A Contemporary Design That Embraces Banking History

The just recently opened Pennywell St. Louis Downtown, a Hilton hotel, admires its historical house: the previous Merchants-Laclede National Bank. Opened in 1885, the bank ended up being a prominent example of St. Louis architecture. The hotel’s interior decoration, developed by Jacky Arena Interiors, highlights historic components such as the initial 1888 vault doors and classic design, and mentions the structure’s monetary history with gold and green accents. The Pennydrop Bar Kitchen supports this style with a curated “Banker’s Hour” menu using a choice of turning scotch mixed drinks and beer and white wine specials. Visitors can exchange a “fortunate cent” token for among the bar’s signature mixed drinks, such as Dark Money, a take on an espresso martini, or a Pennydrop Old Fashioned served in an individual flask that stimulates the city’s speakeasy past. Visitors likewise have at their disposal a modern gym and 5,113 sq. ft. of function area, in addition to modern co-working areas and a lobby lounge created for performance. The Pennywell is set to be a draw for conference groups and service tourists due to its distance to America’s Center Convention Complex. Traditional St. Louis destinations such as the Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium are likewise available from the 4th and Olive Street place.

Opened: February 2023

Rooms: 195

Owner: Rockbridge

Operator: HEI Hotels & & Resorts