Hilton Pennywell St Louis at the Arch

Hotels
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
9.4 (616 reviews)
400 Olive Street , Saint Louis , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Attentive service
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns
Room upgrades needed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
Some guests felt the cleanliness did not meet expectations, particularly in the bathroom.
Service
9.8
Staff were reported as pleasant and helpful, with specific praise for attentiveness.
Location
10
Centrally located and convenient for various attractions.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms were spacious but showed signs of aging; upgrades needed.
Amenities
9.29
Standard amenities were provided, but some issues reported with functionality.
Value for Money
8.82
Parking and other fees were higher than expected, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.78
No specific mentions, but typically meets expectations for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.83
Overall stay was enjoyable, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-19 05:26

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and style in our guest rooms equipped with 32-inch flat-screen TVs, MP3 alarm clocks, and spacious work desks. The Pennywell St Louis Downtown ensures a relaxing stay with modern amenities.

Award-Winning Dining
Indulge in a culinary delight at Pennydrop Bar + Kitchen, our on-site restaurant known for its exceptional cuisine. Savor delicious dishes in a sophisticated setting, perfect for both business meetings and leisurely meals.

Convenient Location and Amenities
Located just steps away from the Gateway Arch and America's Center, our hotel offers easy access to popular attractions. Stay active in our modern gym or catch up on work at the 24-hour business center. The Pennywell Hotel is your gateway to a vibrant St. Louis experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STL

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 616 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 9.29
Value for Money: 8.82
Food and Beverage: 9.78
Overall Experience: 9.83
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Isabelle couple fr
9
Tres bien
Pros:

Quality de la chambre très bien propreté confort personnel irréprochable très bel hôtel

Cons:

Ras

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Keith couple us
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Liylly Couples Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo
8
Old buildings make much noise!
Pros:

The hotel is Good! Staff is excellent! Julie, front desk, was amazing!
Location is very good! What went wrong…noise! The floor below the room was thin as a cardboard! I begged to stay in an upper floor, but if I needed a bathtub, the only option was the 2nd floor. Sometimes I could assure that I felt the floor of the room moving! Other rooms doors were so close of each other, that we could hear the slamming doors of the other rooms as if they were mine! If you care for a good night sleeping, this isnt your place!

2026-08-19 via Tripadvisor
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Steven couple us
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Cheralyn extended_group us
5
Great place to stay if you care about location over food.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No complementary breakfast and small restaurant with super limited choices.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Me solo_traveller gb
10
1 night in the Lou
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Beautiful room. Quiet.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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T9141SBnancyf Solo travel New York City, New York
10
Wonderful experience!!!
Pros:

I stayed at the Hilton Pennywell for a weekend for my friend's wedding. It's a short walking distance from the Gateway Arch National Park. My room was clean and cozy, and bathroom was very clean. The staff members were very friendly and helpful. I did not get to use all of the amenities in the hotel, but I visited the bar / lounge in the main lobby before the elevators. I recommend the Hilton Pennywell for those who are traveling to St Louis for a quick stay.

2026-08-16 via Tripadvisor
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Andrea family_with_children it
7
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Hadas solo_traveller il
7
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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CHRISTOPHER couple au
8
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Joseph solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Location. Great historic building. Comfortable.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Cally solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Shannon solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

2 king beds and great location.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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paulabnd Couples
8
Great location, beautiful building
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay here.
The building is stunning, comfortable room, everything looks clean.

Nice people at the reception desk, and the bar (especially Mary), they also have affordable parking.

I think that the buffet breakfast should be included for this price, though. Other hotels way cheaper than this one and with better buffet breakfast don’t charge extra for this.

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
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stephengZ6554CP Family
10
Great Valet
Pros:

Excellent check in, especially with Maliki the parking Valet who went out of his way to be helpful & was delightful, friendly & kind! One could not ask for better customer service. 5 stars for him.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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jerlundad Friends getaway
10
Wonderful service at the Pennywell
Pros:

We had such a wonderful experience. We were greeted as soon as we arrived and all needs were taken care of without any trouble. Jaylen and Charlie were great.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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gelisaf2026 Friends getaway Saint Louis, Missouri
10
Valet at Pennywell
Pros:

Jalen and Charlie were a tremendous help getting up parked and unpacked! They were also very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend them at any time!

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Luciani solo_traveller it
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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AlwaysTraveling65 Family Green Bay, Wisconsin
4
Plan Extra Time and Low Expectations
Pros:

This place was down the street from where we were staying and thought we'd give it a try. Well, it was an adventure. Service was slow, all the way around. Slow to get menus, water glasses had to be asked to be filled, 30 mins to meals.... bit wasn't busy and orders were wrong. SMH. Ever have a kid that is a plain Jane? So went you order a burger ketchup only and it comes with onions and some other sauce, ot has to go back. That was another 22 minute wait. Everyone else was done waiting for that meal. The chicken added to the Caesars salad might as well be left over as it was terribly dry, overcooked. And one of us asked of we could do seafood pasta with just shrimp (no mussels/clams. Was told yes, but then just ended with the grilled shrimp appetizer. I don't know how much more could go wrong on such simple orders.

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor
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joeyg376 Business
6
Average, nothing speciql
Pros:

Lobby is beautiful. Staff is friendly. Room was clean. No conditioner in the shower. Asked to have it filled and it never was. Very thin towels. One of two elevators out the whole time, so long waits. Pot smell in hallways. Very average hotel overall.

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor