled better. Restaurant menu was confusing as to which one to use when looking ahead online. AC kept turning itself down to 69, although I did not reach out & complain!…”
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