Hilton Pennywell St. Louis at the Arch
A historic address minutes from the Old Courthouse
St. Louis
About this stay
The building itself is the story here: a preserved historic property that trades the anonymity of a chain tower for architectural character, four minutes on foot from the Old Courthouse. Pennydrop Bar + Kitchen anchors the ground floor and draws a local crowd as much as hotel guests, which keeps the lounge lively past dinner. Rooms mix period details with updated bathrooms, and the event space handles anything from a small reception to a business meeting without leaving the building. Pet-friendly policies apply, useful for road-trippers rather than flyers. Both Wi-Fi and parking are paid add-ons, a trade-off for the historic-district address, and the airport sits roughly nineteen minutes away by taxi or forty minutes on public transport (paid Wi-Fi and parking, forty-minute transit link to the airport).
- Historic property
- On-site restaurant
- Paid Wi-Fi and parking
- Pet-friendly
Our take
The Hilton Pennywell is about the building: a preserved historic property with period details and updated bathrooms, four minutes on foot from the Old Courthouse. Pennydrop Bar + Kitchen anchors the ground floor and draws locals too, and there is event space for small gatherings. Pets are accepted. Wi-Fi and parking both cost extra, and the 7.6 from 2,087 reviews is lower than many downtown rivals.
- Reserve a table at Pennydrop Bar + Kitchen early, it fills with locals as well as guests on weekend nights.
- Ask for an upper floor room if street noise from the historic district bothers you at night.
- Budget separately for Wi-Fi and parking, neither is bundled into the room rate here.
Why we love it
- Preserved historic building downtown
- Acclaimed on-site restaurant and lounge
- Four-minute walk to the Old Courthouse
- Dedicated event space
Why guests love itThe Old Courthouse is a four-minute walk from the Hilton Pennywell, and the Gateway Arch grounds are close by, which makes it a central base for a family visit to St. Louis. I would choose it for character: a preserved historic building with period details and updated bathrooms. Pennydrop Bar + Kitchen on the ground floor keeps dinner simple. Pets are accepted. Wi-Fi and parking are both paid, and 2,087 reviews give a more modest 7.6.
Guest reviews
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