Now Open in Downtown St. Louis

New boutique hotel in former International Shoe building celebrates the rich history and local culture of St. Louis

Story by Lyda Kay Ferree, The Southern Lifestyles Lady. Photography courtesy of The Last Hotel.

The highly anticipated The Last Hotel is now open in the historic former International Shoe Building at 1501 Washington Ave. in downtown St. Louis. Designed to fascinate and captivate the curious traveler, The Last Hotel promises delightful discoveries at every turn that celebrate the very best St. Louis has to offer.

“Our goal every day at The Last Hotel is to provide our guests with an authentic St. Louis Experience—one that celebrates the rich fabric of culture, people and businesses that make our city so unique and special to locals and travelers alike,” says General Manager Jason Gifford.

The 142-room hotel, managed by Trust Hospitality, includes a full-service restaurant The Last Kitchen & Bar; chic rooftop bar and lounge The Last Rooftop, featuring a year-round swimming pool; and more than 6,000 square feet of meeting and events space. Guests may enjoy a number of special St. Louis touches such as the exclusive The Last Rye.

Whiskey and The Last Two-Step Gin made in partnership with St. Louis’ own StilL 630 Distillery served at the bars.

Interior of The Last Hotel

The interiors of The Last Hotel represent a melting pot of textures, colors, time periods and patterns. Inspired by the creative diversity of the city’s culture and people, award-winning designers at ESG made St. Louis itself the muse.

Original marble and terrazzo flooring, ornate column capitals and bronze light fixtures have been restored to preserve this striking and historic building. References from the Vienna Secession art movement, which inspired the original architecture, are brought inside through strong geometric lines, era-inspired lighting and unexpected high-contrast patterns—creating an eclectic vibe. Leather and stitching details are used in the common areas and guest rooms. Throughout the hotel, local artwork brings the past and present together.

The Last Hotel Rooms and Suites

The 142 guest rooms, including 15 Executive Suites, one Presidential Suite and one Governors Suite, tell a story of both the craftsmanship of St. Louis and the heritage of the building. Bold textures, era-inspired lighting and a multitude of leather all pay homage to The International Shoe Company. Rooms feature custom-designed leather case goods inspired by a cobbler’s bench and vintage style Victrola Bluetooth clock radios, bringing the design into the modern day. Local artwork and fully restored original architectural features further bridge the past and present.

The Last Food & Beverage

The hotel’s three food and beverage outlets all play an integral role in the story of The Last Hotel. The Last Kitchen & Bar’s Executive Chef, Evy Swoboda, has crafted a menu that tells the story of the Mississippi River that follows a culinary path leading to St. Louis. Made-from-scratch dishes and mindfully sourced ingredients pair perfectly with Pre-Prohibition classic cocktails that feature area spirits.

Perhaps the most highly anticipated hotel amenity is The Last Rooftop. This 11th floor bar and lounge serves delightful cocktails and sharable bites to be enjoyed in a starlit armchair or chaise lounge next to the year-round rooftop pool. The Last Rooftop is the ultimate gathering place for residents and visitors alike. Follow the hotel’s website and social channels for announcements of weekly programming, including open turntable nights and themed happy hours.

“We work really hard to find the right story and bring that local culture and local experience here.”

— Tim Dixon, a co-owner and one of the founders of The Last Hotel

The Last Meetings and Event Spaces

With more than 6,000 square feet of prime meetings and events space and windows overlooking massive carved Corinthian capitals, The Last Hotel aims to be the most dramatic wedding venue in downtown St. Louis. The hotel features two elegant and spacious ballrooms as well as four designed-for-business boardrooms and a movie screening room that’s sure to be coveted by meeting and social planners alike.
The unique event spaces are managed by Food and Beverage Director Will Rogers, who brings two decades of experience to The Last Hotel—including creating over-the-top weddings and events for VIP and celebrity clients in New York, Miami and Austin.

Learn more about The Last Hotel or book now at The LastHotelSTL.com, and follow on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter @TheLastSTL for ongoing news and updates.

About Trust Hospitality

Trust Hospitality, led by renowned hotelier Richard Millard, is a professional, full-service hotel management company that has hotels throughout the Americas for more than 30 years. As pioneers in the management of urban and resort boutique hotels, Trust Hospitality offers comprehensive hotel management services tailored to the specific management requirements of each property. These customized solutions address not only the operational needs of each hotel but also the lifestyle character of the property, the brand, and the ever-increasing demands of reaching and engaging with each hotel’s target customer. Trust Hospitality is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, with additional offices in Guadalajara, Mexico; Bogota, Colombia and Salvador, Brazil. www.trusthospitality.com