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St Louis Walk of Fame Addition: T Bone Burnett

August 23, 2017

On September 19th, 2017, the St Louis Walk of Fame will add yet another amazing St Louisan to the Delmar Loop attraction. Joseph “T Bone” Burnett III, a songwriter, musician and producer, will be placed on the sidewalk next to other talented St Louis artists such as Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, Tennessee Williams, Maya Angelou, ... Read more

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Astronomical Society Chooses the Moonrise Hotel

August 17, 2017

The Great American Eclipse While we are all excited to see the Great American Eclipse on Monday, August 21st, 2017, we will have some guests staying at the Moonrise Hotel who have been anticipating the total eclipse for years. When determining the path of the eclipse across the continental United States, the Astronomical Society of ... Read more

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Stellar Reviews: July 2017

August 8, 2017

July was a busy month at the Moonrise! We received so much positive feedback regarding guests’ experiences, you know we just had to share them! From out-of-town travelers to those stopping in for drinks at our rooftop bar, our happy customers shared their favorite reasons for choosing The Moonrise Hotel’s boutique accommodations nestled in the ... Read more

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7 Reasons You Should Always Choose a Boutique Hotel

August 2, 2017

When traveling, picking the right hotel is already a chore. Finding the right location at the right price and accommodations that will please your family or friends is just another daunting task to add to that list. If you’ve never stayed at a boutique hotel before, you probably don’t know what sets them apart from ... Read more

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

July 31, 2017

Everyone is talking about the upcoming solar eclipse – us included! On August 21st, 2017, we will be able to witness a rare total solar eclipse. The path of this eclipse will pass directly through St. Louis, so you know the Moonrise Hotel will be celebrating! As we prepare for the exciting sights, we wondered ... Read more

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How Many Moons in Our Solar System?

July 20, 2017

Sure, you probably know plenty about Earth’s moon. You probably know that Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in 1969. You probably even know that the gravitational pull of the moon affects the waves in the ocean. But, did you know that there are over a hundred moons in our solar system? Some planets have ... Read more

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Stellar Reviews: June 2017

July 13, 2017

June was an exciting month at the Moonrise Hotel! We had a lot of happy visitors who crashed with us, and we can’t wait to share their feedback. From hotel guests to Motown on Monday party animals, here are our favorite June reviews: TripAdvisor “Loved it to the moon and back” Stayed here with some ... Read more

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What Is the Name of July’s Full Moon?

July 7, 2017

Before Europeans settled the Americas, the Native Americans had their own system of understanding time and weather sequence. It didn’t involve clocks, dates, or calendars. Instead, these ingenious people developed structure around the moon. Each month’s full moon had its own name, revealing season, weather and agriculture trends to the native tribes. July’s full moon ... Read more

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The Most Nefarious Villains in the “Star Wars” Saga

June 28, 2017

If you love space as much as we do at the Moonrise Hotel, you’re likely to be a “Star Wars” fan, too. Since the next “Star Wars” movie will not debut until late 2017, we got to thinking about our favorite aspects of these intriguing stories. We find that the dark side is especially fascinating, ... Read more

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Fireworks in the Lou 2017

June 27, 2017

This year Fair St. Louis will take place in Forest Park July 2nd-4th. With FREE – you heard it people FREE – concerts by artists such as AKON, EVE 6 and Jake Owen,  you and your friends and family can sing along to some fantastic tunes. Other features include a rock climbing wall, face painting, ... Read more

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Get in touch with your creative side at Loop Arts Fest

June 21, 2017

Finding the perfect outing for the weekend can be challenging, especially when you’re looking for something that will fit a variety of tastes and ages. Luckily, we’ve done the scouting for you! The 2017 Loop Arts Fest will take place Wednesday, June 21st, 2017, through Saturday, June 24th, 2017. It will include family-friendly fun for ... Read more

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Stellar Reviews: May 2017

June 14, 2017

Here at Moonrise Hotel, we are so happy to have warm weather. This allows our guests to blast off to the rooftop and take in the gorgeous view. We would like to share some out of this world reviews that our customers left this past month on both TripAdvisor® and our Facebook page. Feel free ... Read more

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The Perfect Way to Spend Your Dog’s Birthday

June 7, 2017

If you are the caregiver to a furry, four-legged friend, it is likely that you’ll want to create the perfect experience for their birthday this year. However, you may have a hard time finding an adventure that will meet and exceed all of your pup’s expectations. Today must be your lucky day, because we have ... Read more

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10 Stellar Songs That Will Draw You to the Moonrise Hotel

May 31, 2017

It’s no secret that music evokes emotion. From happy to sad, optimistic to fearful, and beyond, each and every song conjures up feelings within the listeners. Being that we love all things cosmic, we have compiled a list of songs that inspires us to head for the stars. While we haven’t been the lucky winners ... Read more

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Stellar Reviews: April 2017

May 12, 2017

April was a whirlwind month, but our guests made time to write some out-of-this-world reviews for us on TripAdvisor® and our Facebook page! Trip Advisor “You must stay here!!” Normally I don’t do reviews, but this hotel is so incredible I had to stop and do one. First of all the aesthetics are so beautiful ... Read more

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Moonrise Hotel Named One Of U.S. News 2017’s BEST HOTELS

May 2, 2017

It’s been a wild ride for us since we opened in the spring of 2009. As we inch closer and closer to our 10th anniversary, we’re so grateful for all of our stellar guests and the great memories we’ve been lucky to share. We’re happy to announce that we just received news that Moonrise Hotel ... Read more

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The 12th Annual Spring for Strays Lands at the Moonrise

April 27, 2017

We are over the moon for our furry friends at Stray Rescue of St. Louis! Join us as they kick off the spring season in a big way with an afternoon of food and drink specials, auctions, and an out-of-this-world Drag Queen show. You’ll even get the chance to meet some adorable, adoptable pooches yourself! ... Read more

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Pearl Vodka Presents Queens in Space: Return of the Divas

April 18, 2017

Once a year on the rooftop of the Moonrise Hotel, royalty descends from up above and lands on The Moon for the most fabulous party in the galaxy. Don’t miss the festivities as Pearl Vodka + Vital VOICE Magazine present Queens in Space: Return of the Divas. Each year promises to be bigger, bolder and ... Read more

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How Operation Food Search Is Making A Huge Difference For The Better

April 14, 2017

Certainly you know how over the moon we are about everything far out in space, but since our home base is located in St. Louis…our love for STL runs deep. In keeping with that passion, we’re so lucky to have a great relationship with a sensational local charity partner – Operation Food Search. For those ... Read more

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Stellar Reviews: March 2017

April 12, 2017

Ah, spring is finally here and we’ve got an extra bounce in our step thanks to the promise of warmer weather! As we think ahead for all the fun activities upon us for the spring season, let’s take a look back at some over-the-moon reviews from our awesome guests! Here’s what people on TripAdvisor® and ... Read more

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