Hilton St. Louis Downtown at the Arch

Item: Hilton St. Louis Downtown at the Arch
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

400 Olive St | St. Louis, MO 63102 [SEE MAP]St. Louis, MO [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Unbeatable downtown location

Inconsistent customer service

Tucked in St. Louis' downtown area within walking distance of Busch Stadium and the city's iconic Gateway Arch, this Hilton outpost is ideal for those looking to see many of the city's top attractions. But that doesn't mean business travelers won't enjoy staying here. Those in town for work will have access to the property's business center and seven meeting spaces, all of which are less than a mile away from the 502,000-square-foot America's Center Convention Complex. After you wrap up business or a fun day out in St. Louis, make your way back to the hotel for a meal at 400 Olive. Open for breakfast, lunch (excluding weekends) and dinner, this eatery features traditional American dishes with a twist. Past diners praised the great service and buffet offerings but noted that if you're looking for more affordable fare, you may want to dine elsewhere. To further offset costs, Hilton Honors rewards members can earn and redeem points here. Once you decide to retire for the evening, unwind in one of 195 beige-toned guest rooms. Each includes a minifridge, high speed internet (for a fee), Hilton Serenity bedding and a 37-inch flat-panel TV.

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Location: St. Louis, MO

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Hotel, 195 rooms

Primary View: City center

Style: Traditional, Historic

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Critic Reviews

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Downtown St. Louis has an impressive number of hotel chains ensconced in renovated historic buildings… [including] the upscale Hilton St. Louis Downtown, 400 Olive St., in the historic Merchants-Laclede building, with many of its original features intact (a former vault is now a gift shop).

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Housed in an 1888 former bank, steps from the iconic Gateway Arch.

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 1140 have reviewed the Hilton St. Louis Downtown at the Arch, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.0 (based on 1140 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

The property’s 195 guestrooms and suites come in a variety of arrangements, but all have 12-foot ceilings, white linens and muted colors; most guest rooms have either a king or two queen beds and some have whirlpool tubs with a separate stand-up shower. Superior rooms on the corner overlook Fourth and Olive Streets. The building also has a Presidential Suite on the top floor with two full bathrooms, a large master bedroom, a kitchenette and a walk-in rain shower.

In-room Wi-Fi costs $10.95 for basic access; $14.95 for premium access
All rooms outfitted with minifridge, robes, coffee makers and complimentary bottled water
Most rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows

Standard room size: 325 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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In bustling downtown St. Louis, the Hilton St. Louis Downtown at the Arch, as its name promises, is a short two-block walk from the city’s famed Gateway Arch monument and the Mississippi River. The Greek Revival building, completed in 1888, housed the Merchant Laclede National Bank and office space prior to its 2005 acquisition by Hilton. After purchasing the property, the Hilton St. Louis Downtown at the Arch underwent a substantial renovation to modernize its interiors. The hotel retains some of the building’s original characteristics, including the original 1880s bank vaults and marble throughout the lobby area.

Less than a mile from America's Center Convention Complex
Two Metro Link stops within walking distance
Property is a National Historic Landmark and a member of the Historic Hotels of America
14 miles southeast of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

24-hour valet parking ($30)
24-hour self-parking ($23)
Airport shuttle
Car service (with fee)

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

400 Olive is the hotel’s address as well as the name of its modern American restaurant. The restaurant serves all meals daily, except for lunch, which is only served during the week. Dinner is served nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. The on-site 400 Olive Bar also closes at 10 p.m.

Though reservations are not required, tables can be reserved through OpenTable
Starbucks coffee in the lobby
Room service offered daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Number of restaurants: 1

Cuisine Types: Buffet, American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Kids

The centralized location makes the Hilton St. Louis Downtown at the Arch convenient and a good choice for families – it is within walking distance of a movie theater, shopping and restaurants and sits near other family-friendly attractions like the Missouri Botanical Gardens and the Magic House, an interactive children's museum. The property has some perks to keep kids happy and entertained, including coloring books at check in, a kid-friendly attraction visitor guide and seasonal activities with the chef, including sugar cookie decorating.

On-site restaurant offers childrens menu
Rollaway beds, playpens, cribs and adjoining rooms available upon request

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

A medium-sized fitness center with yellow and mirrored walls is available to guests on the hotel’s lower level. Inside, you’ll find several interactive treadmills, two elliptical machines, a stationary bike, a weight bench, resistance weights and medicine balls. Also in the fitness center area is a small whirlpool.

Towels and water provided; running and area trail maps available from front desk
Locker rooms not available

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

The property has a 24-hour business center in the lobby level with two computers, printers, scanners, fax machines, a copy machine and an ATM. The hotel is also equipped to host small meetings and board retreats; though it has 5,000 square feet of event space spread across seven rooms, only four are boardroom-style and the largest, the Laclede Ballroom, can hold about 80 people for banquets.

Audiovisual equipment and customizable catering available
Discounted guest rooms offered for larger groups
Flip charts, markers and event planning also available

Number of meeting rooms: 7

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Pets

The Hilton St. Louis Downtown at the Arch is a pet-friendly hotel for dogs weighing up to 75 pounds. There are no breed restrictions, but a door hanger must be kept on the door and dogs must be kenneled when the guest is not present. There is a $50 nonrefundable deposit — which covers the use of dog beds and bowls — for guests with pets.

Doggie treats provided at check-in
City gardens with green space located within a few blocks
Dog walking and pet-sitting can be arranged for additional fee

Pets allowed (with fee)
Dog walking (with fee)
Pet-sitting (with fee)

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Wedding

The property occasionally hosts small wedding groups of up to 100 guests. The Laclede Ballroom, with floor-to-ceiling windows, antique chandeliers and views of downtown is the largest of the property’s event spaces at 1,377 square feet; it can accommodate up to 100 guests for receptions and up to 80 guests for banquets.

Customizable menu available from on-site restaurant
Discounted room rates offered for larger groups
Area wedding vendor recommendations available upon request

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 100

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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