The Moonrise Hotel is the most characterful place to stay in St. Louis if you would rather be in a lively neighborhood than downtown. It stands at 6177 Delmar Boulevard in the Delmar Loop, the city's best-known street of independent shops, music venues, cafes and restaurants, and the hotel listing gives it a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from more than 2,000 reviews. Guests single out the rooftop terrace, which calls a rare find with city views, and praise the staff and service, and the hotel is clearly loved by couples. There is a bar and lounge, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center, with breakfast available for a fee. Washington University in St. Louis is about a nine-minute walk, Forest Park around thirteen minutes on foot, and the Saint Louis Art Museum is a five-minute drive, so the hotel is a strong base for visitors who care about Forest Park, the museums and the Loop's evening scene. The airport is about 15 minutes away by car. It is a smaller, more personal hotel than the downtown towers, and its appeal is atmosphere and neighborhood rather than a long list of facilities.
Location and getting around
The Loop has live music, independent record shops, restaurants and the St. Louis Walk of Fame stars set into the pavement, so you can step outside for dinner and a walk. The MetroLink is close, giving you a ride to downtown and the Arch, and the park is within walking distance for a morning run. Downtown sights are a drive or train ride away, so this is a better choice if your plans lean toward Forest Park and the neighborhoods than if you want to walk to the Arch.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a boutique, design-led feel, and the rooftop is the place to spend a summer evening. The booking page's pricing information was dated, so check current rates and room types directly on the booking page. Parking arrangements and fees are best confirmed when you book. The hotel does not have a pool listed, so think of it as a place to sleep, eat and drink with style rather than a resort.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, music and food lovers, university visitors and anyone who prefers a neighborhood hotel to a chain. It is less suited to travelers who must be steps from the Arch or to families who want a pool. Weekends in the Loop can be lively, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper. Book early for university graduation and parents weekends, when the whole area fills up.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace with city views
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓24-hour fitness center
- ✓Walk to Washington University
- ✓Walk to Forest Park
- ✓In the Delmar Loop
- ✓Breakfast available
Good questions
Where is the Moonrise Hotel?+
It is at 6177 Delmar Boulevard in the Delmar Loop, about nine minutes' walk from Washington University and thirteen from Forest Park.
Does the Moonrise Hotel have a rooftop?+
Yes. The booking page highlights a rooftop terrace with city views, along with a bar, lounge and restaurant.
Is it close to the Arch?+
Not on foot. The Arch is a drive or MetroLink ride away, so it suits visitors focused on the Loop, Forest Park and the museums.
