Space-age Delmar Loop boutique hotel
Vintage Apollo-era memorabilia and retro-futuristic decor give the property an eccentric spin on mid-century space exploration.
What it’s good at
Listed
Mid-century modern interiors filled with vintage space memorabilia and a color-shifting glass staircase.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
there’s an advantage to be had by showing a little bit of personality, something that the Moonrise Hotel, in St. Louis, Missouri, has got in spades.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Concert halls and boutiques line the Delmar Loop outside, alongside the sidewalk stars of the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
The rooms
Suites honour St. Louis Walk of Fame inductees, and guestrooms have mid-century furnishings and crisp, modern bathrooms.
The gym
Cardio machines, cable equipment, and free weights fill the fitness room, open around the clock.
Rooftop Garden Bar
The eighth-floor patio looks out over the Delmar Loop, serving cocktails and small plates beneath string lights.
Eclipse Restaurant & Lounge
The ground-floor restaurant serves American comfort food across leather booths and a long wooden bar.
At the table
The indoor Twilight Room sits under a solar-panel canopy and fiber-optic star ceiling for year-round rooftop drinks.
How it began
Developer Joe Edwards reconstructed the facade of a 1920s funeral home to anchor his revival of the Delmar Loop.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.