This property was originally the downtown St. Louis YMCA location, opening in 1926 as a 10-story Renaissance Revival-style building. In 2018, it started a multi-year renovation and opened as the 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis in 2023.
The 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis offers 173 rooms, from bunk rooms outfitted with bunk beds to king suites. In addition to lodging, the property offers a contemporary art museum, two restaurants and an athletic and swim club, which utilizes the original pool in the basement.
During my stay, I enjoy a Deluxe King Room on the third floor with over 260 square feet of space. Each room at the 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis blends art and industrial design in a refreshing mix that suits its downtown location.
My room featured a king-size bed, dressed with luxurious white linens and an upholstered headboard in a textural grayscale motif. Pops of color came from the accent chair and the original art in each room.
My room featured free Wifi, a 50-inch TV and a credenza outfitted with a beverage bar, including a Lavazza Coffee Maker and several types of coffee and tea. In-room dining is also available.
My Deluxe King Room offered a shower only, featuring a divided-light shower enclosure and brushed brass plumbing fixtures. The bathroom also included white field tile and black hexagonal tile on the floor, as well as an industrial-inspired mirror.
Some of the rooms at the 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis are pet-friendly.
The 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis features two restaurants: the Idol Wolf and Good Press Cafe. The Idol Wolf is open for drinks and small plates starting in the afternoon and features an Iberian-inspired menu after 5 p.m. that’s ideal for sharing. The Good Press Cafe serves barista-made coffee and tea drinks along with baked goods and hot breakfast options.
Downstairs in the basement, guests at 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis can utilize the facilities at the Locust Street Athletic and Swim Club, including its historic four-lane lap pool. It is a staffed facility that features state-of-the-art fitness equipment. There are steam and sauna rooms available as well as treatment rooms.
The 21c Museum Hotel offers a contemporary art museum with rotating and curated exhibits. The property features art throughout its public rooms and is open and free for visitors to enjoy.
The 21c Museum Hotel is located at 1528 Locust Street.
