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Summer Space News

July 9, 2018

At the Moonrise, we don’t like to let anything go over our heads… especially when it comes to what’s going on above our heads. Up in outer space, new discoveries and accomplishments are being made all the time. As a boutique hotel with the most unique space-themed decor in the universe, we love keeping up to date ... Read more

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Spend A Spectacular Independence Day On The Moon

June 29, 2018

No city knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July better than St. Louis! Our annual multiple day celebration, Fair St. Louis, always includes fabulous live music, fun activities, delicious food, otherworldly fireworks shows, and best of all? It’s always FREE. This year’s party is extra special, though, because it marks the grand opening of the ... Read more

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Things To Do Near The Moonrise

June 22, 2018

Choosing which places to visit during your time in St. Louis can be a difficult endeavor. There are so many options in the Gateway City, picking a few to fill up your limited vacation time is no easy task. Whether you’re seeking a bite to eat, a sight to see or a bit of rest ... Read more

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Stellar Reviews: May 2018

June 12, 2018

Guests of the this unique boutique hotel had a galactic amount of stellar things to say about our little corner of the universe during the month of May! We say it all the time, but take it from our guests – there are no other eco-friendly hotels or pet-friendly hotels in St. Louis quite like the Moonrise. Check out ... Read more

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Queens in Space: Spice World Descending on the Moonrise for Pride Month!

June 6, 2018

Break out your best wig and highest heels – Queens in Space is landing on the rooftop of your favorite St. Louis boutique hotel on June 14! Vital VOICE Magazine and Pearl Vodka are launching “The Pride Issue”and hosting their sixth annual celebration of Pride Month and the LGBTQIA+ Community on the Moonrise Hotel rooftop with Queens in Space: ... Read more

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Mannequins on the Loop Support Sustainability In Style

June 1, 2018

If we had to make a list of things we love at the Moonrise, unique art, eco-consciousness and the Delmar Loop would be right at the top. Our favorite annual art competition “Mannequins on the Loop” really gets our rockets firing by combining all three! What’s It All About? A decade ago, local designer Audrey ... Read more

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Where in the universe has the Moonrise been?

May 25, 2018

The Moonrise has taken some exciting trips across our corner of the galaxy lately! It’s been a stellar spring for all of us here at the best boutique hotel in St. Louis. In May alone, we had the chance to travel to Toronto for the annual International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association Conference, AND take a trip to ... Read more

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Stellar Reviews: April 2018

May 18, 2018

They say April showers bring May flowers, and the Moonrise certainly was showered with praise from our happy guests last month! Wedding hosts and guests were thrilled by our unique event spaces and out-of-this-world service, while animal lovers were delighted to stay at the best pet-friendly hotel in St. Louis. Check out some of our favorite stellar reviews from April! ... Read more

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Catch the Moonrise Hotel in a Movie!

April 27, 2018

You already knew the Moonrise Hotel was the brightest star in the galaxy, but this star is set to shine a little bit brighter this summer! Get ready to see your favorite hotel in the universe featured in a film by director David Kirkman, based on the comic book superhero Static Shock. The film, named Static, shot ... Read more

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Stellar St. Louis Springtime Activities

April 11, 2018

The weather is finally warming up and everyone is itching to get out after a long, wet winter. If you’re searching for an abundance of outdoor activities, St. Louis is the place to go. From free activities to food, fairs, festivals, and other fun, visitors to the Lou never lack for things to do. We ... Read more

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Stellar Reviews: March 2018

April 6, 2018

Spring has sprung in St. Louis, although you wouldn’t have known it from the temperatures in March! Hopefully, snow showers will bring May flowers this year, but even though the weather was frightful, the reviews our guests left us were so delightful. It puts a spring in our step to hear from guests that loved ... Read more

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Destination Moon Coming to the STL Science Center

March 28, 2018

For space and moon enthusiasts looking for something to do in the Lou, we’ve got just the event for you! This spring and summer, the St. Louis Science Center will host “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission,” a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. The Apollo 11 command module Columbia, the only ... Read more

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Moonrise Hotel Receives 2018 AAA Four Diamond Award

March 21, 2018

The Moonrise Hotel is excited to receive AAA’s prestigious Four Diamond Award for the eighth year running. Having our efforts to be the most heavenly hotel in the universe consistently recognized by a trusted organization like AAA has us feeling over the moon! Every year, AAA’s professional inspectors conduct nearly 60,000 unannounced evaluations of hotels ... Read more

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Stellar Reviews: February 2018

March 9, 2018

The most love-filled month of the year brought us tons of awesome guests who made sure to spread that love by leaving sweet reviews for the Moonrise! Whether they were appreciating our unique event spaces or enjoying the best rooftop dining St. Louis has to offer, our guests had a stellar time during their stays. You don’t have to ... Read more

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Raise the Ruff at the 13th Annual Spring for Strays!

March 1, 2018

The official start of spring being just a few short weeks away has all our tails wagging here at the Moonrise. Warmer weather and longer days have us ready to pug-et all about winter, and the 13th Annual Spring for Strays rooftop party at the Moonrise is the perfect way to do it! Join us ... Read more

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8 Easy Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly in 2018

February 23, 2018

At the Moonrise, we take pride in being one of the best eco-friendly hotels in the universe. We work hard to do our part for the environment, and we know our guests care about the planet too. But between busy schedules and the many distractions of the modern world, it’s easy to forget all the ways we ... Read more

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Stellar Reviews: January 2018

February 16, 2018

We blasted into 2018 in style here at the Moonrise boutique hotel! January was pretty chilly, but all the fantastic reviews our guests left for us had us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Visitors loved our unique wedding reception venues, fabulous corporate event venues and the fact that we have the best rooftop dining St. Louis has to offer. ... Read more

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Weather out the winter with these fun St. Louis events

February 8, 2018

Ever since Groundhog’s Day when that little rascal Punxsutawney Phil sentenced us all to six more weeks of winter, we’ve been finding the chill bit harder to bear. (But even though we may wish the globe felt a little warmer right now, we’re dedicated to being an eco-friendly hotel that doesn’t contribute to global warming!) Fortunately, in ... Read more

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Take Your Valentine to the Moon

February 5, 2018

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and love is in the atmosphere at the Moonrise! If you’re looking for a way to put stars in your sweetheart’s eyes, there’s no better way than with a rapturous night at our boutique hotel. Valentine’s Day Getaway Start the night with a dreamy dinner for two and hand-crafted cocktails ... Read more

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The Moonrise Starts the New Year by Supporting Operation Food Search

January 25, 2018

The Moonrise boutique hotel loves our home base, St. Louis. And we always strive to give back to our stellar city in whatever way we can. That’s why when it came time for our annual New Year’s Eve party last month, we once again took the opportunity to start the new year off right. Instead of requiring ... Read more

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