The Last Hotel, Saint Louis

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

BUILT INSIDE THE HISTORICAL INTERNATIONAL SHOE CO. BUILDING
The Last Hotel is steeped in history and architectural richness, This boutique hotel in St. Louis embodies the preservation, restoration and reinvention of the International Shoe Company. Originally opened in 1909, the iconic building boasts elaborate stone carvings, ornate metalwork and terrazzo floors all in the Neoclassical and Art Deco styles. By forging a marriage of historic details and modern interiors, The Last Hotel comes alive with renewed energy while nodding to a bygone era. Located in the heart of St. Louis near the Washington Avenue Garment District, The Last Hotel carries the torch of culture and growth in the downtown St. Louis area.

HONORING THE CRAFTSMEN AND MAKERS OF ST. LOUIS - FEATURING LOCAL GOODS AND CRAFTED EXPERIENCES
In the early 1900s, the International Shoe Company was the largest shoe company in the world, producing nearly 50 million pairs a year. Thanks to its vast network of tanneries, the company proudly supplied eager buyers with styles that ranged from rugged HyTest safety boots and the Velvet Step brand’s “exquisitely simple pumps,” to the Poll-Parrot children’s shoes that promised to “keep youngers on their toes with pep!” The people of St. Louis took great pride in being home to a company that was held in such high regard throughout the industry. We’ve preserved that pride through our transition to a boutique hotel in St. Louis.

A NAME WITH SOLID MEANING - REMEMBERING THE TOOLS OF THE INDUSTRY
Paying homage to our roots, our name is a whimsical nod to the age-old craft of shoemaking. Considered the most vital element of shoemaking, a “last” is the wooden form shaped similarly to that of a human foot and used to retain each design’s distinctive shape while leather carefully is fitted on it. The word “last” is derived from the Old English “laest”, meaning footprint, and shoemakers think of it “the soul of the shoe.” Hence, The Last Hotel.

A STORY BUILT WITH HARD WORK AND SOUL - COMMUNITY IS THE BACKBONE OF WHAT WE DO
The Last Hotel is about celebrating what makes downtown St. Louis special, throughout history and today. We’re strengthened by local partnerships, committed to hand-crafted details and excited to bring the best of hospitality to all who visit. We're devoted to this plucky Midwestern city and want to share with you its spirit, its warmth and its singular personality.

PROPERTY DETAILS

Event Capacity

Up to 519 guests